AX For Retail - More news!

Well as I mentioned in the previous post today,:
LS Retail’s Industry Solution for Microsoft Dynamics AX Acquired by Microsoft

"This 'AX For Retail' module is a step in the right direction, and from what I understand there might be more news in the area soon from a Microsoft point of view."

The news came a lot sooner than I thought it would. That is To-Increase just did a PR release, talking about how Microsoft has acquired their 'Retail Chain Manager solution'.

From the PR.:
"“Microsoft is investing in building industry functionality into its ERP product Dynamics AX and retail is a major focus for us,” says Crispin Read, general manager, Microsoft Dynamics ERP. "To-Increase is a proven ISV who will continue to deliver solutions that enhance the Microsoft Dynamics ERP platform and deliver value to customers.”

The agreement signed between Microsoft and To-Increase formalizes a strategic relationship between the Microsoft Dynamics Team and To-Increase. To-Increase will assist Microsoft in the migration of Retail Chain Manager to the next release of the Microsoft Dynamics AX retail solution. That end-to-end retail solution will include a Microsoft-based POS offering.

The agreement consists of a joint commitment from To-Increase and Microsoft to strengthen their solutions offerings to retail customers. Working under the Microsoft Certified for Dynamics program, To-Increase will focus on developing functionality specific to sub-verticals for the Microsoft Dynamics Retail solution."

The full Press Release can be found here.: TI: Microsoft acquires the To-Increase Retail Chain Manager solution

So then even more so completes this vision and drive for the 'AX For Retail' picture that is now really filling in for Dynamics AX 2011 and beyond.

Microsoft is getting really serious about it's retail offerings for current Dynamics AX Customer and future ones.

More soon on this, as to the details, what this means, how the technologies will be combined, etc. Exciting news! Check back soon!




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LS Retail’s Industry Solution for Microsoft Dynamics AX Acquired by Microsoft

Well, Microsoft has made a new move focusing on the retial needs for Dynamics AX current and future customers.

In a PR release today, LS Retail reports that Microsoft is buying it's "Retail Industry Solution for Microsoft Dynamics AX".

From the PR.:
"LS Retail today announced LS Retail’s Industry solution for Microsoft Dynamics AX has been acquired by Microsoft in a move that underlines Microsoft’s continued investment in the retail industry. The agreement brings LS Retail’s proven end to end retail solution into the Microsoft Dynamics AX portfolio.

In acquiring LS Retail’s Microsoft Dynamics AX products, Microsoft Dynamics continues its strategic drive to provide global retail customers with a comprehensive and cost effective, end-to-end retail solution for the market today. It further accelerates Microsoft Dynamics’ goal to provide standard retail functionality as part of the Microsoft Dynamics AX core industry solution and unleashes the extensive Microsoft Dynamics retail partner ecosystem in providing vertical and sub-vertical specific functionality efficiently across all retail opportunities."

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"“Microsoft is investing in building industry functionality into its ERP product Microsoft Dynamics AX and retail is a major focus for us,” says Crispin Read, general manager, Microsoft Dynamics ERP. "Acquiring a proven solution like LS Retail AX is a strategic move that enables Microsoft to drive further innovation with partners and customers.”"

So this is some exciting news, as the Road map fills out a little more for retail focused needs in Dynamics AX 2011 (6.0) and beyond. I am interested to see how this fits and makes use of the Dynamics POS system.

This AX For Retail module is a step in the right direction, and from what I understand there might be more news in the area soon from a Microsoft point of view.

More soon as I have more details... Check back soon!




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