Microsoft CRM Implementation – Fundamental CRM Principles Revision by Andrew Karasev
Microsoft CRM is relatively new player on the now becoming traditional CRM software applications market. We would like just to mention shift in the technical conception – Microsoft CRM is committed to Windows and Microsoft components: Exchange, Active Directory, SQL Server, etc (while... Microsoft CRM is for MCSE / Microsoft oriented IT departments – Microsoft CRM would be be-loved system for IT specialists. ... In the case of MS CRM it seems to be from ground up MS development and very excellent fit to Microsoft Business Solutions business strategy.

How to Secure your Computer Systems - 10 Tips for Small Business Owners by Andrew Mapp
As a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, a Certified Computer Forensics Specialist, Network and Security Consultant, Software Developer, and Data Recovery Expert, my passion for technology is undeniable. I also enjoy helping people, especially when it comes to my passion. ... Free Anti Spyware programs such as Microsoft Windows Defender can be found at http://www.microsoft.com and Adaware at http://www.lavasoft.com. ... http://www.microsoft.com. ... A good Firewall for Small Businesses is the TZ 170 from Sonic Wall http://www.sonicwall.com.

Microsoft Dynamics GP/NAV/CRM Implementation in South East Asia – Highlights by Andrew Karasev
Microsoft renamed its ERPs: Great Plains, Navision, Axapta, Solomon and MS CRM and now new names start with Microsoft Dynamics: Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics SL, Microsoft Dynamics CRM. In this small article we will give you highlights... If the conditions of your local country require localization (tax and language specifics – very good example would be India), you should check with Microsoft Business Solutions in your country on the positioning of Microsoft ERPs.

Spreadsheet Programs - Powerful Tools for Organizing and Managing Your Business by Groshan Fabiola
Spreadsheet: A table of rows and columns, free for the entry of data, or formulae for calculating actions on those data. Each row or column is said to contain many ‘cells’ and these cells serve as ‘homes’ for every shred of information. Many spreadsheet applications nowadays have functionality... They account for many of the needs and requirements of small and medium-sized businesses, tracking sales exec commissions, business expenses at tax time and planning budgets to name but a few. ... By requesting the services of such specialist spreadsheet-solution-providing companies, business...

ERP Remote Support: Microsoft Great Plains Analysis – Pluses & Minuses by Andrew Karasev
Former Great Plains Software Dynamics/eEnterprise and currently Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains serves midsize and corporate clients as ERP system in the following countries and regions: USA, Canada, Mexico and Latin America, Brazil (where MBS actually promotes Navision and has GP for... The fact that Ernst & Young consulting subdivision was specializing in supporting Great Plains eEnterprise for clients in remote locations, such as Bermuda, having small offices over there and later on E&Y had to stop it – due to the fact that Microsoft purchased GPS – left large number of...

Backups: An Essential Data Recovery Tool by Albin Conley
Virtually everyone today uses and therefore relies upon computers to some extent whilst going about their daily business. When data stored in your computer becomes corrupted a lack of preparation for this kind of incidence can mean spending a small fortune through using data recovery specialists... Microsoft Windows XP users know this programmes as NTBackup. ... Many reliable back-up programmes exist, one of the best known is included in Microsoft Windows back-up software. ... If you find that your computer doesn’t have this already installed all you have to do is place your Windows CD in...

ERP Implementation: Success Factors by Andrew Karasev
As seeing large number of implementations – in our case these are Microsoft Business Solutions Products: Great Plains, MS CRM, Navision – we would like to give you our opinion on what should you consider to do to secure implementation success. These principles should work as for large... So many times we were spinning our wheels in trying to test new custom business logic, when, say Windows or MS SQL Server security was restricting us to do the actions we needed • Do Not Overnegotiate. ... Our experience indicates that the lack of internal or always available onsite specialist decreases...

Microsoft CRM: Data Conversion – Import from Act! by Andrew Karasev
Best Software Act! is very popular CRM for small and mid-size organization. This system attracts business owner by its low price, plus system is very easy to use. However if your business is growing you should reach the moment to implement more advanced CRM solution. ... Big River]] [CDATA[Chicago]] [CDATA[IL]] [CDATA[123456]] [CDATA[Toy Corporation]] {4F1849C3-9184-48B5-BB09-078ED7AB2DAD} • Reading, parsing and MS CRM object creation look is relatively simple: Microsoft.Crm.Platform.Proxy.BizUser bizUser = new Microsoft.Crm.Platform.Proxy.BizUser(); ICredentials...

Microsoft Great Plains in Metal Distribution: Implementation & Customization – Consultant Overview by Andrew Karasev
Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains serves to the wide spectrum of horizontal markets and could be also considered as generic ERP/MRP/Accounting platform for light and advanced customization to fit verticals. In this small article we describe distribution sector with the example from metal... In Microsoft Great Plains you have reserved 5 digits in the currency datatype to be able to track 5 decimals of the $. ... This report is typical for distribution and logistics type of business. ... Both should pull info from Sales Order Processing (SOP) module and have item lookup to Inventory...

Computer...Take A Letter... A Speech Recognition Update by Grant Fairley
Most of us are used to just shouting at our computers when they misbehave. We wish that there was an axe included as standard equipment along with our keyboard and mouse. What if you had something nice to say to your computer? Imagine if your computer actually listened to you and did what you... From huge to small you can find speech in your PDA, cell phone and even toys. ... It has been predicted that it is in these large and small applications that we will really see and hear speech in the future as the desktop computer becomes a thing of the past.