Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: AX for Retail in Kuwait; GreenRope plugin for CRM; AX 2012 Rental Management; NAVUG hire

In this week's Microsoft Dynamics partner news roundup:

• Kuwait Company Implements Dynamics AX 2012 for Retail;
• GreenRope Offers Dynamics CRM Plugin for Marketing;
• Dynamics Software Rolls Out Rental Management Tool for Dynamics AX 2012
• NAVUG Hires new program director;

Kuwait Toy Company Implements Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 for Retail

Kuwait-based toy retailer Fantasy World has implemented Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 in all its stores for and end-to-end retail operations.

Dynamics AX will enable Fantasy World to streamline its business processes and operate more efficiently, company officials said. Microsoft partner Levtech Consulting, in conjunction with associate company Headstart FZ LLC, will help the company manage the solution.

Dynamics AX 2012 for Retail delivers integrated business processes, optimized inventories, greater customer responsiveness and better decision-making for Fantasy World.

"A major reason why we chose Microsoft over competing solutions is because it offers a solution that meets our requirements. As an organization we feel elevated to a different platform, which will be a launch pad to take off to the next level," said Salim Kumar, Director-Shared Services, Fantasy World said in a statement.

Manjunath T. R., Managing Director, Levtech Consulting, said the project was delivered in four months as scheduled.

"While every ERP project has challenges and bottlenecks, we worked closely with the team at Fantasy World to think through every process, plan project activities meticulously and deploy the solution in an optimized and scalable manner," he said in the statement.

GreenRope Offers Dynamics CRM Plugin for Marketing

GreenRope has launched its GreenRope/Dynamics CRM synchronization tool

Dynamics CRM users can now integrate their current contacts with GreenRope's sales and marketing solution. Contact information is automatically synced between the two platforms, bridging the gap between sales and marketing, company officials said.

That means Dynamics CRM users can now take advantage of GreenRope's marketing automation, email marketing, powerful analytics tools, and more with this new plugin.

Benefits of the GreenRope/Microsoft Dynamics CRM plugin include:

• Easily move contacts and groups from Dynamics CRM to GreenRope.
• Execute professional and strategic marketing campaigns using the GreenRope platform.
• Synched data allows both sales and marketing professionals to access the same updated information across departments.

The GreenRope/Microsoft Dynamics CRM synchronization tool is developed and maintained by eImagine Technology Group Inc.

Dynamics Software Rolls Out Rental Management Tool for Dynamics AX 2012

Microsoft Partner Dynamics Software in the Netherlands has launched its Rental Management Solution for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. The solution gives companies in the rental industry a clear view of all current operational information in real time, enabling them to operate more efficiently, company officials said.

Benefits of the Dynamics Software Rental Management Solution include:

• Improved efficiency and understanding by combining all business information in a single database
• Once-only input and consistent data for sales/rental, scheduling, administration, logistics, etc.
• A quick and accurate picture of the availability of equipment and  manpower
• Access to accurate and up-to-date information, at all times, wherever you are
• A robust information platform as the foundation for reliable supplies and error-free quotation and invoicing
• A variety of statistics and comprehensive management information for optimal control of all business activities

NAVUG Hires Sherry Linares As Program Director

The Dynamics NAV User Group (NAVUG) has hired Sherry Linares as the NAVUG Program Director.

"With Sherry's years of real-world NAV experience as a user, she is already bringing a ton of energy and a true appreciation of the power of the community," said Mark Rhodes, who served as interim NAVUG Program Director, in a statement. "Sherry's insight will help drive the future direction of the user group."

Before joining NAVUG, Linares was the IT Manager, ERP Specialist and Project Manager at Ashai Kasei Bio Process Inc. where she provided implementation, troubleshooting, enhancements and user training for Dynamics NAV. She also oversaw the implementation of Dynamics NAV as a new global ERP system for the company, according to NAVUG officials.