Corporate Accounting: Microsoft Dynamics GP/Microsoft Great Plains

Posted by admin on June 3rd, 2008 — Posted in Hall Of Software

The ideas of Corporate ERP/MRP/Accounting application was developed back in 1960th, however nowadays the topic is still actual and we are watching how dozens of new Accounting packages hit the market every year. This process sees some consolidation, to be admitted. In this small article we will be reviewing key parameters to take to the consideration while selecting corporate ERP and Microsoft Great Plains/Dynamics GP as budget option for large or mid-size corporation

• Database Platform. If you look back to 1990th - the competition between cheaper platforms, such as Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 was in the progress. However now Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005 is solid rock product, which can support unlimited database size and data recording/retrieving pattern. In 1990th you would be thinking about Oracle, DB2, Sybase, etc. to select reliable database platform

• Computer Hardware. Well, the question of computer hardware is still actual, however we see more trust to Intel/AMD platforms, yes servers from Dell, HP, Compaq. Even Linux is coming to Intel/AMD servers world and the question of hardware competition should be probably deemphasized. The question on Unix/Linux/Windows competition is still on the place and we expect more harmony in the future

• Microsoft Dynamics ERP Selection. Here we see several products: Microsoft Great Plains/Dynamics GP, Microsoft Axapta/Dynamics AX, Microsoft Navision/Dynamics NAV. If you think about rich-functionality ERP - this is Microsoft Axapta. However in our opinion - corporation should consider budget solutions first - and this is where Microsoft Great Plains comes to the consideration

• Regional Consideration. If we are thinking about Microsoft Dynamics ERP products - Navision and Axapta should be considered as very good candidate for localized products for new and emerging markets: Brazil, LATAM (Latin America), China, India. Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains is good candidate for English speaking countries and French Canada/Quebec/Montreal.

• Brazilian Localization specifics. In our opinion, if you are mid-size branch in Brazil, you should consider SAP Business One as a hub ERP application to be consolidated to your European (mySAP) or USA headquarters (Microsoft Dynamics GP)

• LATAM Consideration. Great Plains Software, later on purchased by Microsoft and renamed into Microsoft Great Plains Business Solutions, has very long and successful presence in Latin America

• Europa. Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0 will be available in UK, however French, Belgium, German, Dutch versions will be translated in the second half of 2006. Version 9.0 of Microsoft Dynamics GP will be probably the last one available for non-English speaking countries in Europe

• eConnect. If we are diving into technical depth of Microsoft Great Plains - this is where you should be investing into your developers training and certification. Even Great Plains Integration Manager will be rewritten in eConnect technologies. Plus you should be aware about eConnect domination in Ecommerce area for Microsoft Dynamics GP

• Oracle Financials/E-Business Suite. I our opinion Oracle Applications should be competing freely with Microsoft and SAP ERP products. If you are large corporation - you should consider Oracle Financials and SAP R/3 as rich-functionality ERP prior to jumping to budget solutions such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics Nav, or SAP Business One.

• C#/VB.Net consideration. In our opinion - if you consider Microsoft Dynamics GP development - Microsoft Dexterity - with Dexterity Source Code programming option is the best choice, however Microsoft will expose more programming options to C# and Visual Basic developers through XML web services. This should be considered as replacement to VBA/GP modifier development

Author is Chief Technology Officer at Alba Spectrum Technologies (http://www.albaspectrum.com, http://www.greatplains.com.mx, and http://www.enterlogix.com.br) - Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains, Navision, Axapta, MS CRM, Oracle Financials and IBM Lotus Domino Partner, serving corporate customers in the following industries: Aerospace & Defense, Medical & Healthcare, Distribution & Logistics, Hospitality, Banking & Finance, Wholesale & Retail, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Placement & Recruiting, Advertising & Publishing, Textile, Pharmaceutical, Non-Profit, Beverages, Conglomerates, Apparels, Durables, Manufacturing and having locations in multiple states and internationally.

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Online Reservation Software - Online Event bookings

Posted by admin on April 22nd, 2008 — Posted in Hall Of Software

Travel agencies rely on online reservation software to handle large volume bookings for large events such as conferences, sporting events, concerts and political conventions. Previously, participants registered for the event and made separate travel arrangements. For simplicity and higher profits, event organizers prefer online reservation software to register participants and book airfare, hotels and tours, etc.

Event Registration - Online Reservation Software

Today, most event registration is handled on line by people entering their details online to sign up for the event and choose seminars. The travel and hotels end of the booking is handled by online reservation software for hassle free booking arrangements. For event managers, online reservation software cuts costs and reduces the number of personnel needed to run the event. The user friendly online reservation software provides powerful features that may be customized for schedule changes of the event in minutes.

Backup Registration - Online Reservation Software

An important aspect of online reservation software is data security and back ups in case of system failure. With each registration, the participant’s data is stored in the main system leaving the event planner free to handle more customers. The system provides online reporting and downloads for accounting and cost accounting.

Enterprise Solution - Online Reservation Software

Conference booking is a very competitive field as travel companies often compete for the same contracts to book such large events. Most leading online reservation software providers offer an enterprise solution for online event bookings that are tailor made to the type of event, travel, hotels, dining and touring offered by the event planners.

Event Bookings Benefits - Online Reservation Software

Among the benefits of online reservation software for event planners are lower phone bills, better service, more hotel upgrades and fewer mistakes. The online reservation software enables participants to make changes in their event package such as to change travel dates, cancel bookings, request additional services and make special requests.

Galor is a leading provider of online reservation software for travel companies in the highly competitive travel market. For more information about online reservation software, please visit Galor Systems & Software Development.

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Event Planning Software: A Beginner’s Guide to To-Do Lists

Posted by admin on April 5th, 2008 — Posted in Hall Of Software

Just the fact that you need event planning software uncovers you have a lot to do. Since you have a lot to do, wisely, you will create to-do lists. This should be more of a reminder more than something new. That’s OK. We need reminders every now and then.

This may be old hat to some but just in case you haven’t thought much of this, here are a few benefits of to-do lists:

Trains you mind to focus/refocus. We live hectic lives and things can easily get out of control but if you keep a to-do list you can get yourself back on track quickly.

Indicate your productivity. On any given day your to-do list will show you how efficiently you are completing tasks.

Helps you remember what needs to be done. We have all forgotten something we’ve needed to do. When you write your tasks down on a to-do list, you don’t have to rely on your mind to hold it all together. As you and I both know, the “all” is getting bigger everyday.

Your event planning software should allow you to create to-do list categories so that you can segment them based on any criteria that you wish. Each to-do list category in your event planning software should give you a monthly view of your to-do lists. You should be able to make customizable lists that are free form for maximum flexibility.

In conclusion, to-do list find their place in the group of essentials for event planning software. It is good to be reminded of some of the benefits of to-do list so that their incorporation into your use doesn’t get overlooked. Monthly views of to-do lists are a good idea and you should be able to create multiple to-do list categories in your event planning software. This concludes this 4 part series on “event planning software: a beginner’s guide.”

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Olan Butler is the Chief Architect of BHO Technologists, a computer productivity & organization software and service provider http://www.bhotechnologists.com with headquarters in Kansas City. His works also include the
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