Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Demand management alliance; Panatracker GP CfMD; AX Win; New VAR VP; Master VAR expands

In this week's Microsoft Dynamics partner news roundup:

• enVista, Avercast Announce Strategic Partnership;
• Panatrack Earns ‘Certified for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013';
• Ciber Deploys Dynamics AX at Netherlands-based Company;
• BroadPoint Technologies Taps Tom Condon as VP of Enterprise Solutions;
• TBS Automation Systems Part of Socius' Sales Affiliate Network

enVista, Avercast Announce Strategic Partnership

enVista, a supply chain consulting and IT services firm, has partnered with Avercast, an inventory forecasting and demand planning solutions provider to allow Microsoft Dynamics AX users to add critical demand planning and sales and operations planning (S&OP) to their ERP platforms.

Avercast has integrated its planning solutions with Dynamics AX to create a common data repository to deliver rapid, accurate demand and supply plans and fully support S&OP, according to company officials. Additionally, dashboards can quickly be built in Dynamics AX, so executives can drill down into data presented in spreadsheet form.

"Combining enVista's supply chain and ERP expertise with Avercast's deep demand planning solution is a perfect fit for Microsoft Dynamics AX users in manufacturing or distribution," said Bruce Eicher, enVista's Managing Partner of Enterprise Solutions, in a statement. "With this partnership, users will gain increased insight into their sales forecasts and inventory levels and cut costs - all within their enterprise system. The cloud-based SaaS architecture enables the ease of implementation and support."

Panatrack Earns ‘Certified for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013'

Panatrack's Panatracker GP solution for tracking inventory, assets and field sales is now certified for Microsoft Dynamics GP version 2013, meaning he ...