Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Security; Support offering; Healthcare interoperability; Education win

In this week's Microsoft Dynamics partner news roundup:

• Hitachi Solutions America introduces Security by Trace Auditing, Key Management, and Encryption
• MCA Connect launches strategic Microsoft Dynamics support offering, MCA Advantage
• Mazik Global Releases MEDIC, healthcare interoperability solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Campus Management selected for India's first statewide implementation of a university management system

Hitachi Solutions America introduces Security by Trace Auditing, Key Management, and Encryption

Hitachi Solutions America Ltd., a provider of industry solutions powered by the Microsoft Cloud, has announced Hitachi Solutions Security by Trace Auditing, Key Management, and Encryption (STAKE), a security extension for Microsoft Dynamics 365 that offers new data protection capabilities.

Through encryption, patented key generation and storage, and unique trace audit logging, STAKE adds layers of security to data stored and shared on the cloud, according to company officials.

STAKE augments existing Microsoft Dynamics 365 systems, controls user encryption keys, and separates regulatory checks and balances.

MCA connect launches strategic Microsoft Dynamics support offering, MCA Advantage

MCA Connect, a systems integrator and Microsoft Dynamics Gold Partner, has launched MCA Advantage, its upgraded support offering, which is intended to be a step up from traditional managed services.

For a set fee, the MCA Advantage team provides guidance and reactive support for clients' Microsoft environments.

"MCA Connect's goal with this new offering is to optimize our clients' current environments to give them the competitive edge they want," said Claude Watson, CEO of MCA Connect, in a statement. "With MCA Advantage, we act as your trusted advisor, providing strategic technology leadership and guidance, as well as software support."