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Research Firm SourcingLine Publishes Shortlist of Top Microsoft Dynamics ERP Consultants

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The research highlights the most capable Microsoft Dynamics ERP consultants catering to the mid-market.

 

WASHINGTON, March 13, 2013 — Today SourcingLine published the first edition of their Microsoft Dynamics ERP Consultants Leaders Matrix. The Leaders Matrix analyzes each firm’s focus in Microsoft Dynamics against their ability to deliver ERP solutions to their clients. This publication follows SourcingLine’s existing research on enterprise based web and mobile developers, which has been called the most comprehensive available online.

 

The Microsoft Dynamics ERP Consultants Leaders Matrix focuses on firms that are able to apply Microsoft Dynamics GP, AX, and NAV to improve the operational efficiency of organizations within a wide range of industries. The top consultants were selected based on over a dozen quantitative and qualitative factors including company experience, breadth of knowledge, client references, Microsoft Certifications, industry recognition, and marketing presence.

 

Out of the hundreds of firms that are Certified Microsoft Dynamics ERP Partners, only 6 firms were selected for the Leaders Matrix. The firms included are: BroadPoint Technologies, Technology Management Concepts, ACE Microtechnology, Zensar Technologies, IndustryBuilt Software, and Turnkey Technologies.

 

“For a company to be competitive, they must be able to capture and organize data from across departments to create actionable knowledge in real-time,” stated Sam Pettee, Senior Analyst at SourcingLine. “The consultants included in our Leaders Matrix consistently apply ERP solutions to help complex organizations remain competitive.”

 

SourcingLine has also published a comprehensive directory of Microsoft Dynamics ERP consultants including additional firms that were not included in the Leaders Matrix.

 

SourcingLine’s effort to identify the top Microsoft Dynamics ERP consultants will be ongoing and they encourage firms with a proven record to apply to participate in updates to their research.

 

About SourcingLine

 

SourcingLine is a Washington, DC-based research firm focused on IT services. We provide independent, quantitative analysis on leading services firms to support procurement decisions in small, medium and large enterprises. We publish the top-ranked analysis of Global Outsourcing Locations and Mobile Application Developers among others. Our research leverages a proprietary framework, the Leaders Matrix, which maps firm’s focus areas and their ability to deliver on client expectations.

 

Contact

 

Sam Pettee

202-568-6478

spettee@sourcingline.com

http://www.sourcingline.com

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Convergence Schedule Recommendations – Dynamics GP IT Professional Track

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March 18-21, 2013 | New Orleans, LA

 

About Convergence

 

As the premier event for the Microsoft Dynamics Customer and Partner business community, Convergence is where opportunity and innovation meet to deliver real business value. It’s the chance to make key business connections and to discover the full potential of Microsoft Dynamics solutions.

 

Expo and Microsoft Solutions Experience

 

The Expo Experience puts the global Microsoft Dynamics community front and center as our valued partners from around the world bring their technology innovations to you. The Microsoft Solutions Experience runs through the middle of the Experience Center and is your place to go for Technical Support, Product Demos, and the AXUG, CRMUG, GPUG, and NAVUG User Groups.

Expo and Microsoft Solutions Experience Hours:             Monday, March 18 – 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday, March 19 – 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday, March 20 -12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Thursday, March 21 – 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Community Experience

 

See the community come alive as this gathering space–on Level 1 of the NOMCC—offers you opportunities for networking, sharing and relaxation.

Community Experience Hours:                                                            Monday, March 18 – 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday, March 19 – 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday, March 20 – 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday, March 21 – 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Convergence Café

Stop by the new lounge area, similar to your favorite neighborhood hangout. You’ll find tables and couches where you can meet-up with others, access Wi-Fi, recharge your devices, and enjoy fun refreshments from some of our Microsoft Dynamics customers.

Monday, March 18

11:00 AM – Registration Opens

Onsite registration will be located in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOMCC), NO, LA.

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Lunch – Attendee Meal Hall located in the Convergence Experience Center at the Ernest N.                                     Morial Convention Center.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Maximizing SQL Server Performance with Microsoft Dynamics GP, 340-341

Increase your confidence and knowledge as we explore how to maximize the performance of a SQL                               server running Microsoft Dynamics GP databases. We’ll also review the settings and maintenance                                      items you should be using, along with other important things you can do to increase performance,                                 including off load reporting, and data warehousing. This session is hosted by GPUG.

1:30 PM – 2:30 – Using SQL Reporting Services to Create Financial Reports for Microsoft Dynamics GP, 353-355

Don’t miss this insightful session, hosted by GPUG, as we examine the processes used to create an                                           income statement report for Microsoft Dynamics GP by using SQL Server Reporting Services.

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–        Excel Report Builder: How2 343-345

In this GPUG-hosted session, we’ll dig into Excel Report Builder and build reports from scratch –                                     step by step. Discover how to use sexy formatting in Microsoft Excel without breaking your data                                        connections to deliver everything SmartList Builder does but without a GP license.

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–        What Tool Should You Pull From the Toolbox? 356-357

Let’s say you want a report out of Microsoft Dynamics GP; should you use Report Writer, Excel                                         Report Builder, SmartList, SmartList Builder, SQL Reporting Services, or something else? Or let’s say                                    you need a new field or a customization within Microsoft Dynamics GP; should you use Modifier,                                       Extender, Dexterity, .Net or something else? Join this session to learn what tool is best for the job.

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM – Roles, Hall C, CEC

This informal networking session offers you the opportunity to gather together with others in the                                            Microsoft Dynamics GP community that serve similar roles in your day-to-day work life, including:                                       Accountants; A/P Professionals; A/R Professionals; Budget Managers; Business Analysts;                                                          CFO/Controllers; Customer Service/Order Entry; Developers; Human Resources; Internal Auditors; IT                                  Professionals; Operations/Inventory Managers; Owners/Principles; Payroll; Project Managers;                                   Purchasing; and System Administrators.

4:00 PM – 4:45 PM – Geographies, Hall C, CEC

Join this informal networking session as we gather together regionally with others in the Microsoft                                    Dynamics GP community to share experiences and swap ideas. You’ll be able to easily connect with                                 folks from your region, whether in the United States, Canada, or internationally. Hosted by GPUG

5:00 PM – 5:45 PM – Hot Topics, Hall C, CEC

Join this informal networking session as we gather together with others in the community with                                        similar interests to connect, share experiences and swap ideas. Topics will include: budgeting;                                         business intelligence; collections management; disaster recovery; document                                                           management/workflow; E-commerce; GP in the cloud; inventory management; manufacturing;                                  multi-company installations; project management; recent implementations; sales & tax                                                       management; security; tools & integration; transitioning from FRx; and upgrading.

6:00 – 9:00pm – Convergence Experience Reception

                             Join us as we kick-off Convergence 2013! This year we are starting things off in the hub of it all –                                          the Convergence Experience Center. This is your opportunity to get familiar with the amazing                               resources and activities in this area that are available to you all week – from the hottest solutions                                        and offerings from our partners from around the globe, to the multiple opportunities to network                                        with your peers. And no reception would be complete without food and beverages, a little music                                  and entertainment, and other fun activities that await – all with some great New Orleans flavor                                           kicked in!

9:30 PM – Convergence Carnival – Republic New Orleans – 828 South Peters Street

Tuesday, March 19

 

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Breakfast – Attendee Meal Hall located in the Convergence Experience Center at the Ernest N.                                     Morial Convention Center.

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Opening Keynote

The Opening Keynote is our time for the community to come together as the course is set                                               for both the future of Microsoft Dynamics and your time at Convergence 2013. Join Kirill                                                  Tatarinov, President of Microsoft Business Solutions Division, Microsoft Corporation, as the                                stories unfold and the vision is revealed for A World Ahead.

11:00 AM– 12:00 PM – Getting Inspired with Microsoft Dynamics GP, Hall IJ

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 is here! Come and see the product in action, experience the innovative new Web Client, rich interoperability with other Microsoft technologies, and some of the 125 feature and capability enhancements that make this such a historic release. Hear from early adopter customers who are benefiting from the solution right now, and find out where we are taking the solution in the future. Get excited, get ready, and prepare to be inspired with Microsoft Dynamics GP.

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Lunch – Attendee Meal Hall located in the Convergence Experience Center at the Ernest N.                                     Morial Convention Center.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Your New Office – Social Productivity at Work, Theater ABC

Join Jared Spataro, Senior Director – Microsoft Office Division, for an overview of the new Office and Microsoft’s vision for enterprise social. Learn how Office is putting the cloud, social, and mobile to work to help you compete and win in an increasingly fast-paced world.

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – 50 Tips in 50 Minutes for Microsoft Dynamics GP: The Next Generation, 271-273

Want more tips for Microsoft Dynamics GP? Come to this session for a new and refreshed 50 tips in 50 minutes. This session will cover existing functionality as well as what’s new in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 in a fast-paced format that will give you tips on getting more out of your solution.

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Upgrading & Deploying Microsoft Dynamics GP, 275-277

Thinking about upgrading to Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013? Come to this session to learn how the upgrade process will work including important system changes you need to be aware of when you deploy to the new version. We’ll review the steps involved, especially with named system database, multitenancy and other factors.

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–        Ask Your Peers: IT Professionals and Microsoft Dynamics GP, 349

Are there certain projects that just don’t seem to get done/resolved? Questions or issues that keep you awake at night? Come to this session with your IT related questions and we will find you an answer. This IT Professional panel comes with different experiences and toolsets, and they can help you get to the bottom of your challenges. *Hosted by the Microsoft Dynamics GP User Group*

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM – ACE Partner Reception – Hilton Spirits Bar – 2 Poydras Street

 

 

Wednesday, March 20

 

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Breakfast – Attendee Meal Hall located in the Convergence Experience Center at the Ernest N.                                     Morial Convention Center.

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Microsoft SQL Reporting Services & Microsoft Dynamics GP – Advanced Users, 275-277

Microsoft SQL Reporting Service is an amazing reporting tool when used to its fullest potential. In this deep dive we’ll drill into the inner workings of the tool to help you get better reporting. You won’t want to miss a minute of this session as we show how to use Report Builder, learn how to integrate reports into homepages, navigations lists and windows within Microsoft Dynamics GP, and discover which pieces of reports are important for the tools you are using to display the reports.

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–        Microsoft Dynamics GP: Email & Microsoft Word Templates, 266-268

Microsoft Dynamics GP has the ability to leverage Microsoft Word for crafting external documents and sending them out via email. This deep dive will cover all aspects of leveraging this functionality including how to deploy, how to setup, how to modify the templates, how to setup the email and how to create personality email bodies.

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–        Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Web Client: Deploying and Managing, Theater C

Thinking about using the Dynamics GP 2013 Web Client for your company? Do you want to access the Web client from anywhere in the world or just inside your company? Join us in this deep dive session where you will learn about the different deployment options and strategies to consider when planning for your Web client deployment. In addition, we will also demonstrate the available management tools to manage your Web Client deployment.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Administering SQL for Microsoft Dynamics GP, 271-273

Are you confident that you are managing your Microsoft SQL Server environment correctly? Come to this session to get important information on how to be an effective IT administrator in your organization. This session will help you increase your self-reliance and skill set for monitoring and maintaining your SQL environment, and give you the tools and knowledge to help troubleshoot when the unexpected happens.

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Lunch – Attendee Meal Hall located in the Convergence Experience Center at the Ernest N.                                     Morial Convention Center

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Performance & Scalability in Microsoft Dynamics GP, 266-268

Is your system running at peak performance? Are there things you could do to have better performance and scalability? In this session, we’ll cover how to get Microsoft Dynamics GP to run faster and then we’ll review important troubleshooting tips if you do run into performance issues.

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Introduction to the Microsoft Dynamics GP Professional Service Tools Library, Theater C

The Professional Service Tools Library (PSTL) has many tools that make life easier for a Microsoft Dynamics GP customer–and these tools are now offered at no charge. In this session we’ll introduce what all of the tools in the library do, how to deploy them, and how to use the tool.

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–        Introduction to Microsoft SQL Reporting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP, 266-268

Do you want better reporting? In this session we’ll do an introduction to Microsoft SQL Reporting Services and how you can use it to get better reporting from Microsoft Dynamics GP. We’ll review the report builder functionality, create a new report, edit an existing reports and talk about how to deploy the reports to share with others.

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–        Take Microsoft Dynamics GP & Microsoft Office to the Next Level, 275-277

Microsoft Office 2013 has added new functionality that gives businesses the ability to take a huge leap forward in reporting without complicated IT projects. In this session we’ll review how you can take advantage of the new features coming to get better insight into how your business is performing now and also the future.

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–        Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Overview, 271-273

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 has over 150 features giving people more value than any other release. In this session, we’ll provide an overview of the top features in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013–and you’ll walk away with the top reasons you should consider upgrading.

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Web Client Overview, Theater C

With Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013, a new option for accessing the system is available through the web. This session provides an overview of the web client including how it works, options to deploy, and important factors to consider when thinking about implementing.

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–        Better Reporting with Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013, 266-268

Overwhelmed by the number of reporting options available or just feel like you are not taking full advantage of the tools you use? This session will provide an overview of the reporting tools available for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 as well as showcase how to make the most of the reporting tools you use.

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–        New Users in Microsoft Dynamics GP: Introduction, 271-273

Are you a new user of Microsoft Dynamics GP? Then this session is built especially for you. We’ll provide you with tips and tricks on how to use Microsoft Dynamics GP better so you can be more productive and more confident in using the system.

8:00 – Midnight – The Parish at the House of Blues, 225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA

9:00 – Midnight – Rock-N-Rave – Bourbon Cowboy Beach on Bourbon, 241 Bourbon St.

 

 

Thursday, March 21

 

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Breakfast – Attendee Meal Hall located in the Convergence Experience Center at the Ernest N.                                     Morial Convention Center.

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Keynote

Join us as the Microsoft Dynamics community gathers together to consider our role in the global community. Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations (1997-2006), will draw from his deep experience in the world of international diplomacy to offer stories, insight and advice about leadership and cooperation in a global business environment.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Ask the Experts: Security in Microsoft Dynamics GP, 350-351

Is your Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment secure? Do you have questions about security? Join us for an enlightening discussion with other security administrators as we explore the best practices and approaches for controlling all aspects of security with Microsoft Dynamics GP. *Hosted by the Microsoft Dynamics GP User Group*

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–        Using Microsoft SQL Reporting Services & Microsoft Dynamics GP for Advanced Users, 275-277

Microsoft SQL Reporting Service is an amazing reporting tool when used to its fullest potential. In this deep dive we’ll drill into the inner workings of the tool to help you get better reporting. You won’t want to miss a minute of this session as we show how to use Report Builder, learn how to integrate reports into homepages, navigations lists and windows within Microsoft Dynamics GP, and discover which pieces of reports are important for the tools you are using to display the reports.

OR

–        Microsoft Dynamics GP: Email & Microsoft Word Templates, 266-268

Microsoft Dynamics GP has the ability to leverage Microsoft Word for crafting external documents and sending them out via email. This deep dive will cover all aspects of leveraging this functionality including how to deploy, how to setup, how to modify the templates, how to setup the email and how to create personality email bodies.

OR

–        Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Web Client: Troubleshooting, La Nouvelle AB

Getting the Web Client for Microsoft Dynamics GP deployed is one thing, but supporting it is totally different. Come and join this session to learn the intimate details around what it takes to support and troubleshoot the Dynamics GP Web Client. If you will be working with this product, this is a session you are going to want to attend. ***Note – this is a Deep Dive level session for Experienced IT Professionals

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Lunch – Attendee Meal Hall located in the Convergence Experience Center at the Ernest N.                                     Morial Convention Center

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM – Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Web Client Overview, 266-268

With Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013, a new option for accessing the system is available through the web. This session provides an overview of the web client including how it works, options to deploy, and important factors to consider when thinking about implementing.

OR

–        Getting Better Reporting with Business Analyzer for Microsoft Dynamics GP, 271-273

For Microsoft Dynamics GP users, the most important report viewer is Business Analyzer. It provides you the ability to view reports in a way that make sense by role and allow you to perform actions that help make you more productive. Join us as we give an overview of what is available, how to deploy and why you should consider implementing this in your organization.

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–        Building Dashboards with Microsoft Dynamics GP & Microsoft Excel, 278-280

Dashboards are an effective way to get important information to people within the organization. Come to this session to learn how to build dashboards that are refreshable and can easily be created and maintained. This session will focus on leveraging Microsoft Excel with a connection to the Microsoft Dynamics GP database.

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–        The Microsoft Dynamics GP Support Debugging Tool, La Nouvelle AB

The Support Debugging Tool is cool. Period! Come to this session to learn how you can administer your system with a tool that centralizes all the nuances in their environment: security, launch files, setting files, traces, logs, data exporting/importing, and the list goes on and on. Also we’ll overview the new features released that will bring more value.

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Overview, La Nouvelle AB

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 has over 150 features giving people more value than any other release. In this session, we’ll provide an overview of the top features in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013–and you’ll walk away with the top reasons you should consider upgrading.

OR

–        Upgrading & Deploying Microsoft Dynamics GP, 275-277

Thinking about upgrading to Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013? Come to this session to learn how the upgrade process will work including important system changes you need to be aware of when you deploy to the new version. We’ll review the steps involved, especially with named system database, multitenancy and other factors.

OR

–        Introduction to Microsoft SQL Reporting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP, 266-268

Do you want better reporting? In this session we’ll do an introduction to Microsoft SQL Reporting Services and how you can use it to get better reporting from Microsoft Dynamics GP. We’ll review the report builder functionality, create a new report, edit an existing reports and talk about how to deploy the reports to share with others.

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Take Microsoft Dynamics GP & Microsoft Office to the Next Level

Microsoft Office 2013 has added new functionality that gives businesses the ability to take a huge leap forward in reporting without complicated IT projects. In this session we’ll review how you can take advantage of the new features coming to get better insight into how your business is performing now and also the future.

OR

–        What’s New in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013: System, 278-280

Many new features in Microsoft Dynamics GP span the entire system, giving value to all Microsoft Dynamics GP users. We’ll dissect the new features that all Microsoft Dynamics GP users will enjoy. A few of those features include email functionality, deployment changes, printer options and much more.

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–        Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Web Client For Smaller Companies, La Nouvelle AB

Do you think you are too small to add a web client into your existing deployment? That may not necessarily be the case. In this session we’ll focus on deploying and maintaining a web client geared towards smaller companies who do not have a large IT department. Attend this session to see what is possible with the web client and what is realistic for your company.

7:30 PM – 11:00 PM – Convergence Closing Celebration

As Convergence comes to a close, get ready to celebrate a great week! You definitely won’t want to miss this closing party—complete with terrific food and beverages, fun activities, and an amazing concert with Matchbox Twenty! It’s the perfect way to celebrate with friends and colleagues and cap off your Convergence 2013 experience!

Recomended by Tonya Boyce, Sr. Dynamics GP Consultant at ACE!