Line-up of industry-specific applications leverages alliances with third-party solution providers
Redmond, WA December 1, 2005 Software giant Microsoft this week rolled out five industry-specific solutions developed in conjunction with independent software vendors (ISVs) participating in the Microsoft Industry Builder initiative.
The solutions, scheduled to be available today, were designed for businesses that specialize in retail, distribution, process manufacturing, professional services, industrial equipment manufacturing and field service management. The solutions were developed for Microsoft Business SolutionsAxapta, now part of Microsoft Dynamics.
The first solutions include:
These solutions are being launched in multiple countries including Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.
The industry-specific solutions are a part of the first wave of Microsoft's Industry Builder initiative, which offers solutions that are packaged with Microsoft support offerings and code review. The initiative was announced at this year's Convergence, the annual event for organizations that use products and services offered by Microsoft.
Additional Articles of Interest
Electronic invoice presentment and payment failed to meet its initial predictions. However, recent studies have uncovered a renaissance of interest in Web Invoicing & Electronic Payments solutions as organizations shift their emphasis toward cost containment and productivity enhancement. Read more in "The Analyst Corner: Payment," in the October/November 2005 issue of Supply and Demand Chain Executive.
For insights into how the top procurement organizations align with their company's broader business to make themselves invaluable, read "Getting to World-class by Getting a Seat at the Table," the Executive Memo column the October/November 2005 issue of Supply and Demand Chain Executive.
When propane company Blue Rhino says it's serious about automating inventory procurement and ordering processes, that's not just a lot of hot air. Read "Taking Business Process Automation by the Horns," a Best Practices article in the October/November 2005 issue of Supply and Demand Chain Executive.
Redmond, WA December 1, 2005 Software giant Microsoft this week rolled out five industry-specific solutions developed in conjunction with independent software vendors (ISVs) participating in the Microsoft Industry Builder initiative.
The solutions, scheduled to be available today, were designed for businesses that specialize in retail, distribution, process manufacturing, professional services, industrial equipment manufacturing and field service management. The solutions were developed for Microsoft Business SolutionsAxapta, now part of Microsoft Dynamics.
The first solutions include:
- Supply Chain Execution for Microsoft Axapta, developed in partnership with Manhattan Associates.
- Field Service Automation for Microsoft Axapta, developed in partnership with Iteration2.
- Process Industries for Microsoft Axapta, developed in partnership with Fullscope.
- Industrial Equipment Manufacturing for Microsoft Axapta, developed in partnership with To-Increase.
- Professional Services for Microsoft Axapta, developed in partnership with Foliodev.
These solutions are being launched in multiple countries including Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.
The industry-specific solutions are a part of the first wave of Microsoft's Industry Builder initiative, which offers solutions that are packaged with Microsoft support offerings and code review. The initiative was announced at this year's Convergence, the annual event for organizations that use products and services offered by Microsoft.
Additional Articles of Interest
Electronic invoice presentment and payment failed to meet its initial predictions. However, recent studies have uncovered a renaissance of interest in Web Invoicing & Electronic Payments solutions as organizations shift their emphasis toward cost containment and productivity enhancement. Read more in "The Analyst Corner: Payment," in the October/November 2005 issue of Supply and Demand Chain Executive.
For insights into how the top procurement organizations align with their company's broader business to make themselves invaluable, read "Getting to World-class by Getting a Seat at the Table," the Executive Memo column the October/November 2005 issue of Supply and Demand Chain Executive.
When propane company Blue Rhino says it's serious about automating inventory procurement and ordering processes, that's not just a lot of hot air. Read "Taking Business Process Automation by the Horns," a Best Practices article in the October/November 2005 issue of Supply and Demand Chain Executive.
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