Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Forecasting for Semiconductor Industry; Fundraising Goes Mobile; SL and CRM Partner Wins

In this week's Microsoft Dynamics partner news roundup:

• Axonom Strengthens Forecasting Module for Market-leading Semiconductor Solution
• StratusLIVE for Fundraisers Now Available on Mobile Devices
• Porta Immigration Selects Candlewest to Implement Microsoft Dynamics CRM
• Boyer & Associates Helps Meritas Improve Financial and Operational Efficiency with Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011

Axonom Strengthens Forecasting Module for Semiconductor Solution

Axonom, a provider of high-tech industry customer relationship management (CRM) and partner relationship management (PRM) solutions for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011, has added dimensional data grid functionality to its Powertrak Forecasting module, a significant component to its semiconductor industry solution.

The dimensional data grid functionality adds additional flexibility to Axonom's Powertrak Forecasting module, which is equipped with in-line editable grids, officials said. The module is now also able to present data dynamically over two related dimensions and allow users to edit that data in-line.

Users can also flip the axes of the grid at will, e.g., with one click of a button, columns display as rows and rows display as columns. The result is a fast, responsive, and intuitive interface for forecast data entry that's configured with Powertrak Application Builder, officials said.

The Powertrak Forecasting also handles complex, multi-channel detailed revenue forecasting down to the individual representative, product SKU and territory.

"Graphical user interface studies show it is easier for people to consume and work with data that is closely grouped on the page," said William Barrow, CTO at Axonom, in a statement. "Studies also show that people move their eyes horizontally, across rows rather than down columns. As a result of this new functionality, we know that end users will be ...