There are many reasons companies begin the search for new accounting/ERP software. Perhaps they have outgrown an entry level package like QuickBooks, or a proprietary system is no longer supported. It could be that the existing software doesn’t integrate with other systems and the company is drowning in double entry. Whatever the reason, the first question a buyer will likely ask when researching options to replace an existing accounting software/ERP system is, “How much will it cost?” 

With midmarket accounting software/ERP packages it’s not as easy as finding a price tag on the bottom of a box. There are many variables that impact the final project price.  This guide uses Microsoft Dynamics® GP as the software example, but the principles presented should apply to all midmarket accounting software products.

The mistake many companies make when initially trying to estimate the cost of an ERP project is paying attention to only the actual software license costs.  However, this white paper outlines four elements that need to be considered in every ERP software budget.   One of them is “implementation services”. This term can seem vague, especially if it is a company’s first ERP software project. This white paper includes a definition of the 8 services you are paying for.  It also outlines minimum software to services ratios, 8 questions to ask to know when to add more money to the budget and a sample quote.  The buyer is also given the pros and cons of the two methods of pricing software implementations, “Time and Materials” versus “Fixed Fee”.

Of course, the only way to get a complete and accurate quote on the total cost of an ERP project is to work with a local ERP expert, (called a partner or a Value Added Reseller/VAR) such as Socius.  However, sometimes buyers need a way to estimate the costs in the beginning stages of research to determine if it makes sense to continue the evaluation process. This white paper provides the best first step in the accounting software selection process.

“Our goal is to give ERP buyers the tools they need to make the right software decision – by combining the expertise of experts from across the US, each with decades of experience, we feel the buyer truly gets the most well rounded education,”  says Anya Ciecierski, co-founder of ERP Software Blog.

“We have over 25 years of experience assisting over one thousand clients with their selection, implementation, and ongoing use and optimization of several different ERP software solutions,” said Jeffrey R. Geisler, Socius’ CEO.  “That experience provides us with a lot to draw from in contributing to the ERP Software Blog community and preparing educational materials, like this white paper.” 

To supplement this white paper, ERP Software Blog also released a new Microsoft Dynamics GP Quick Quote request tool. ERP software buyers can enter basic information about the type of functionality they need, the level of implementation support required, and the number of concurrent users and they will then receive an automated Quick Quote with pricing. This tool can be accessed at: http://www.erpsoftwareblog.com

This white paper – How to Estimate the Cost of ERP Software Implementation Services – is the first release in The ERP PANEL PAPERS – a straightforward series of white papers from a nationwide panel of ERP experts focused on educating buyers through the entire process of finding the right ERP solution – from research to implementation.

About Socius:
Socius is a strategic business consulting partner that provides comprehensive business management solutions to help companies leverage technology to accelerate their growth and profitability and compete more successfully in today’s economy.  As a Gold Certified Microsoft partner, Socius represents the most trusted accounting, enterprise resource planning (ERP), business analytics, and customer relationship management (CRM) technologies on the market.  Socius was the worldwide Partner of the Year for Microsoft Dynamics GP in 2008 and a finalist for the same award in 2009.  Backed by more than 25 years of award-winning experience, Socius proudly serves clients across the Midwest and west coast from its offices in Ohio, North Dakota, Kansas City and California.  Socius is a member of InterDyn, an international group of independent Microsoft partners that together form the leading global partner for Microsoft Business Solutions.  As an InterDyn company, Socius offers the advantage of specialized talents and industry experience of more than 500 certified professionals supporting more than 3,500 customers worldwide.  For more information, visit www.socius1.com.

About ERP Software Blog:
ERPSoftwareBlog.com is a group of experts nationwide dedicated to assisting financial professionals in the ERP/Accounting software selection process.

“This is a tremendous milestone in our continued growth,” said Jeffrey R. Geisler, CPA, InterDyn Socius’ CEO.  “We are very excited to work with the CBIZ Technologies’ staff in each of these locations as they continue to serve their clients.  We are confident that these additions to the Socius team will deliver great benefits for all of our clients.”

CBIZ Technologies provided implementation, training and consultation covering 17 metropolitan areas throughout the United States for small and mid-size organizations, specializing in Microsoft Dynamics GP, Dynamics CRM and Microsoft SharePoint. By working closely with the teams at Microsoft, CBIZ Technologies maintained a comprehensive understanding of the Microsoft Dynamics platform in order to provide leading-edge solutions, services and unparalleled value to Microsoft Dynamics customers. Since 1992, CBIZ Technologies had been honored with membership in Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle – 10 years and Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club – 13 years.

Jim King, President of CBIZ Technologies adds, “I’m very proud of the success that our sales, support and service teams have had. I think it speaks very well for the type of people we have had here at CBIZ Technologies and I am confident that they will continue to thrive and empower their clients to achieve new levels of success as a part of InterDyn Socius.”

This acquisition will allow CBIZ to focus on their core accounting, tax and business advisory services while Socius, a leading provider of technology-based solutions, will now be able to provide technology consulting services for the firm’s Microsoft Dynamics clients.

Serving as a strategic consulting partner, InterDyn Socius implements requirement-specific software solutions to improve business production, streamline staff and office procedures, and allow for improved communication with customers and partners. Socius specializes in providing ERP, CRM, Business Intelligence, and Collaboration solutions from both Microsoft Dynamics and Sage including Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics SL, Advanced Distribution for Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft Dynamics CRM as well as technology based on Microsoft Office SharePoint Server.  These solutions help leading companies across many industries achieve success through improved business productivity, streamlined staff and processes, and improved communication with customers and partners.

InterDyn Socius has been implementing and supporting Microsoft Dynamics software since 1984.  During that time, they have been included in Microsoft’s Inner Circle 15 out of 17 possible times. They are also the only back-to-back winner of Microsoft’s Excellence in Serving Customers Award. Socius was named Microsoft Dynamics GP Worldwide Partner of the Year in 2008 and was a finalist for the same award in 2009. 

About Socius:

InterDyn Socius is a strategic business consulting partner that provides comprehensive business management solutions to help companies leverage technology to accelerate their growth and profitability and compete more successfully in today’s economy.  As a Gold Certified Microsoft partner, Socius represents the most trusted accounting, enterprise resource planning (ERP), business analytics, and customer relationship management (CRM) technologies on the market.  Socius is the worldwide 2008 Partner of the Year for Microsoft Dynamics GP.  Backed by more than 25 years of award-winning experience, Socius proudly serves clients in Ohio and the surrounding area from its offices in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland, Ohio.  Socius is a member of InterDyn, an international group of independent Microsoft partners that together form the leading global partner for Microsoft Business Solutions.  As an InterDyn company, Socius offers the advantage of specialized talents and industry experience of more than 500 certified professionals supporting more than 3,500 customers worldwide.  For more information, visit www.socius1.com.

Socius, a leading Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, announced today the creation of a new Microsoft Dynamics Partner Group focused on delivering world class Advanced Distribution solutions built on solutions from Microsoft Dynamics and TVH Consulting.  Advanced Distribution Partners is a group of six elite Microsoft Partners who span the U.S. and specialize in providing clients with ultra sophisticated Distribution solutions. In addition to Socius, this group includes the following organizations: Collins Computing, InterDyn AKA, InterDyn BMI, Merit Solutions, Inc. and I.B.I.S., Inc..

The Advanced Distribution Partners’ channel is being announced after a contract was signed with Socius and TVH Consulting, granting the group the exclusive right to resell TVH’s MCC product with Microsoft Dynamics AX in the U.S. This Advanced Distribution for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 solution comprehensively addresses:

• Warehousing, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management
• Fulfillment & Shipping, including Cross-Docking
• Point-of-Sale Integration, Automated Re-Stocking, and Vendor Managed Inventory
• Detailed Demand Trending, Analysis, and Sales Forecasting
• Mobile Sales Force Support
• Contact Center & Ongoing Customer Management Support
• Special Promotions and Discounts
• Marketing & New Customer Acquisition
• Financial Risk Management
• eCommerce and EDI Integration

The relationships between Supplier, Manufacturer, Distributor, and Customer are becoming increasingly intertwined, which is having an impact on the way Distributors do business. Many Distributors have created websites and are starting to fully comprehend the importance of implementing sophisticated tools which allow customers to do business with them directly online while managing the information directly in their enterprise system.

Customers are insisting on improved levels of flexibility and responsiveness, and this unprecedented access to information and industry knowledge makes them ideal candidates for the “Customer-Centric” Distributor. And at the forefront are the technological solutions which have brought about the current state of the industry – solutions like Advanced Distribution for Microsoft Dynamics AX.

“Through Socius and the Advanced Distribution Partners, the value of a superior Distribution solution will now be available in the United States,” said Guy Tubiana, President and Chairman of TVH Consulting. “Advanced Distribution for Microsoft Dynamics AX delivers the most powerful distribution capabilities from Mobile Sales Force Support to Detailed Demand Trending, Analysis, and Sales Forecasting. We look forward to working with the Advanced Distribution Partners to help maximize the value that customers receive from their technology investments.”

“It is truly exciting to be working with the finest Partners in the Microsoft Dynamics channel,” said Andy Vabulas, Chief Executive Officer at I.B.I.S., Inc.  He continues, “The ability of this partner group to deliver Advanced Distribution Solutions to the U.S. market is unmatched. Every one of these Partners is a long-time award-winning Microsoft Dynamics Partner focused on the Distribution Vertical market. Combined with the Microsoft Dynamics AX and the MCC by TVH Consulting products, we are able to offer the most complete and sophisticated Distribution Solution for the Microsoft Dynamics AX market today.”

“The focal point of our business is helping organizations become and remain successful,” said Jeffrey R. Geisler, Socius’ CEO.  “Our partnership with TVH and the other Advanced Distribution Partners enables Socius to add value to businesses that are looking for new ways to succeed in a changing marketplace of the distribution industry.” 

About Socius:

Socius is a strategic business consulting partner that provides comprehensive business management solutions to help companies leverage technology to accelerate their growth and profitability and compete more successfully in today’s economy.  As a Gold Certified Microsoft partner, Socius represents the most trusted accounting, enterprise resource planning (ERP), business analytics, and customer relationship management (CRM) technologies on the market.  Socius was the worldwide 2008 Partner of the Year for Microsoft Dynamics GP and a finalist for the same award in 2009.  Backed by more than 25 years of award-winning experience, Socius proudly serves clients in Ohio and the surrounding area from its offices in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland, Ohio.  Socius is a member of InterDyn, an international group of independent Microsoft partners that together form the leading global partner for Microsoft Business Solutions.  As an InterDyn company, Socius offers the advantage of specialized talents and industry experience of more than 500 certified professionals supporting more than 3,500 customers worldwide.  For more information, visit www.socius1.com.

About TVH Consulting:

Founded in 2003, TVH Consulting is an independent company specializing in information system consulting, implementation and integration using major international ERP software solutions. Generating turnover of €11 million in 2009, the company now has nearly 90 staff, including consultants and project managers that have gained solid experience in business expertise, both functional and technological.

With its own Research and Development centre in Maisons-Laffitte (France), TVH Consulting develops well-targeted vertical approaches in the fields of Specialized Distribution, Fashion, Food, Project Management, Large-Scale Retail suppliers and Distance Selling.

 TVH Consulting operates mainly in Europe, as well as on other continents through a solid network of partners.

 Read more at: www.tvhconsulting.com

The Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is pleased to announce that Socius has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Business Management Consultant category.

The SBCA 2009 Award Program recognizes the top 5% of small businesses throughout the country. Using consumer feedback, the SBCA identifies companies that we believe have demonstrated what makes small businesses a vital part of the American economy. The selection committee chooses the award winners from nominees based off information taken from monthly surveys administered by the SBCA, a review of consumer rankings, and other consumer reports. Award winners are a valuable asset to their community and exemplify what makes small businesses great.

“We are honored to receive this distinction,” said Jeffrey R. Geisler, Socius’ CEO.  “It affirms our commitment to be a true partner to our clients. As a service organization, we don’t succeed unless our clients succeed; therefore, we share this honor with them and thank them for the opportunity to participate in the many projects that have led to their success.”

Other distinctions that Socius has received in the past year include Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner of the Year Finalist, Microsoft Inner Circle, Microsoft President’s Club, Accounting Technology and WebCPA’s VAR 100 list, and Bob Scott’s Insights VAR Star Award. In addition, Socius has consistently received numerous honors from both Microsoft and Sage Software year after year.

About Socius:

Socius is a strategic business consulting partner that provides comprehensive business management solutions to help companies leverage technology to accelerate their growth and profitability and compete more successfully in today’s economy.  As a Sage Authorized Partner and a Gold Certified Microsoft partner, Socius represents the most trusted accounting, enterprise resource planning (ERP), business analytics, and customer relationship management (CRM) technologies on the market.  Backed by more than 24 years of award-winning experience, Socius proudly serves clients in Ohio and the surrounding area from its offices in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland, Ohio.

About Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA)

Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is a San Francisco based organization. The SBCA is a private sector entity that aims to provide tactical guidance with many day to day issues that small business owners face. In addition to our main goal of providing a central repository of small business operational advice; we use consumer feedback to identify companies that exemplify what makes small business a vital part of the American economy.

SOURCE: Small Business Commerce Association

CONTACT:
Small Business Commerce Association
Email: Press@SBCAAwards.org
URL: http://www.SBCAAwards.org

Socius, which is a 2009 Microsoft Dynamics GP Worldwide Partner of the Year Finalist, will be offering a two-hour webinar presenting Year End closing tips and tricks for individuals using Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains).  This complimentary session will take place on December 8, 2009 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.  More information is available at www.socius1.com/year-end-tips-webinar.

“Our Year End Tips and Tricks webinar is always a favorite with our Microsoft Dynamics GP clients,” said Jeff Smith, Senior Consulting Manager for Socius.  “It’s a great refresher course for experienced Dynamics GP users because they only conduct these processes once a year, but is also a nice opportunity to train new users that will be closing their books for the first time.” 

Microsoft Dynamics SL (formerly Solomon) users may request on-site or web-based training on Year End closing procedures from Socius consultants through their website:  www.socius1.com/training/ registration. 

Socius’ Sage clients using Sage MAS 90, Sage MAS 200, or Sage MAS 500 ERP solutions can take advantage of on-site, individualized, Year End training through the “Loose Ends Day” program.  “Loose Ends Day” gives clients the opportunity to select from a list of services they would like performed to fine tune their Sage ERP solution.  The services are performed for a fixed-fee during a half-day of on-site work by an experienced Socius consultant.  “Loose Ends Day” is being offered throughout December and January for Sage software users interested in this service.

“Sage’s MAS 90, 200, and 500 solutions make Year End processing easy because it is so similar to any other period end closing,” said Mary Jo Mahood, Senior Consulting Manager for Socius.  “If MAS users do have new employees who need training, or if someone just want some tips on how to execute these processes most efficiently, we’d be happy to provide individualized guidance during a “Loose Ends Day” engagement.  The great thing about “Loose Ends Day” is that it also allows clients to take advantage of other Socius services that will help them get their processes in place to start off 2010 on the right foot.”

About Socius:

Socius is a strategic business consulting partner that provides comprehensive business management solutions to help companies leverage technology to accelerate their growth and profitability and compete more successfully in today’s economy.  As a Sage Authorized Partner and a Gold Certified Microsoft partner, Socius represents the most trusted accounting, enterprise resource planning (ERP), business analytics, and customer relationship management (CRM) technologies on the market.  Backed by more than 24 years of award-winning experience, Socius proudly serves clients in Ohio and the surrounding area from its offices in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland, Ohio.

“This award is made to honor organizations for factors such as quality performance and leadership in their arena. It is made without regard to the volume of annual sales made by these businesses, although their ability to achieve notable growth is considered,” says executive editor Bob Scott.

“With the thousands of firms serving our industry, it is a great honor to be a member of this elite class,” said Jeffrey R. Geisler, Socius’ CEO and Senior Managing Director.

Other distinctions that Socius has received in the past year include Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner of the Year Finalist, Microsoft Inner Circle, Microsoft President’s Club, and Accounting Technology and WebCPA’s VAR 100 list. In addition, Socius has consistently received numerous honors from both Microsoft and Sage Software year after year.

This is the first year that the award has been made by Bob Scott’s Insights, a weekly electronic newsletter and companion Web site. However, Scott has been providing information, analysis and humor to value-added resellers and suppliers of mid-market accounting software since 1991 and has been involved in the awarding of previous industry honors.

Scott, who was editor of the former Accounting Technology for 12 years, is also executive editor of another Progressive Media Group publication, The Progressive Accountant, which is available at www.progressiveaccountant.com. Bob Scott’s Insights is available at www.bobscottsinsights.com. The Progressive Media Group, a leader in B2B online media, is headquartered in Clifton,N.J.  It helps business marketers reach targeted decision-makers through our portfolio of email newsletters, websites, edirectories, job boards, webinars, live events and databases focusing on the nonprofit, healthcare, finance/accounting, human resources, education, construction, government, supply chain, retail, distribution, manufacturing and professionals industries.

About Socius:

Socius is a strategic business consulting partner that provides comprehensive business management solutions to help companies leverage technology to accelerate their growth and profitability and compete more successfully in today’s economy.  As a Sage Authorized Partner and a Gold Certified Microsoft partner, Socius represents the most trusted accounting, enterprise resource planning (ERP), business analytics, and customer relationship management (CRM) technologies on the market.  Backed by more than 24 years of award-winning experience, Socius proudly serves clients in Ohio and the surrounding area from its offices in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland, Ohio.

This year’s event was centered on the theme, “Thinking Outside of the Box for Outstanding Results”, and featured a keynote address by business innovation expert, Bonnie Robertson.  Thirty-five breakout sessions dedicated to equipping attendees with the tools to maximize success professionally and personally continued this theme.  Presented by Socius consultants and leaders, software partners, and leadership training experts, the sessions covered a range of topics from software-specific insights to applications to hone leadership skills.

The event also featured the presentation of the Aspire Awards, recognizing the distinguished achievements of five of Socius’ client organizations for enhancing their growth and profitability through effective use of their Microsoft or Sage business solutions.  The Aspire Award winners are:

Sarnova HC LLC, a leading emergency medical products distributor based in Dublin, Ohio, received The Innovative Visionary Award for consistently seeking to use technology in new and different ways to further their vision, support their growth, and accomplish long-term goals.  Sarnova has consistently added emerging technology tools to their existing Microsoft Dynamics GP software solution to better analyze and leverage their key business data to support their consistent growth.  Even while going through a major business acquisition, Sarnova has taken on new projects to enhance their business insight and analysis. 

Neundorfer, Inc., a Clean Tech company from Willoughby, Ohio, received The Innovative Insight Award for using analytical applications to discover insights into the financial performance of their organization, leading to enhanced profitability, streamlined operations, and better management.  Neundorfer has leveraged Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics CRM reporting capabilities as well as developed their own reports to stream their organization’s financial data live onto a screen in their office.  Over the last year, they have realized $30,000 in savings from generating one report.

PDI Ground Support Systems is a Cleveland, Ohio manufacturer that received The Innovation Through Teamwork Award in recognition of their collaborative effort with Socius to assess their business processes and achieve a swift and successful transition from Sage MAS 90 ERP to Sage MAS 500 ERP software to support their continued growth.

Two Cincinnati area businesses were awarded The Excellence in Innovation Award in recognition of their innovative use of technology in their business management solutions that delivers measurable benefits to their organization. This award is based on creativity, vision, and the overall results and benefits of their implementation.

Meridian BioScience is a manufacturer and distributor of diagnostic kits, purified reagents, and related products.  Starting in 2007, Socius worked with Meridian to understand their business processes and streamlined their data flow utilizing Sage SalesLogix and a number of integrating products which has enabled their entire sales force – field sales and inside sales, as well as Marketing and management– to see their customer data in one central system.  Even before the concept of XRM was a buzz word, Meridian was utilizing their SalesLogix to manage data elements other than typical CRM.

Divisions Inc. is a Newport, Kentucky based provider of maintenance to retail and property management companies.  Over the last two years, Socius has assisted Divisions in implementing Microsoft Dynamics CRM and integrating it with their Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP software.  Divisions immediately began using CRM as an XRM platform – allowing users to streamline the data entry of vouchers and sales contracts.  In addition, Divisions implemented a reporting package that automatically runs reports each month, dramatically decreasing the time spent manually producing their reports. 

 “We are honored to work with these industry leading organizations and pleased to recognize their many accomplishments,” said Jeffrey R. Geisler, CPA, Socius’ CEO.  “With the nature of the partnership we have with our clients, we share in their successes and celebrate with them.”

About Socius:

Socius is a strategic business consulting partner that provides comprehensive business management solutions to help companies leverage technology to accelerate their growth and profitability and compete more successfully in today’s economy.  As a Sage Authorized Partner and a Gold Certified Microsoft partner, Socius represents the most trusted accounting, enterprise resource planning (ERP), business analytics, and customer relationship management (CRM) technologies on the market.  Backed by more than 25 years of award-winning experience, InterDyn – Socius proudly serves clients in Ohio and the surrounding area from its offices in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland, Ohio.

The Summer Scurry will benefit the PMP Research Foundation, a charity formed by Independence residents Dan & Lisa (Kurtz) Luciano.  A mom of eight and owner of Kurtz Bros., Inc. (a Socius client), Lisa is battling an abdominal cancer named Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP).  PMP has no cure and no federally funded research.  The Foundation provides hope to those affected by this cancer.

Learn more about the PMP Research Foundation

Dublin, OH – In acknowledgment of exceptional service and sales performance, InterDyn – Socius has been named to the 2009 Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle for the 15th year and the 2009 Microsoft President’s Club for the 17th year.

This recognition came during Microsoft Corp.’s Worldwide Partner Conference 2009 in New Orleans.

President’s Club is a prestigious club, recognizing a small group of Microsoft Business Solutions partners worldwide for achieving a high level of sales and business performance while maintaining a constant dedication to customer satisfaction and innovation. Inner Circle is an elite group that represents the most outstanding partners whose sales achievement ranks them at the top echelon of the Microsoft Dynamics global network of partners. In addition, these top partners have demonstrated exceptional overall company performance by delivering valuable solutions that help Microsoft Dynamics customers drive their business forward.

We’re thrilled to acknowledge the dedication InterDyn – Socius has shown to providing an unsurpassed level of service and commitment to Microsoft Dynamics customers,” said Doug Kennedy, vice president of the Microsoft Dynamics Partners team. As a result of its continuous dedication and contributions to the overall success of Microsoft Dynamics and companies worldwide, we’re proud to congratulate the company on being named to this year’s Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle and President’s Club.

InterDyn – Socius is dedicated to helping clients leverage technology to accelerate their growth and profitability. By working closely with the teams at Microsoft, InterDyn – Socius maintains a comprehensive understanding of the Microsoft Dynamics platform in order to provide leading-edge solutions, services and unparalleled value to Microsoft Dynamics customers. InterDyn – Socius is a worldwide 2009 Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner of the Year award Finalist and was the winner of the worldwide 2008 Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner of the Year award.

InterDyn – Socius provides implementation, training and business consultation to small, midmarket and corporate businesses using Microsoft business applications. InterDyn – Socius specializes in providing Business Intelligence, Collaboration, ERP and CRM solutions including Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics SL and Microsoft Dynamics CRM as well as technology based on Microsoft Office SharePoint Server. These solutions help leading companies across many industries achieve success.

I’m very proud of our team for again earning membership to Inner Circle and President’s Club,” said Jeffrey R. Geisler, Socius’ CEO and Senior Managing Director. While there is nothing more fulfilling in our business than helping our clients become more successful, it’s quite an honor to be recognized in the top echelon of Microsoft partners worldwide.”

About InterDyn – Socius:

InterDyn – Socius is a strategic business consulting partner that provides comprehensive business management solutions to help companies leverage technology to accelerate their growth and profitability and compete more successfully in today’s economy. As a Gold Certified Microsoft partner, InterDyn – Socius represents the most trusted accounting, enterprise resource planning (ERP), business analytics, and customer relationship management (CRM) technologies on the market. InterDyn – Socius was the worldwide 2008 Partner of the Year for Microsoft Dynamics GP. Backed by more than 25 years of award-winning experience, Socius proudly serves clients in Ohio and the surrounding area from its offices in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland, Ohio.

InterDyn – Socius is a member of InterDyn, an international group of independent Microsoft partners that together form the leading global partner for Microsoft Business Solutions. As an InterDyn company, Socius offers the advantage of specialized talents and industry experience of more than 500 certified professionals supporting more than 3,500 customers worldwide.

It is simultaneously humbling and exciting to be recognized as one of the top partners in the world for Microsoft,” said Jeffrey R. Geisler, CPA, InterDyn-Socius’ CEO and Senior Managing Director. In a year that was challenging for businesses everywhere, it is a true honor to be selected by Microsoft as a strong, steady, and growing partner. This is a testament to the commitment of the entire InterDyn- Socius team to the success of our clients. Through exemplary teamwork, we have helped our clients meet their goals while reaching the pinnacle of our own profession at the same time. We are very proud of this accomplishment.”

Awards will be presented in a number of categories, with winners chosen from a pool of nearly 2,000 entrants worldwide. The Microsoft Dynamics GP Worldwide Partner of the Year award recognizes partners who have exhibited excellence in providing innovative and unique solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics GP. InterDyn-Socius was the winner of the 2008 Microsoft Dynamics GP Worldwide Partner of the Year award.

InterDyn-Socius is being honored as a finalist this year for having demonstrated consistent, high-quality, predictable service to its clients that helps to ensure significant business benefits from their Microsoft Dynamics GP investments. Additionally, InterDyn-Socius has demonstrated business leadership and success with strong growth in new customer additions and revenue.

Partners are the key to igniting business innovation through great technology as well as helping customer drive down costs,”said Allison L. Watson, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Partner Group, Microsoft Corp. Congratulations to the 2009 WPC Award finalists who have demonstrated a superior level of expertise as well as a focus on delivering customer value. We look forward to seeing these partners fulfill their limitless potential as they continue to provide customers with world-class Microsoft solutions.”

The Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions over the past year.

About InterDyn – Socius:
InterDyn – Socius is a strategic business consulting partner that provides comprehensive business management solutions to help companies leverage technology to accelerate their growth and profitability and compete more successfully in today’s economy. As a Gold Certified Microsoft partner, InterDyn-Socius represents the most trusted accounting, enterprise resource planning (ERP), business analytics, and customer relationship management (CRM) technologies on the market. InterDyn-Socius was the worldwide 2008 Partner of the Year for Microsoft Dynamics GP. Backed by more than 25 years of award-winning experience, InterDyn-Socius proudly serves clients in Ohio and the surrounding area from its offices in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland, Ohio. InterDyn-Socius is a member of InterDyn, an international group of independent Microsoft partners that together form the leading global partner for Microsoft Business Solutions. As an InterDyn company, Socius offers the advantage of specialized talents and industry experience of more than 500 certified professionals supporting more than 3,500 customers worldwide.