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Microsoft Dynamics ERP 
Website http://www.microsoft.com/erp Microsoft Dynamics ERP (enterprise resource planning) applications are part of Microsoft Dynamics, a line of business management software owned and developed by Microsoft. Microsoft Dynamics includes both Microsoft Dynamics ERP and Microsoft Dynamics CRM (customer relationship management) applications that are delivered through a network of reselling partners who provide specialized services.
Microsoft Dynamics ERP is enterprise resource planning software primarily geared toward midsize organizations as well as subsidiaries and divisions of larger organizations. Microsoft Dynamics ERP comprises four primary products: Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, and Microsoft Dynamics SL.
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Products
Microsoft Dynamics ERP is an enterprise resource planning application primarily geared toward midsize organizations as well as subsidiaries and divisions of larger organizations. Microsoft Dynamics ERP includes four primary products:
- Microsoft Dynamics AX (formerly Axapta) is designed to help organizations do business across locations and countries by standardizing processes and helping to simplify compliance. The latest version is Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009.
- Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains Software) can help companies adapt to new opportunities and growth by managing changing markets, enabling unique business requirements, and connecting business processes across the organization. The latest version is Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 (version 11.0).
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV (formerly Navision) is designed to help organizations streamline specialized and industry-specific business processes. The latest version is Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009.
- Microsoft Dynamics SL (formerly Solomon IV) can help project-driven organizations obtain reports and business analysis and automate projects across company divisions and locations. The latest version is Microsoft Dynamics SL 7.0.
Also included are retail solutions, including Microsoft Dynamics POS and Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS):
- Microsoft Dynamics POS 2009 is a retail store management system that includes a role-based user interface that users can customize, and wizards to help set up individual store operations.
- Microsoft Dynamics RMS is a point of sale solution for small and mid-market retailers that can be adapted to meet unique retail requirements.
Capabilities
Microsoft Dynamics ERP delivers the following capabilities across a portfolio of applications:
- Financial management
- Human resource management
- Project management
- Supply chain management
- Executive management
- IT management
- Collaboration
- Business intelligence
- Financial planning and budgeting
- Software-plus-services
Microsoft Dynamics ERP applications are designed to help customers:
- Connect the entire supply chain.
- Make current financial data and reports accessible for business planning and regulatory compliance.
- Automate repetitious and routine functions so that employees can focus on more critical tasks.
- Minimize the cost and complexity of administering salaries, benefits, recruiting, and performance management.
- Provide greater visibility into key performance factors, such as profitability and potential issues.
- Meet industry-specific needs with functionality for vertical business processes.
Industry solutions
Microsoft Dynamics offers ERP solutions for a range of industries. Solution providers build on the standard functionality in Microsoft Dynamics ERP applications to deliver industry-specific solutions through a network of channel partners. Industry solutions for Microsoft Dynamics ERP address needs for the following industries:
- Construction
- Distribution
- Education
- Financial services
- Government
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Not for profit
- Professional services
- Transport
- Maritime shipping
- Retail
- Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail is an end-to-end solution that includes point of sale, store management, merchandising, and supply chain management. Updates on this solution coming in summer 2010.
Product availability
There are 300,000 businesses that use Microsoft Dynamics applications and 10,000 Microsoft Dynamics reselling partners worldwide. View geographic and language availability for:
- Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV
- Microsoft Dynamics SL
- Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS)
- Microsoft Dynamics POS 2009
Find out more about how companies worldwide use Microsoft Dynamics solutions.
Certified for Microsoft Dynamics
Solutions that are Certified for Microsoft Dynamics are thoroughly tested and proven to meet Microsoft’s highest standards for partner solutions. These solutions are designed for unique business and industry needs and tested and integrated with Microsoft Dynamics applications. In 2009, there were 750 Certified for Microsoft Dynamics solutions worldwide, with dozens more in the pipeline for 2010.
- The Microsoft Dynamics Solution Finder helps customers find partner-built solutions that work with Microsoft Dynamics.
References
News and press
- Microsoft Dynamics news
- Microsoft Unveils New Dynamics ERP Retail Offering
- Microsoft Dynamics AX qualifies as leader in Gartner Inc.’s Magic Quadrant for its global presence in midmarket
- Microsoft announces new Microsoft Dynamics ERP Online services
- Microsoft Dynamics acquisitions accelerate industry innovation for ERP customers
- Microsoft Dynamics POS 2009: Available in August 2009
See also
The Edge: The latest news on the Microsoft Dynamics ERP blog
Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Convergence: The premier Microsoft Dynamics event for customers, partners, team members, and industry experts
External links
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