Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: NZ AX Acquisition; Cloud NAV win; Filipino AX Retail Win; GP EDI CfMD

In this week's Microsoft Dynamics partner news roundup:

• UXC Eclipse Acquires Dynamics AX Division of Koorb Consulting;
• YunoJuno Live on Dynamics NAV in the Cloud;
• Shakey's Pizza Taps Dynamics AX for Retail;
• Data Masons Achieves Certified for Dynamics GP 2015 Accreditation

UXC Eclipse Acquires Dynamics AX Division of Koorb Consulting

UXC Eclipse Ltd has acquired the Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft business intelligence divisions of Microsoft partner Koorb Consulting Ltd in New Zealand. UXC Eclipse is a wholly owned subsidiary of UXC Limited.

With the acquisition, UXC Eclipse becomes largest Microsoft Dynamics AX partner in New Zealand and one of the top two largest AX partners globally, company officials said.

UXC Eclipse has operated Dynamics GP and Dynamics NAV practices in New Zealand since 2006. Adding Koorb Microsoft Dynamics AX and BI divisions will enable the company to grow its business in the region, officials said.

"There are great synergies between UXC Eclipse and the Koorb Consulting business," said Bradley Stroop, CEO, UXC Eclipse, in a statement. "This acquisition sees two very similar businesses come together, both with a Microsoft Dynamics AX and BI focus, and significant market presence."

"In the last 18 months, UXC Eclipse made two significant acquisitions in North America, growing the company in the United States to over 200 people with revenues currently at $68 million," said Cris Nicolli, managing director, UXC, in a statement. [This] acquisition sees a renewed focus on the APAC region, where we have always been highly successful. It will cement UXC Eclipse's position as the largest Microsoft Dynamics AX partner in New Zealand, expanding the business with more than 50 staff and over 200 ...