Once upon a time, Microsoft was not even in the ERP software business. They did Windows and Outlook, in other words, desktop applications. But Microsoft had their eyes wide open and they saw that business management software for finance and operations was a growing industry.
Perhaps Microsoft thought about creating their own ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software. We don’t know what was discussed behind closed doors. But history tells us that they decided to purchase going concerns, companies that were already in the marketplace.
So in 2001 and 2002, having scoured the world to find the best ERP software development companies that money could buy, Microsoft bought four prominent ERP enterprises: Great Plains, Solomon, Navision, and Axapta. This quartet became the Microsoft Dynamics family of products: dynamics GP. Dynamics SL, Dynamics NAV, and Dynamics AX.
Then Microsoft poured R&D dollars into all four solutions, improving them and expanding their capabilities and functionality. The Dynamics family became a force to be reckoned with in the business world. But Microsoft, a company that is always forward-thinking and not one to rest on its laurels, came out with pure cloud ERP software solutions: Microsoft Dynamics 365 (based the higher end AX product) and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (based on the midmarket NAV product).
Here’s how Strategic Systems Group (SSG) fits in.
As a company focused exclusively on manufacturing ERP software, we evaluated the options that Microsoft offered and moved forward with 5 of them. For SSG and our manufacturing clients, these are the five faces of Microsoft Dynamics manufacturing ERP software:
Microsoft Dynamics AX
SSG is proud to be an authorized Microsoft Dynamics reseller and software, development partner. Our association allows us to provide top-quality application software and implementation services to our clients. SSG is certified to resell and support Microsoft Dynamics and enterprise products. SSG has assisted several clients that have chosen to migrate from legacy ERP systems to the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations
SSG is your provider for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, a robust business management system that helps you manage financials, sales, service, and operations easier and faster. Our expert team helps our clients reimagine the way they do business with this comprehensive cloud-based management solution.
Microsoft Dynamics GP
SSG has provided expert consulting in Great Plains dating back to the years before it was acquired as a Microsoft product. SSG continues to support client sites that utilize Microsoft Dynamics GP, and assists with upgrades, migrations, and add-ons related to the product.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Dynamics NAV is now Dynamics 365 Business Central. SSG leads clients to success with seamless upgrades to this cloud-based business management solution. Watch an overview of Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
SSG is your provider for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, a robust business management system that helps you manage financials, sales, service, and operations easier and faster. Our expert team helps our clients reimagine the way they do business with this comprehensive cloud-based management solution. Looking for a demo for Business Central? Watch Business Central in action!
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For more information about how SSG can help your manufacturing organization, please contact SSG at (310) 539-4645 or via our contact form today!