Microsoft Dynamics GP vs. NetSuite: the Truth about ERP Flexibility
November 18, 2011
NetSuite lacks an essential component for organizations trying to thrive in a dynamic marketplace: flexibility. Microsoft Dynamics GP offers the functional flexibility that businesses today need and Socius Cloud Services offers the deployment flexibility that supports the growth and development of organizations in a dynamic marketplace.
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Calculate Your Costs for ERP in the Cloud
November 2, 2011
For a lot of companies, the decision whether or not to choose an ERP solution in the cloud comes down to cost. Cloud ERP solutions enable you to:
Avoid expensive up-front hardware acquisitions or updates
Keep to a predictable, monthly, per-user payment schedule
Get software maintenance without annual fees
Take advantage of software updates without paying for additional services
With [...]
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How Does Dynamics GP Cloud Support a Growing Business?
October 26, 2011
There are countless ways that Microsoft Dynamics GP supports the needs of organizations of all sizes. There are even more benefits to leveraging that functionality in the cloud. Benefits like:
The ability to get up and running quickly with an accelerated implementation methodology
Data security and anytime/anywhere accessibility
Deployment flexibility your business needs change
Scalability of user counts and [...]
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Microsoft is Paving the Way to the Cloud with Cash
August 29, 2011
In light of the adoption of and interest in cloud computing, Microsoft is making an effort to showcase the value of their cloud offerings, including Windows Server and System Center, Windows Azure, Office 365, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online.
As part of this initiative, Microsoft announced today that it is bringing back a per user cash [...]
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Cloud CRM Alternatives to Salesforce.com
August 10, 2011
Salesforce.com is a stalwart in the cloud CRM market, but that doesn’t mean that it is the right choice for every organization. For those companies looking for a different option, Software Advice recently had a blog post highlighting “Salesforce Alternatives | 5 Cloud CRM Systems to Consider.” Of the five options that CRM Analyst, Lauren [...]
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What is Cloud Computing?
July 21, 2011
There are many definitions of cloud computing floating around the Web today. For this purpose, consider that cloud computing is an all-inclusive solution in which all computing resources (hardware, software, networking, storage and so on) are provided rapidly to users as demand dictates. The resources, or services, that are delivered are governable to ensure things [...]
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Microsoft Features Socius in Article on Partner Growth
July 12, 2011
In the midst of their discussions on business innovation and change, especially as it regards the cloud and vertical solutions, at Worldwide Partner Conference this week, Microsoft has released an article featuring Socius. Through an article with Socius CEO, Jeff Geisler, they highlight how the new Microsoft Partner Network requirements promote vertical initiatives and the [...]
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Compare Costs of Microsoft Dynamics CRM vs. SalesForce.com and Oracle
May 11, 2011
In my previous post, I shared how Forrester Research calculated the ROI and net benefits of implementing Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011. However, I didn’t get into any details around what is most often everyone’s first question and bottom line issue – How much will it cost?
The price of CRM software is typically determined on a [...]
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The Best of Both Worlds: Sage SalesLogix Goes Up in the Clouds
February 17, 2011
Sage SalesLogix Cloud, using Amazon’s Elastic Cloud Computing technology (Amazon EC2TM), provides the flexibility and rapid deployment of a hosted solution combined with the control and security of on-premise CRM software. Sage SalesLogix Cloud offers the best of both worlds. Let’s take a closer look.
A Quick Look in the Clouds Reveals Clear Benefits
The term “cloud” [...]
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