Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: ERP partner acquisition; AX equipment dealer win; VAR executive promotion

In this week's Microsoft Dynamics partner news roundup:

• Sikich Acquires Altico Advisors;
• Leavitt Machinery Selects XAPT's Dynamics AX for Equipment Dealers
• Green Beacon Promotes Matthew Beaumont;

Sikich Acquires Altico Advisors

Microsoft partner Sikich LLP, a professional services firm, has acquired Altico Advisors to boost its technology service offerings and expand its presence on the East Coast.

Based in Marlborough, Mass., Altico specializes in implementing and supporting Microsoft Dynamics GP, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM for middle-market clients across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution and professional services. The transaction adds Altico's ERP and CRM offerings to Sikich's portfolio of technology solutions, company officials said.

Founded in 2005, Altico Advisors now has more than 30 employees and $8 million in annual revenue. As part of the transaction, Kean and James Hickey, vice president and director of operations, will become partners at Sikich and will help oversee the company's growth in the East region.

Leavitt Machinery Selects XAPT's Dynamics AX for Equipment Dealers

XAPT Corp. has announced that Leavitt Machinery, a material handling equipment dealers has selected XAPT's Microsoft Dynamics AX for Equipment Dealers solution to streamline business processes and better equip the business for continued growth.

Leavitt Machinery will implement Microsoft Dynamics AX for Equipment Dealers by using XAPT's rapid deployment implementation product, SEAL.

Green Beacon Promotes Matthew Beaumont to VP Dynamics CRM Public Sector Practice

Microsoft Dynamics CRM solution provider Green Beacon Solutions has promoted Matthew Beaumont to vice president of Public Sector.