Agenda
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Overall View – “The Philosophy”
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Product Roadmap – Past and Future
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Technology Overview
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Functional Overview
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LLP Expertise and References
What Is Microsoft Dynamics AX?
• Microsoft Dynamics AX is a
comprehensive business management solution for mid-sized and divisions of larger organizations that works like and with familiar Microsoft software to help your people improve productivity.
• Microsoft Dynamics™ AX is built to make it easier to do business across locations and countries by consolidating and standardizing processes, providing visibility across your organization, and simplifying compliance.
• With Microsoft Dynamics AX, you can be confident your business management solution is, and will continue to be,
relevant to the needs of your people and the demands of your industry and
business.
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Business Process Coverage
Manufacturing Project Accounting Logistics
Enterprise Portal Human Resource Management Financial Management Customer Relationship Management Supply Chain Management Business Intelligence
Why Microsoft Dynamics AX?
Simple to use Fits with your systems Fuels your business productivity Structured Unstructured Enables confident decision making
Familiar to Your People
Rich Client Mobile Client SharePoint Client Office Client • RoleTailored user experience. • Microsoft Outlook, Windows Vista, Microsoft Office look and feel. • Automaticgeneration of layout.
• Web browser is the only requirement for clients to access. • SharePoint based. • Rich development tools and technology. • Familiar user interface. • No ERP training required. • Flexible solution with shared source code.
• Designed for mobile devices.
• Clients do not need to be online.
• Contains a sales role. • Framework for
designing new mobile applications.
Industry Strategy
Partner Vertical Solutions Microsoft Dynamics AX Roadmap Microsoft Dynamics AX Industry Solutions 1 2 3 4 1. Service Industries •Professional Services for Microsoft Dynamics AX •Field Services for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2. Retail Industry •Retail Chain Manager for Microsoft Dynamics AX •Advanced Demand Management for Microsoft Dynamics AX 3.Process Manufacturing •Process Industries for Microsoft Dynamics AX 4. Discrete Manufacturing •Industrial Equipment Manufacturing for Microsoft Dynamics AX •Apparel and Textile for Microsoft Dynamics AX 5. Wholesale/ Distribution •Advanced Demand Management for Microsoft Dynamics AX 5Facts & Figures
Oct 2008 10,664 customers Oct 2008 10,664 customers Increased global ERP talent Increased Performance More than 2,000 Partners Total number of users 500.000 More than 10,600 Customers Worldwide CAGR 25% over the last 5 years Oct 2008 10,664 customersProduct Roadmap – The Past
Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Scalable and Global
(2H2006)
AX 4.0 SP1 (Q4 2006) AX 4.0 SP2 (July 2007)
Lean Manufacturing available
Microsoft Dynamics AX “5.0” Application Functionality
(Q2 2008)
Service packs and Extensions Lean Mfg on price list
Microsoft Dynamics AX ”6.0” Connected Business Service packs & Extensions CRM Integration (Q2 2008)
Product Roadmap – The Future
2009 2009 SP1 + TRs “6” • Role Tailored UX • Global Enterprise capabilities • Compliancy Mgt• Ad-hoc self-service BI for all • Electronic Signature • Support for: • Microsoft SQL Server 2008 • Windows Essential Business Server 2008 • Microsoft Dynamics Mobile MAJOR RELEASES • Simplicity • Financial Excellence in Global Org. • Excellence in Business Practices • Increase Industry Footprint • Software + Services
SERVICE PACKS/MINOR RELEASES
November 2008 Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 SP1 • Intelligent Data Management Framework • Project Time * • Lean Manufacturing ** • Environmental Dashboard *** Targeted Releases (TRs) * Available in limited # countries
** Available only in US-English
*** Available in limited languages
Roadmap of Innovation
Lean Manufacturing Environmental SustainabilityDashboard
What Makes Microsoft Dynamics AX Exceptional?
Forms Reports Business Logic User In terf ac e Classes TablesAny Program Written in Microsoft Windows Programming Language Composite Application Web Web Services
Manufacturing AccountingProject Distribution
Enterprise
Portal Human ResourceManagement ManagementFinancial
Customer Relationship Management
Supply Chain
Management BusinessAnalysis
COM Bu sin es s Con n ecto r .N ET B u sine ss Con n ecto r A pp lic atio n In tegr atio n F rame w o rk
Powerful Customizations – Easy Upgrades!
System (SYS) Distributor (DIS)
Business Solution (BUS) VAR Solution (VAR) Customer (CUS) User (USR)
Credit Management
Global Solutions Developed by MBS Additional Geo-specific features Industry functionality by partners Partner-specific functionality Regional functionality
Site functionality Sales Line
Item Processing Sales Invoice
Scalable Client Server Architecture
Microsoft Dynamics AX 3-Tier Client/Server
Object Database
(application files)
• Allows low client bandwidth • Less requirements for client machinery AOS SQL Database (business data) • Requires additional server capacity
• Provides high level of database security • Microsoft SQL Server
2005 or Oracle Database 10g
Clients
• Microsoft Windows clients • Web based clients
Scalable Client Server Architecture
Microsoft Dynamics AX 3-Tier Client/Server
Object Database (application files) AOS SQL Database (business data) Multiple AOS servers can be added Clients
Greater Productivity & Business Insight
Infrastructure & Management Layer
In ter o per abil ity
Development Environment
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Microsoft Dynamics AX can be
fully customized to help growing
business collaborate more
effectively with customers,
partners, employees and
suppliers.
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With the MorphX development
environment, developers can
make changes by designing,
editing, compiling and
debugging, all within a single
screen.
Business Process Coverage
Manufacturing Project Accounting Logistics
Enterprise Portal Human Resource
Management Financial Management Customer Relationship Management Supply Chain Management Business Intelligence
Financial Management
• Microsoft Dynamics AX delivers a range of
financial capabilities that help company consolidate accounts with subsidiaries or distribution centers all over the globe.
• In addition to this,
employees can access
accounting, reporting and detailed analysis at levels appropriate to their job positions.
Logistics
• Logistics in Microsoft Dynamics AX gives you the flexibility to manage inventory and purchasing according to customer
needs, with functionality to support forecasting, classifying, and tracking inventory and the efficient creation and
Manufacturing
• Microsoft Dynamics AX can be
tailored to support the exact needs of manufacturing
business while delivering a low total cost of ownership (TCO).
• It supports build-to-order,
engineer-to-order and build-to-forecast supply-chain
models, across both discrete and batch-process
manufacturing modes. It’s particularly suits mixed-mode manufacturing environments.
Human Resource Management
• Human Resource Management in Microsoft Dynamics AX can give you deeper insight into the status of individual
employees, an overview of the entire organization and the strategic tools to develop the human resources upon which the business goals depend.
Better Reporting & Analysis
• Use Online Analytical
Processing (OLAP) cubes to analyze multidimensional business data
• Data can be analyzed from inside Microsoft Dynamics AX or other products such as Microsoft Excel
– OLAP
– Uses Microsoft Analysis Server
– Supports Microsoft SQL &Oracle
– Connects through OLE DB to Databases
Database server Oracle/Microsoft SQL Microsoft Dynamics
AX Client
DSO OLE DB for OLAP
LLP Group – Expertise
• Partner from 2003
• MS Dynamics NAV and AX
• Microsoft Gold Certified Partner
– Microsoft Business Solutions (NAV and AX competencies)
– Microsoft Data Management Solutions Competency
– Microsoft Business Process and Integration Competency
– Small Business Solutions Specialist Competency
• Member of the President’s Club
• Certified consultants in MS Dynamics AX and NAV
• AX Localisations: Romania and Bulgaria
• Members of Partner Power International (PPI) for Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania.
Partner Power – our organization
to service international customers
• Partner Power is specialized in creating value for international
organizations
• Our organization is dedicated to service multi-national customers
and projects
• Headquarter in Copenhagen next to where MS Dynamics AX and
NAV originally were invented (MS Dynamics Development Center today)
• Our organization covers +50 countries
• Extends our own organization with +6,500 Dynamics professionals
worldwide
• Consolidate knowledge on multi-national projects by providing us
with expert knowledge and real international expertise, supporting tools, consulting services and strong international project
