Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Postcode Lookup Release for AX, NAV; New VAR Partnerships, Client Wins;

Data8's Postcode Lookup Plug-in for Microsoft Dynamics AX, NAV

Data8 Ltd., a data cleansing specialist, has released a new version of its Postcode Lookup plug-in that works seamlessly with both Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Microsoft Dynamics AX. The plug-in was originally developed around Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011.

"After requests from a number of ERP and CRM software specialists, we have found that customers who use both CRM and ERP systems, enter a lot of their data into their ERP system first, before adding that data into Dynamics CRM," said Antony Allen, managing director data8, in a statement. "We are now able to offer a cost effective, cross platform, solution to PAF validate address information for accounts, leads and all other entities at the point of entry."

The company is offering a 30-day trial period to let installers appreciate the speed of installation and the savings that the latest iteration of Postcode Lookup plug-in offer companies, Allen said.

Columbus and coMakeIT Partner Up in India

Columbus has chosen coMakeIT as a strategic partner to establish a Global Delivery Center (GDC) in Hyderabad, India. Within the next three years the Global Delivery Center of Columbus is expected grow to 200 specialists in Microsoft Dynamics, according to the company. The partnership will create a global delivery model for the Columbus business that improve customer satisfaction, the company said.

The GDC in Hyderabad will focus on developing industry vertical solutions for food, retail and manufacturing, customizations, implementations and support activities for all Columbus operations globally, officials said. The GDC will be set up to match the ...