Microsoft Ships New Release Of Its Dynamics AX Applications

June 4, 2008 from ChannelWeb – “Microsoft has begun shipping Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009, a new release of the vendor's ERP application suite with new globalization functionality and tools for tailoring the applications' interface for specific user roles.

Microsoft previewed Dynamics AX 2009 at the vendor's Convergence conference in March. Dynamics AX is geared toward upper mid-market customers that have operations in multiple locations, particularly those in manufacturing, retail, distribution and professional services...

The software also uses business intelligence technologies to provide users with key performance indicators based on their roles. And Dynamics AX 2009 more closely resembles the familiar Microsoft Office...

Also offered in Dynamics AX 2009 is a new compliance center that provides a single view of internal controls, KPIs and other information needed to comply with company policies, local legislation in 36 countries and such regulations as Sarbanes-Oxley. The system also incorporates Microsoft's Windows Workflow Foundation technology for documenting workflows -- expense report management, for example -- and creating an audit trail. The software also provides more support for companies that operate multiple sites within a single country and across multiple countries."

180 View – We think that existing users will be eager to upgrade, and the new version will give SAP and Oracle a run for their money in the upper end of the mid market.