Absolute Process Partners is the new vertical, virtual, global Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM alliance

Four Microsoft Dynamics AX and CRM partners with expertise in process manufacturing have announced the creation of a new effort to unify and broaden their reach globally, with the new brand Absolute Process Partners.

US-based Edgewater Fullscope, Edan Business Solutions in Belgium, KCS.net in Germany and Sable Systems in New Zealand, are the founders of the "virtual partnership" that is designed to offer global sales and implementation services to process manufacturers with international deployments needs, according to officials of the companies.

"After working together for years on international engagements, this was an excellent opportunity to formalize our relationship," said John Scandar, senior vice president of Edgewater Fullscope, in statement. "Together, we believe we can offer the greatest collection of process manufacturing knowledge and assets available to help drive value for manufacturers worldwide."

Collectively, the companies behind Absolute Process Partners represent over 150 Dynamics AX process manufacturing customers in food and beverage, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, in addition to 450 Dynamics AX and CRM consultants in 10 countries, officials said.

The new partnership is notable for its new branded presence and product offerings, broad international reach, and the effort the companies seem to be making to share business opportunities and IP. somewhere between a global system integrator and a global ISV.

And the new "virtual company" is getting high praise from Microsoft execs. Neil Holloway, corporate vice president of sales and operations for Microsoft ...