Sunrise Technologies achieves TEC Product Certification for their Apparel and Footwear Template for Microsoft Dynamics™ AX

Well I have some really exciting news to talk about this morning. What may this be you ask? Well, the amazing Microsoft VAR I'm a part of, Sunrise Technologies, Inc. has just achieved TEC Product Certification for our Apparel and Footwear Template for Microsoft Dynamics AX.



You can read more about the press release here: Sunrise Technologies achieves TEC Product Certification for their Apparel and Footwear Template for Microsoft Dynamics™ AX

From the press release:
"Sunrise Technologies is pleased to announce that their Apparel and Footwear Template for Microsoft Dynamics AX has been certified by Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC). This TEC certification allows for online evaluation of fashion solutions in the enterprise resource management (ERP) Evaluation Center where users are able to compare and evaluate functionality based on TEC’s comprehensive model for fashion software. The Sunrise Technologies Apparel and Footwear template is the first fashion solution to be certified by TEC."

This is a great achievement and helps set us apart from any other solution, focused for Microsoft Dynamics, for the Apparel & Footwear verticals. I'm very proud to be apart of this wonderful VAR, and to find out more, please check us out: www.SunriseConsult.com. Also, if your interested in joining us, check out the following post, as we are hiring: Sunrise Technologies Wants You!

That's all for now, but check back soon as a whole lot more Dynamics Ecosystem coverage is on its way. Till Next time!

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App-V and AX, Sunrise Apparel in Italy, LexisNexisLegalAX-el & Hello 6th year of posting!

Alright,

So I am have been super busy! It's always good to be busy, and have work to do, but it also leaves little time to talk about all the great things going on sometimes.

There has been a lot since I last wrote on this blog, which will be a week ago tomorrow. So I will cover all the hot Dynamics AX topics in this one post, and hope I can get a couple more in this week.

With that, lets get started!

App-V and AX

Now this is something really cool. So if your not that too familiar with App-V, or App Virtualization, check out the following.: Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)



Some of the highlights of Microsoft App-V:

• Centralized Management, Scalable Infrastructure -
  Publish, deploy, and manage your virtual applications while leveraging your existing technology investments and software distribution processes.


• Readily Accessible Applications -
  Deliver applications that meet the needs of your users regardless of whether they are in the office, on the road, in a remote site, or holding a meeting at the local coffee shop.


• Simplify Application Deployment, Reduce End User Interruptions -
  Give your staff time back for other projects by reducing test cycles and delivering applications more quickly to your end users while providing seamless application updates that don’t require reboots.


• Dynamic Application Virtualization -
  Turn physical applications into virtual applications that are never installed but can seamlessly communicate with the local operating system, middleware, plug-ins, and other applications.

Now take this setup, and think Dynamics AX 2009 client! That's right Dynamics AX 2009 client has been certified to run as a virtually App-V published application. Check this out.: Dynamics AX Sustained Engineering Team is pleased to announce the compatibility of Microsoft Application Virtualization with Dynamics AX 2009 Client

Now it's very important to note that the server can not be done in this fashion, however the client can. This is HUGE! For global deployment options, for geographically seperated locations and need access to Rich Client of AX for processes!

This opens a whole new realm, a better option really, than using TS or Citrix for RDP sessions to use the Rich Client of Dynamics AX with.

Next..

Sunrise Apparel in Italy

Here a little gem of news that is a great move if I may say so myself. Sunrise's CFMD Apparel & Footwear Solution for Microsoft Dynamics AX will now be offered to companies based in Italy, through a partnership with MHT!

Here is the press release.: Sunrise Technologies and MHT partner to offer the Sunrise Technologies’ Apparel & Footwear Template in Italy

From the PR:
"Sunrise Technologies and MHT, both Microsoft Gold Certified Partners and leading providers of Microsoft Dynamics AX, today announced a partnership to offer the Certified for Microsoft Dynamics Sunrise Technologies’ Apparel & Footwear template to Microsoft Dynamics AX customers in Italy... ...“We are extremely excited to be bringing our industry leading solution for the apparel and footwear industries to the Italian market through our partnership with MHT,” states John Pence, President and Founder of Sunrise Technologies. “Both Sunrise and MHT are leaders in our respective markets, and we are extremely excited by the potential of our solution offered to the Italian Fashion Industry.”"

Sunrise's website.: www.SunriseConsult.com and MHT website.: www.MHTNet.it

Why is this important? Why does this matter? This is exactly the Vision that Doug K. from Microsoft laid out of the purpose of CFMD solutions, and making use of the partner ecosystem. (ie: Interview with Doug K. - Read about IMDM)

This is a proven, CFMD Solution for Apparel & Footwear being exported to Italy, to be implemented by a powerful, knowledgable Italian local partner in MHT. Exactly what Doug's and Microsoft vision for CFMD and IMDM position was design for!

Next...

LexisNexisLegalAX-el

Ok... so I could not help myself on the title of this section. This is in reference to the company LexisNexis choosing Microsoft Dynamics AX to develop their Legal ISV / Industry solution for.

I tried several different version to name this section, and landed on what you see. So the meat of this, is the fact that their will now be a solution that is sought to getting CFMD, focused on taking Dynamics AX core great offerings, and adding to them the vertical needs of the legal vertical.

To find out more about this, go to here.: LexisNexis Announces Development of Next-Generation Practice and Financial Management Solution for the Legal Industry

From the PR.:
"We are pleased to be working with LexisNexis to deliver enterprise solutions to meet the needs of customers in the legal industry. The new LexisNexis offering, built on Microsoft Dynamics AX, will deliver firms a single financial and business management platform that can evolve with their individual business requirements,” said Doug Kennedy, vice president, Microsoft Dynamics Partners. He added, “By bringing together the in-depth legal knowledge and solutions of LexisNexis and Microsoft’s technology expertise and products, we are confident that this offering will challenge the status quo prevalent in the UK practice management market.”"

Also, read more details from Microsoft's own Guy Weismantel - Director, Microsoft Dynamics ERP Product Marketing.: LexisNexis chooses Microsoft Dynamics AX as platform for newest solution

LexisNexis is a UK based company, and you can find out more about them, by visiting their website here.: www.LexisNexis.co.uk

Finally....

Hello 6th year of posting!

That's right... as of October, I am entering my 6th year of writing about Microsoft Dynamics AX. That means for six years you all have allowed me to ramble on about Dynamics AX, and everything else in, and around Dynamics AX.

It's hard to believe it's already been that long. So much has taking place in the Dynamics Ecosystem since then, and we have so much more moving forward. 2010 is looking like it will close out with a bang, and then comes 2011 and AX 6!

Just for good-ole times, here is a link to one of my first post on this blog, about the Axapta COM Connector.: Axapta 3.0 Business Connector (COM+) It so funny, I think my first sentence sums up how a lot of people felt with dealing with the early days of the COM Connector in AX 3.0.:
"Oh, Let me count the ways, how I lothe the - flaky Axapta Business Connector!"

I would like to thank all you readers, who care enough to continue and read about the passion of mine. I love the fact that sometimes people take the time, not just to comment, but to also really push the limits of my knowledge of AX and of what AX can do. So please keep those coming!

Well, I am out of virtual breathe from all that! Here's to many more year of Microsoft Dynamics... and if the community at large can stand me, maybe I will be allowed to continue to post and actually have someone read it.

Till next time!

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Sunrise Customer - American Apparel - Will recieve award at Convergence 2010

Sunrise Technologies, Inc. (www.sunriseconsult.com) announced today, about one of out Customers, American Apparel, will be honored at this years upcoming Convergence 2010, with the Microsoft Dynamics Customer Excellence Award for Excellence in Industry Implementation.

This is a great achievement, and speaks volumes to the effort American Apparel and Sunrise did, with working together to make American Apparel's Dynamics AX implementation a success, and a continued success after their go live.

From the Press Release.:
American Apparel’s Director of IT, Jeff Kolb stated, “We made a great decision by selecting a system that balances scalability, ease of use, a complete feature set, and a development environment that promotes simple integration and enhancement. Our users have embraced the migration from disconnected systems to a single integrated platform, providing constructive and positive feedback along the way. Microsoft Dynamics AX has enabled our information systems to keep up with our company’s explosive growth, and I am confident it will continue to do so.”

A direct link to the full press release can be found here.: American Apparel / Sunrise Technologies Recognized for Outstanding Business Achievements - Earns Microsoft Dynamics® Award of Excellence in Industry Implementation

Congrats to both American Apparel and Sunrise! This is a big honor!

That's all for now, but check back soon as I have more blog post coming out soon!






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A Microsoft Dynamics AX Apparel Solution that is CFMD

As you may already know, Microsoft has announced the removal of the Apparel and Textile Industry Solution, developed by Porini for Microsoft Dynamics AX, from the Microsoft Dynamics AX pricelist.

However, textile, apparel and footwear companies need not worry, Sunrise Technologies has a Certified for Microsoft Dynamics Apparel and Footwear template built for Microsoft Dynamics AX.

The Sunrise Technologies' Apparel & Footwear Template for Microsoft Dynamics AX is an integrated and comprehensive solution for companies in the apparel and footwear industries. Available on both Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 and Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009.



The Apparel & Footwear Template enhances standard Microsoft Dynamics AX by adding apparel and footwear specific functionality in the areas of inventory management, order processing, season management, and production. The template enables users to more easily manage seasonality, UPC codes, item attributes such as brand/gender/country of origin, and size/color scales such as women's, men's, and children's sizes.

The solution adheres to the Microsoft Dynamics AX best practices and the solution is completely embedded in the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform.

Read more about the companies that are using the apparel and footwear template such as Camp David as well as the press release about Sunrise’s apparel and footwear template on the Sunrise Web site.



That's all for now, check back soon as I have more post coming!




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Another Sunrise Award and customer win

Sunrise Technologies, Inc, the Microsoft Gold Partner I am a part of, recently had two press releases.

One if for a new award that was given at the very end of 2009.:
Sunrise Technologies named to the Accounting Technology 2009 Pacesetters

From the Press Release.:
"The Technology Pacesetters are leaders in the field of reselling accounting and related software, chosen for their innovation, their cutting-edge technical expertise and their success in helping their clients build better businesses. A spot on the list indicates a VAR that is operating at the top of its game," states Daniel Hood, Managing Editor, Accounting Today.

And...
"We are very pleased to be recognized as one of the Technology Pacesetters for 2009," states John Pence, President of Sunrise Technologies. "Our continued commitment to Microsoft Dynamics AX, customer service, and technical excellence is proving to be a winning combination in the marketplace."

Congrats to all my fellow Sunrisers on yet another award that shows how hard we all work!

Now, Sunrise also had another press release, this time for a new customer in the apparel vertical.:
Camp David chooses an apparel business solution that fits: Microsoft Dynamics™ AX and Sunrise Technologies



From the press release.:
"With the economy changing as it is, we didn't want to react like most of our competition by cutting quality and service; we wanted to step up and serve our customers better." states David Willson, President of Camp David, Inc. "With Microsoft Dynamics AX, we can accept and process orders quicker with a much higher degree of accuracy; this translates to faster more accurate customer deliveries. In addition, our forecasting is better; enabling us to ensure product is on hand when our customers need it." "Through the Microsoft Dynamics AX e-portal, our sales representatives are further empowered to sell and service their customers with up-to-date product information, inventory, purchase history and promotions." adds Mark Willson, Vice President - Sales and Marketing. "The bottom line for Camp David is that with Microsoft Dynamics AX, our customers are receiving even better products and services during a time when their other suppliers are cutting back."

And...
"We are very pleased and proud to add Camp David to our strong list of customers, particularly in the apparel industry", states Mike Pereira, General Manager of Sunrise Technologies. "Microsoft Dynamics AX will serve as a great compliment to the superior product and service offered by Camp David. The team at Camp David recognizes the power and flexibility of Microsoft Dynamics AX to model their business the way they need to and offer better visibility to inventory, order status, and continued customer service. We look forward to working with them on improving their business systems overall."

The Apparel and Footwear industry is just one of the main verticals Sunrise Technologies is known for, and I am excited for both Camp David and Sunrise in this new Dynamics AX implementation!

Thanks all for now, but check back later as I have more post coming soon!






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Sunrise Technologies earns Certified for Microsoft Dynamics accreditation

Sunrise Technologies, Inc. the Gold Certified Microsoft VAR that I am a part of, just was awarded the Certified For Microsoft Dynamics AX for it's Apparel & Footwear Template.

The full press release can be seen from the following link.:
PR: Sunrise Technologies Apparel & Footwear Template Has Met Microsoft's Highest Standard for Partner-Developed Software Solutions

From the press release.:
"The Sunrise Technologies' Apparel & Footwear Template for Microsoft Dynamics AX is an integrated and comprehensive solution for companies in the apparel and footwear industries. Available on both Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 and Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009, the Apparel & Footwear Template enhances standard Microsoft Dynamics AX by adding apparel and footwear specific functionality in the areas of inventory management, order processing, season management, and production. The template enables users to more easily manage seasonality, UPC codes, item attributes such as brand/gender/country of origin, and size/color scales such as women's, men's, and children's sizes. The solution adheres to the Microsoft Dynamics AX best practices and the solution is completely embedded in the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform."

And...
""By requiring both the software solution and the partner to meet our highest standards, Microsoft is assuring customers that these certified solutions work with their investments in Microsoft Dynamics," said Doug Kennedy, vice president, Microsoft Dynamics Partners. "Microsoft congratulates Sunrise Technologies on achieving the Certified for Microsoft Dynamics status for the Sunrise Technologies Apparel & Footwear Template by demonstrating its success and commitment in delivering a leading Microsoft Dynamics solution.""

This is great news, and means that the Apparel & Footwear Template is among the highest certified solution for Microsoft Dynamics AX, that can help address your business needs.

For more information, contact Sunrise Technologies.: Contact Us Page

Way to go Sunrise on another win with CFMD!



That's all for now, check back soon as more great post are coming out about .Net and Dynamics AX 2009, new info on Dyanmics AX 2011, and much more!




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