|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| “I never realized how much our system was able to do. ACE has done an amazing job at maximizing our system to its full potential.” |
Great Plains
Research Firm SourcingLine Publishes Shortlist of Top Microsoft Dynamics ERP Consultants
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
Convergence Schedule Recommendations – Dynamics GP Accounting Professional Track
Convergence Schedule Recommendations – Dynamics GP Accounting Track
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 – Financial Report Writing Options for Microsoft Dynamics GP, 353-355
You have several options for financial report writing in Microsoft Dynamics GP. This session is designed to help you evaluate and uncover your preferred reporting tool. You’ll hear selection process best practices from industry experts. There will be an overview and comparison of several reporting products that you may further review while at Convergence. Presented by GPUG. ***This session is not repeated.
OR
– Sex, Lies & Refreshable Excel Reports, 343-345
Learn how to deploy, secure and use the refreshable Microsoft Excel reports in Microsoft Dynamics GP. We’ll cover the deployment, security model and security specifics of using Excel reports. The focus of this session is on the Excel reports available out of the box with Microsoft Dynamics GP; we will not cover Excel Report Builder. Hosted by GPUG. ***This session is not repeated.
OR
– Finance Module Best Practices for Microsoft Dynamics GP, 356-357
Join this session, hosted by GPUG, and learn best practices for batch controls/approvals, batch naming conventions, SmartList batch query, budget imports/exports, copying journal entries, recurring batches, expense deferrals, eliminating inactive accounts and much more. For more information about the independent GPUG, visit http://www.GPUG.com. ***This session is not repeated.
1:30 PM – 2:30 – Year End Closing Process for Microsoft Dynamics GP, 352
Dig into the important steps required to close out your fiscal year in Microsoft Dynamics GP. In this GPUG hosted session, you’ll pick up valuable time saving tips and orderly tasks so that you can hammer through this annual journey easily, efficiently and without missing a step. For more information about the independent GPUG, visit http://www.GPUG.com. ***This session is not repeated.
OR
– 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. ***This session is
not repeated.
OR
– What to Know Before the Auditors Ask: Risk Management & Controls in Microsoft Dynamics GP, 350-351
Don’t be caught off guard when your auditors show up and start asking questions you can’t answer. Join audit and compliance experts in this GPUG hosted session to learn how taking a risk-based approach to controls monitoring will significantly reduce system risks, fraud risks, operating costs and audit prep time. Walk away with tips, tricks and a roadmap for implementing best practice controls in your organization. For more information about the independent GPUG, visit www.GPUG.com. ***This session is not repeated.
OR
– Using SharePoint to Extend Dynamics GP Functionality, 340-341
Looking for ways to leverage Microsoft SharePoint for intranet and document management needs? We’ll share different ways we can extend Microsoft Dynamics GP functionality using SharePoint, as well as how we can take advantage of SharePoint workflows to automate business processes, incorporate document management solutions into Microsoft Dynamics GP, and how we can grant end users read-only access to information. Hosted by GPUG. ***This session is not repeated.
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.
OR
– Microsoft Dynamics GP Collections Management, 278-280
If you are using Collections Management, come to this session to see what features are being added to Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 and what is planned for the future. This session is intended for people already using or planning to use Collections Management for Microsoft Dynamics GP.
OR
– What’s New in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013: System, 266-268
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.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Microsoft Dynamics GP & Microsoft SharePoint: Overview, 278-280
Microsoft Dynamics GP has key integration points with Microsoft SharePoint. Join us as we review the integration options available today, as well as explore how to extend the integrations farther and add more functionality that can ultimately change the way you do business. ***This session is not repeated.
OR
– Better Reporting with Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013, 271-273
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.
OR
– What’s New in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013: Fixed Assets, 266-268
Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 has over 150 new features. In this session, we’ll shine a spotlight on Fixed Assets and you’ll soon see why you should consider taking advantage what Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 has to offer. We’ve added over a dozen of your most requested Fixed Asset features such as historical reporting and multiple calendars. So if you are using Fixed Assets, this is a ‘must attend’ session.
OR
– Using SmartList Builder Effectively with Microsoft Dynamics GP, 265
Let’s dig into the details of taking SmartList further with SmartList Builder (SLB), Microsoft SQL Views in SLB, standard lists, and SLB and Extender for Microsoft Dynamics GP. See how everything works together, and investigate how to get the most out of Role-Based home pages. *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 – Ask the Experts: Financials for Microsoft Dynamics GP, 265
Are you an experienced power user of Financials in Microsoft Dynamics GP? Come share your knowledge in this open and interactive format! With experts on hand to field the tough questions, this discussion will cover the core modules of General Ledger, Receivables, Payables and other Financials modules. *Sponsored by the Microsoft Dynamics GP User Group *
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 Project Accounting for Advanced Users, 281-282
If you have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP Project Accounting, we invite you to join us as this deep dive is just for you. We’ll explore advanced scenarios and troubleshooting tactics related to working with projects. ***This session is not repeated.
OR
– Microsoft Dynamics GP Manufacturing for Advanced Users, 278-280
This deep dive is intended for users who are already competent in Microsoft Dynamics GP Manufacturing. During our session, we’ll drill into more advanced functionality in Manufacturing to give you a better understanding of how the product works, how you can leverage it better, and important best practices. ***This session is not repeated.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – 50 Tips in 50 Minutes for Microsoft Dynamics GP: The Next Generation, Theater C
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.
OR
– What’s New in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013: Distribution, 275-277
Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 has over 150 new features. In this session we will cover the features in distribution, which includes Inventory, Sales Order, and Purchase Order, that were added in this latest release and why you should consider using them.
OR
– Microsoft Dynamics GP Collections Management, 281-282
If you are using Collections Management, come to this session to see what features are being added to Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 and what is planned for the future. This session is intended for people already using or planning to use Collections Management for 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 – Reconciliation Best Practices in Microsoft Dynamics GP, 278-280
Are you confident in the process you take to reconcile the sub-ledgers to the General Ledger? Gain even greater confidence as we talk about the best practices in reconciling with the reconcile process including Inventory, Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
OR
– Building Dashboards with Microsoft Dynamics GP & Microsoft Excel, 275-277
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.
OR
– Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Web Client For Smaller Companies, Theater C
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.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – What’s New in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013: Financials, 278-280
Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 has over 150 new features. Join us as we review the hot new features in financials–including General Ledger, Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivable and Fixed Assets–that were added in our new release and why you should consider leveraging them.
OR
– 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.
OR
– 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 – What’s New in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013: Fixed Assets, 278-280
Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 has over 150 new features. In this session, we’ll shine a spotlight on Fixed Assets and you’ll soon see why you should consider taking advantage what Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 has to offer. We’ve added over a dozen of your most requested Fixed Asset features such as historical reporting and multiple calendars. So if you are using Fixed Assets, this is a ‘must attend’ session.
OR
– 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.
OR
– SmartList Builder & Excel Report Builder for Microsoft Dynamics GP, 275-277
Discover how every Microsoft Dynamics GP user can build Smartlist reports on any data, to do their job better. Publish your new SmartLists as ‘live’ excel reports so everyone can access them. We’ll teach you how to build a complex SL report from scratch.
OR
– Current Extender Customers: Discussion on Move of Product to eOne Solutions, 265
Do you currently own Extender–now offered by eOne Solutions? In this interactive discussion, we’ll answer all of your questions related to the transfer of the Extender product back to eOne Solutions. Topics we’ll include in our discussion are: how this transfer affects customers; steps customers should take; and eOne Solutions’ new product roadmap for the future. This is not a product related session. ***This session is not repeated.
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 Your Peers: SmartList with Microsoft Dynamics GP, 265
Do you love SmartLists? Join this discussion with other Microsoft Dynamics GP users and experts as we dig into using the standard SmartList functionality included with Microsoft Dynamics GP. Come prepared to share your tips on the most popular feature in Microsoft Dynamics GP. *Hosted by the Microsoft Dynamics GP User Group*
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
– 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*
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.
OR
– 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.
OR
– SmartList Builder & Excel Report Builder for Microsoft Dynamics GP, 275-277
Discover how every Microsoft Dynamics GP user can build Smartlist reports on any data, to do their job better. Publish your new SmartLists as ‘live’ excel reports so everyone can access them. We’ll teach you how to build a complex SL report from scratch.
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
– What’s New in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013: Financials, 281-282
Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 has over 150 new features. Join us as we review the hot new features in financials–including General Ledger, Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivable and Fixed Assets–that were added in our new release and why you should consider leveraging them.
OR
– Ask the Experts: Financials for Microsoft Dynamics GP, 349
Are you an experienced power user of Financials in Microsoft Dynamics GP? Come share your knowledge in this open and interactive format! With experts on hand to field the tough questions, this discussion will cover the core modules of General Ledger, Receivables, Payables and other Financials modules. *Sponsored by the Microsoft Dynamics GP User Group *
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – What’s New in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013: Distribution, 281-282
Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 has over 150 new features. In this session we will cover the features in distribution, which includes Inventory, Sales Order, and Purchase Order, that were added in this latest release and why you should consider using them.
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.
OR
– Reconciliation Best Practices in Microsoft Dynamics GP, 271-273
Are you confident in the process you take to reconcile the sub-ledgers to the General Ledger? Gain even greater confidence as we talk about the best practices in reconciling with the reconcile process including Inventory, Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
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!
Convergence Schedule Recommendations – Dynamics GP IT Professional Track
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.
OR
– 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.
OR
– 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.
OR
– 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.
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: 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.
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.
OR
– 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.
OR
– 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.
OR
– 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.
OR
– 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*
OR
– 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.
OR
– 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.
OR
– 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.
OR
– 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!
ACE Microtechnology is appointed to Bob Scott’s VAR Stars 2012
ACE Microtechnology is appointed to Bob Scott’s VAR Stars 2012
ACE, a distinguished North American Gold Certified Dynamics CRM and GP partner has been selected as a member of the Bob Scott’s VAR Stars for 2012.
VAR Star 2012
“We are honored to be recognized as a top 100 VAR. This award attests to our commitment to our customers and the confidence that they place in our products and services.
Atlanta, GA, December 31, 2012
ACE Microtechnology, Inc. (ACE), a distinguished North American Gold Certified Microsoft Dynamics GP and CRM partner has been selected as a member of the Bob Scott’s VAR Stars for 2012, a group of 100 organizations honored for their accomplishments in the field of midmarket financial software.
Members of the VAR Stars were selected based on factors such growth, industry leadership and recognition, and innovation. Selection is not based on revenue and those firms chosen represent a wide range of size and many different software publishers of accounting software.
“Each year, 100 VAR Stars are picked from the best organizations that market financial software. It is always an honor to recognize those who contribute to the development of our business,” Bob Scott said.
“We are honored to be recognized as a top 100 VAR. This award attests to our commitment to our customers and the confidence that they place in our products and services. We are extremely proud of all our staff who deliver, exceptional sales, implementation and support to our clients using the Microsoft Dynamics platform: Microsoft Dynamics GP and CRM, Business Intelligence, and Microsoft Office SharePoint,” said Susan Looby, President, ACE Microtechnology, Inc.
About ACE Microtechnology
ACE Microtechnology has over twenty years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics Products. ACE is a Microsoft Managed Partner for ERP and CRM solutions developing industry specific solutions for Hospitality, Specialty Retail, Restaurants, Hotels and Resorts and Distribution industries integrating and implementing solutions for Microsoft Dynamics GP and CRM. To learn more, visit http://www.acemicrotech.com.
About Bob Scott
Bob Scott has been informing and entertaining the mid-market financial software community via his email newsletters for 13 years. He has published this information via the “Bob Scott’s Insights” newsletter and website since 2009. He has covered this market for 21 years through print and electronic publications, first as technology editor of Accounting Today and then as the Editor of Accounting Technology from 1997 through 2009. He has covered the traditional tax and accounting profession during the same time and has continued to address that market as executive editor of the Progressive Accountant since 2009.
For Additional Information:
Susan Looby, (770) 889-2135, slooby (at) acemicrotech (dot) com
ACE Microtechnology, Inc. Achieves a Microsoft Gold CRM Competency!
For Release
October 31, 2012
ACE Microtechnology, Inc. Achieves a Microsoft Gold CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Competency and renews it’s Gold ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Competency along with other Silver Competencies, Cloud Accelerate and Small Business Specialist!
ACE Microtechnology, Inc. earns distinction through demonstrated technology success and customer commitment.
Atlanta, GA — October 31st, 2012 — ACE Microtechnology, Microsoft Dynamics GP, CRM and SharePoint Consulting Partner, today announced it has achieved a Gold Customer Relationship Management competency, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft Corp. customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment.
The Microsoft gold competency signifies to the market that a company has demonstrated the highest level of skill and achievement within a given technology specialization. All of the Microsoft competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner’s specific technology capabilities, helping customers find solution providers quickly and easily. Each competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the industry. To achieve a competency, partners must demonstrate and maintain a significantly more rigorous set of requirements than are required for other competencies.
“We are very proud of our team of consultants at ACE who have exhibited the ability to maintain 97% Customer satisfaction (based on the latest independent survey from September, 2012), daily project schedules and at the same time be certified at the highest level within the Microsoft Partner Channel ecosystem!” explained Susan Looby, President. This provides extreme value to our Customers and continues to support our “Customer for Life” goals at ACE.
This accomplishment is very exciting for ACE as it approaches its’ 10th year Anniversary in 2013 thanks to all the support of our great customer base.
For more information, press only:
Bruce Moore, ACE Microtechnology, Inc. bmoore@acemicrotech.com
GP User Security Report
I received a request from a client who needed to supply a GP User Security Report to their auditors. Prior to GP version 10, we were at the mercy of the GP Report Writer report that was typically several thousands to several tens of thousands of pages long. We would usually modify the report to print one line per record to save space and so that it was easily exported, but even that produced a very large file. Now with the new Role-based Security in GP 10 and 2010, we have access to this data in SQL. I developed the script below and thought that others in the GP community might find it useful. It provides a nice, simple view of the user security in GP. It does not drill down to the specific window level, but it has every user, the companies they access, the roles they are assigned to in each company and the task and task descriptions within each role. Pretty sweet. I hope you guys can use it someday.
The script:
Use dynamics
select rol.userid, cmp.interid, rol.securityroleid, tsk.securitytaskid, td.securitytaskname, td.securitytaskdesc
from SY10500 rol
inner join SY01500 cmp on rol.cmpanyid=cmp.cmpanyid
inner join SY10600 tsk on rol.securityroleid=tsk.securityroleid
inner join SY09000 td on tsk.securitytaskid=td.securitytaskid
order by rol.userid, cmp.interid, rol.securityroleid, tsk.securitytaskid
A sample result set:
Tonya Boyce
ACE Microtechnology, Inc.
Export to Excel from Smartlist
If you use SmartList and export the results to Excel, you know that it just CRAWLS!!! Ever wish that the export would go a little faster? Well now it can, and all you have to do is put the following line in your Dex.ini file:
SmartlistEnhancedExcelExport=TRUE
Believe it or not, it’s that simple! Once you save your Dex.ini file you’ll need to restart DynamicsGP to see the results, and you will be AMAZED at how fast the export is — it will FLY!!!
ACE Microtechnology Achieves Microsoft’s Redefined More Stringent Gold Enterprise Resource Planning Competency
January 1, 2012
Atlanta, GA – ACE Microtechnology Inc. a premier provider of enterprise wide software solutions for Microsoft Dynamics GP and CRM, has been awarded a Gold Enterprise Resource Planning Competency and Silver Customer Relationship Management Competencies by the Microsoft Partner Network. The redefined Gold and Silver Competencies represent Microsoft’s “Best in Class” and are a great achievement for ACE Microtechnology. Microsoft’s recent addition of the Silver competency level has significantly raised the standards for the Gold competency, making it more specific and difficult to attain. The Gold Competency is given to partners that “demonstrate the highest, most consistent capability and commitment within a targeted Microsoft Business Solution area.” The certifications acknowledge ACE Microtechnology’ expertise as a Value Added Reseller with the ability to implement and develop fully-integrated Microsoft Dynamics GP and CRM solutions that provides value to customers.
ACE Microtechnology CEO and President Susan Looby said of the achievement: “We are ecstatic to have met the higher requirements and to be a part of the 1% of partners that have achieved the goals for the newly created Gold Enterprise Resource Planning Competency and Silver Customer Relationship Management. The standards for qualification were raised significantly this past year and we are pleased to have achieved this level of certification. This is a win/win for our clients as our team has passed all certification exams at all levels in our organization from sales to consulting.”
ACE Microtechnology Software has been a “Gold Certified Partner” of the Microsoft Partner Program for the past eight years. During the past year though, the program made several changes with a new name, The Microsoft Partner Network, and a revamped competency structure. The new competency structure now includes a Silver Certification level, raising the bar for the now harder to reach Gold Certification Level. The competencies are spread among six categories including: Application Platform, Business Productivity, Core Infrastructure, Customer Relationship Management and Enterprise Resource Planning, Cross Platform Solutions, and Small and Medium Business Customers. The changes will help partners showcase their expertise and differentiate themselves from their competition. In order to facilitate this, the new competency requirements now provide greater differentiation with the added Silver level, making Gold Certification higher and more challenging to achieve.
Similarly to before, companies must pass technical exams and business assessments based on the latest Microsoft technologies in order to receive certification. With the addition of the new Silver certification level the requirements for the Gold certification level have increased. In receiving the Gold Certification level the requirements that ACE Microtechnology has met include:
- Employing with at least six Microsoft Certified Professionals with credentials not assigned to any other gold competency
- Employing at least two persons who has passed an Implementation Methodology Assessment
- Employing Sales and Pre-sales specialists that passed all qualifying exams.
- Providing at least five verifiable customer references that feature the implementation, deployment, customization, or maintenance of a Microsoft Dynamics ERP or CRM solution
- Meeting a minimum revenue/seat requirement.
About The Microsoft Partner Network
The Microsoft Partner Network is one of the largest, most diverse partner communities in the software industry. It is made up of more than 640,000 businesses, ISV’s and Resellers that work together to provide software solutions and services to Microsoft’s more than 160 million mutual customers worldwide. The program equips partners to transform their businesses and provide greater value and innovation for customers. It focuses on building relationships and sparking innovation between partners as well as providing opportunities to increase skill sets and better serve customers. Certification is given out on a yearly basis.
About ACE Microtechnology
ACE Microtechnology has over fifteen years of experience with Microsoft Dynamics Products. ACE is a Microsoft Managed Partner for ERP and CRM solutions developing industry specific solutions for Hospitality, Specialty Retail, Restaurants, Hotels and Resorts and Distribution industries integrating and implementing solutions for Microsoft Dynamics GP and CRM. To learn more, visit www.acemicrotech.com.
For more information email slooby@acemicrotech.com or call 770-889-2135.
ACE Micro Blog Site 