Microsoft Dynamics AX UK Blog

Competing Successfully against Epicor 9 with Microsoft Dynamics ERP Webcast: 15/12/09

ukdynamics — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:23:34 GMT

Use the link below to register for the latest in the Microsoft Dynamics Compete webcast series:

https://training.partner.microsoft.com/learning/app/management/registrationex/LMS_Registration.aspx?UserMode=0&Mode=0&ActivityID=564208

Posted By Fee Nolan

The SAP failures by Ray Wang

ukdynamics — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:07:47 GMT

View the video here, posted by Dennis Howlett who in addition gives his view on the SAP User Conference. Definitely worth a view.

http://blogs.zdnet.com/Howlett/?p=1558&tag=content;col2

Posted By Fee Nolan

Oracle Consulting Layoffs?

ukdynamics — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:49:57 GMT

http://blogs.zdnet.com/Howlett/?p=1527&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+zdnet%2FHowlett+%28ZDNet+Irregular+Enterprise%29

Posted By Fee Nolan

Payroll for Microsoft Dynamics AX - Notice of PriceList Removal

ukdynamics — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:47:02 GMT

Please note this announcement relates to the Payroll Module available on the Microsoft Dynamics AX Pricelist released for USA, Canada and Australia only.

Microsoft has decided to focus its efforts in the near future on delivering a payroll solution focusing on the tax and regulatory requirements applicable in the USA and Canada only. Thus, Microsoft and Loki agreed that the Payroll Module (also known as Global Payroll Engine for Microsoft Dynamics® AX) is better positioned and delivered through our Certified for Microsoft Dynamics (“CfMD”) Program; our relationship with Loki continues to be strong and we will work with them through the CfMD and other ISV programs.

Click here for full details of the announcement:

https://mbs.microsoft.com/partnersource/newsevents/news/newsgeneral/mdaxpayrollnoticeofpricelist.htm?r=14

Posted By Fee Nolan

AX Partner Roadshows – December 2009

ukdynamics — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:56:09 GMT

Hello all, there are still some places available on the AX Roadshows planned for December in Reading and Manchester. Content will include:

· Quarterly AX Business Update

· Upgrade Initiative

· Mobile solutions from TBS

· Developer Tools and BI from Cimbax

· The value of MCS Services

· Partner Development Centre update

· Roundtable discussion

Dates:

8^th December Microsoft Reading

10^th December Manchester Institute of Directors

1 rep at least per partner would be great, and typically the people that really benefit are sales and presales folk.

The link to view dates and register is:

https://training.partner.microsoft.com/learning/app/management/registrationex/LMS_Registration.aspx?UserMode=0&Mode=0&ActivityID=512082&CallerURL=/learning/app/management/LMS_ActDetails.aspx?ActivityId=512082&UserMode=0&FromCECCSummary=false&CECCSummaryURL=

Posted By Fee Nolan

Microsoft Dynamics AX Updated Statement of Direction and Roadmap

ukdynamics — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:56:51 GMT

Hello all, for those of you at the Convergence event, you might have noticed an extended roadmap showing more around AX 6 and beyond. You can now find further details regards a presentation and updated Statement of Direction supporting that.

PartnerSource : https://mbs.microsoft.com/partnersource/marketing/statementofdirection/statementofdirection.htm?printpage=false&stext=ax

CustomerSource : https://mbs.microsoft.com/customersource/documentation/whitepapers/statementofdirection.htm?printpage=false&stext=sod

Posted By Fee Nolan

Announcing the 2009 Microsoft Dynamics Channel Economic Survey IDC Profitability Whitepaper

ukdynamics — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:28:04 GMT

You may remember a few months ago, IDC released details of a survey looking at the economics in the Dynamics Channel. As We are pleased to now announce the availability of the 2009 Microsoft Dynamics Economic Survey IDC Whitepaper.

This whitepaper highlights key findings and best practices from the 467 survey responses to the 2009 Microsoft Dynamics® Channel economic survey.

View the whitepaper here

Posted By Fee Nolan

Support of the 2010 VAT Package Legislation in the European Union for Microsoft Dynamics AX

ukdynamics — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:24:24 GMT

Between October and December 2009, Microsoft will release various software updates, depending on when tax authorities in each country/region make their requirements publicly available, to help customers comply with the new regulations. One update is already included in Hotfix Rollup 3 for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 SP1 (KB974409) and Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 RTM (KB974407) and is available as a hotfix for Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 SP2. You must install this update before installing subsequent VAT 2010 updates.

The VAT Package introduces changes in the following key areas:

Place of supply rules for services.
EU sales list reporting obligations.
VAT refund procedures.
Introduction of a one-stop shop approach to VAT reporting.

These software updates will be made available for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 and Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 SP2.

Detailed information is available in a whitepaper (already posted to the blog) which you can find on PartnerSource and CustomerSource.

Posted By Fee Nolan

New Compatibility Testing Results for Microsoft Dynamics AX

ukdynamics — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:22:38 GMT

The Microsoft Dynamics AX Sustained Engineering Team has completed the following compatibility tests for the new releases of the following Microsoft stack components:

Microsoft Product	Dynamics AX version
Windows 7	Dynamics AX 4.0 SP2 and Dynamics AX 2009 RTM and SP1 Supported as a client only, in 32 bit and 64 bit mode
Windows Server 2008 R2	Dynamics AX 4.0 SP2 and Dynamics AX 2009 RTM and SP1 Operating System Supported in 64 bit only Note: for upgrade from Windows Server 2008 to R2 with SharePoint 2007 already installed please refer to KB962935 and the following Technet article.
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2	Dynamics AX 4.0 SP2 and Dynamics AX 2009 RTM and SP1 Operating System Supported in 32 bit and 64 bit mode
Windows Terminal Services	Dynamics AX 4.0 SP2 and Dynamics AX 2009 RTM and SP1
Office 2007 Service Pack 2	Dynamics AX 4.0 SP2 and Dynamics AX 2009 RTM and SP1

Find a complete overview of the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 system requirements here

Posted By Fee Nolan

Professional Services Automation for Microsoft Dynamics AX - Version 4.0 SP2 - User Guides and Manuals

ukdynamics — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:18:37 GMT

Hello All, you’ll find that more PSA information will be hitting PartnerSource and CustomerSource following the acquisition. You can now view the AX Version 4.0 SP2 manuals on PartnerSource using the link below.

Find the manuals on PartnerSource.

Posted By Fee Nolan

2 new Microsoft Dynamics AX Titles

ukdynamics — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:13:28 GMT

Please note there are 2 new AX titles available by Scott Hamilton, “Managing Your Supply Chain Using AX” and “Managing Lean Manufacturing Using AX”

Posted By Fee Nolan

Convergence 2009 Europe on Microsoft Presspass

ukdynamics — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:11:10 GMT

Please use the following link on Microsoft Press Pass to view details on the Convergence events, as well as download 2 whitepapers:

The Dynamic Business by Mike Ehrenberg
Maximise the ROI in Microsoft technology

both very good reads and worth a download.

In addition, you’ll have access to the case studies used throughout the events, as well as access the relevant analyst reports:

Posted By Fee Nolan

The Dynamics Training One Stop Shop

ukdynamics — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:38:07 GMT

Hello All, as most of you will be aware, we’ve had some changes to our Partner Learning Centre systems over recent months, and where previously we had the Dynamics Training and Events Portal to view the full Dynamics schedule, all of a sudden we just had the Partner Learning Centre. The great news is that you can now view all of the Dynamics Training in one place again using the following Dynamics Training One Stop Shop Link on the Microsoft Partner Network.

A live meeting was recently recorded talking through the Partner Development Centre, once posted, this will appear on the main PDC Link above. The two tabs on the link are where you can go to search for Live and Recorded Dynamics training, searching by product, role and level. Make sure you familiarise yourself with the link and search, and get yourself booked up onto the December Roadshows scheduled for 8th December in Reading and 10th December in Manchester.

Posted By Fee Nolan

Professional Services VPC now available

ukdynamics — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:57:44 GMT

Hello All, for those that have been asking, the PSA VPC is now available for download on Partnersource from the AX Demo Toolkit Page here. Make sure you scroll down the page to view the download link for the PSA VPC element.

Posted By Fee Nolan

Documentation resources for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009

ukdynamics — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:17:12 GMT

Hello all, a new whitepaper has been published which provides information about the documentation that is available for users, IT administrators, and developers. You can use the following links below to download the details.

Download Center: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=f4471844-dc4b-4e19-b2c9-c19442ab2991

CustomerSource: https://mbs.microsoft.com/customersource/documentation/whitepapers/ax2009_docresources.htm

PartnerSource: https://mbs.microsoft.com/partnersource/deployment/documentation/whitepapers/ax2009_docresources.htm

Posted By Fee Nolan