Microsoft Dynamics AX Cited as an Order Management Hub Solutions Leader by Research Firm

Forrester Research Inc. has recognized Microsoft Dynamics AX a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Order Management Hubs for August 2010.

According to the report, Microsoft has reached Leader designation for the first time based mainly on the strength of its strategy, including a top three product and go-to-market strategy as well as market-leading ownership costs.

To participate in the Forrester Wave, vendors had to meet specific requirements, including an ability to provide support for market-leading industries, to demonstrate a broad business process footprint and to target organizations with 500 or more employees.

These vendors were then evaluated against 112 criteria based on current offering, strategy, and market presence. According to Forrester, Microsoft Dynamics AX was one of the vendors that earned a Leader designation because of "strong support for end-to-end management processes and forward-looking product strategies."

Crispin Read, general manager, Microsoft Dynamics ERP said being named a Leader in the Forrester Wave reflects the company's investment in its Microsoft Dynamics ERP industry road map, as well as it support for two-tier ERP implementations and its Dynamic business vision.

"By delivering on a market vision focused on simplifying the user experience, increasing productivity and delivering continuous innovation for customers, we are able to help them keep pace with the rapid rate of change in today's complex business environment," Crispin said in a statement.

According to the report, "Microsoft's product strategy represents a compelling vision for end-to-end order management. As large and enterprise-sized companies continue to experience difficulty with existing systems, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 will play an increasing role as a key alternative for divisions and subsidiaries looking for lower-cost and more effective alternatives."

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