news and events

May 13, 2009 - MeritCare 2009 Web Training Session Calendar
We are proud to be offering three free MeritCare Training Sessions for 2009. The three topics will include: "Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 SQL Server Reporting Services Reports", "Microsoft Dynamics GP Manufacturing Costing Tips and Tricks", and "Using FRx for Multi-Company Consolidations". These training sessions are open to all - you simply have to register to attend. Learn more about the free MeritCare Web Training Sessions.

May 12, 2009 - How Fast Can You Do It? A Rapid Configuration wins a Garmin Nuvi 265T!
Welcome to our Microsoft Dynamics GP Rapid Configuration Contest. Branislav Stojanovic, Senior Quality Analyst for Merit Solutions, shows us how to configure a new instance of Microsoft Dynamics GP in under 3 minutes using the Rapid Configuration tool. How fast can you do it? The fastest configuration wins a Garmin Nuvi 265T! Read more about our How Fast Can You Do It contest.

May 4, 2009 - Merit Solutions Featured on Microsoft's Channel 9 Website
John O’Donnell, Microsoft Dynamics ISV Architect Evangelist, recently stopped by the Merit Solutions office to discuss our Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Snap In - the Vendors Journal. In this video, John talks with Merit Solutions team members Bill Burke and Nenad Simeunovic and learned about our Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Snap In / Integration capabilities. Product Demonstration starts at time index - 8:10. View the Dynamics AX Snap In video on Channel 9.

April 24, 2009 - Microsoft Virtual Convergence Now Live
Microsoft's Virtual Convergence site is now live and open to all. The site was originally only open to Convergence attendees - but has since opened to the general public.  Once the site loads, you can access almost everything as a non-attendee to the event. If you attended Convergence, you can use your CommNet credentials to unlock the full features of the site and view all sessions. View more information about Virtual Convergence.

April 20, 2009 - Business Ready Flexible Pay for Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft is pleased to introduce Business Ready Flexible Pay for Microsoft Dynamics. This offering reduces a your upfront investment through predictable and affordable annual payments which can help optimize your cash flow and improve IT budget management. Microsoft is listening to you and actively enabling you to preserve capital resources while making strategic investments in their future. Implementing Microsoft Dynamics and taking advantage of their Business Ready Enhancement Plan helps you increase their productivity and maximize your return on investment. Learn more about Microsoft's Business Ready Flexible Pay.

April 14, 2009 - Merit Solutions AXcellerator Services
Headquartered just outside of Chicago in Wheaton, Illinois, Merit Solutions has an award-winning Dynamics AX development team located in Belgrade, Serbia, allowing us to offer “hybrid” development services with dual benefits: the cost savings of offshore resources AND a local presence for your peace of mind. Merit Solutions, Inc. is an award-winning Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and has been delivering high quality, cost-effective solutions to firms around the globe since 1999. Our AXcellerator service offering meets the needs of all types and sizes of organizations who are seeking to improve and or extend the functionality of their Dynamics AX business application. Read more about the Merit Solutions AXcellerator Services.

April 9, 2009 - New Demo Series, Dynamics AX 2009
A couple months ago, we published a short series of demo videos for Microsoft Dynamics GP. This time, it is Dynamics AX 2009's turn. The first video in this five part series is a Microsoft Dynamics 2009 Overview video. This video shows how Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 allows you to maintain your competitive edge by: managing growth / change, competing in a global environment, and staying ahead of compliance regulations. Part two of this series shows Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 as a comprehensive business management solution that empowers your people to work more productively. Because of its familiar interface and tight integration with current Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 allows your people to work quickly and effectively. View the Dynamics AX 2009 Demo Series.

March 30, 2009 - Microsoft TechDays 2009 Virtual Event
Be a part of Microsoft history and join developers from all over the world for the first ever 24-hour day of technology learning. Participate in 95 live sessions anywhere, at anytime, or on-demand at your convenience. Microsoft TechDays allows you to learn the technology, connect with experts and peers, and then apply what you learn. This event takes place on April 1, 2009. Learn more about Microsoft TechDays 2009 Virtual Event.

March 27, 2009 - Merit Solutions Recognized by Microsoft Midwest Partner Awards
Merit Solutions, Inc. announced today it has won the ‘Small Business Transformations’ award as part of Microsoft’s H1 Midwest Area Partner Awards Program. The company was chosen out of an extensive field of Microsoft partners for delivering market-leading customer solutions built on Microsoft technology. Read more about the Small Business Transformation Press Release.

March 16, 2009 - Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Vendors Journal Snap In Now Available
The Vendors Journal Snap In for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 is now available for download. The Vendors Journal enables more productive meetings by allowing employees to capture all the information needed about a particular vendor, take that information with them, view it and update it, all while remaining offline from the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 system. It does this by capturing the vendor information in a Microsoft Office InfoPath 2007 form that pulls the data from Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009. Download your free Vendors Journal Snap In now.

February 20, 2009 - Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Vendors Journal Snap In
Merit Solutions is proud to announce the release of a new Snap In for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009. The Vendors Journal Snap In, development by Merit, enables more productive meetings by allowing employees to capture all the information needed about a particular vendor, take that information with them, view it and update it, all while remaining offline from the Microsoft Dynamics™ AX 2009 system. You can maximize employee productivity with this Dynamics AX 2009 Snap-In, and best of all, it's FREE. Learn more about the Dynamics AX Vendors Journal Snap-In.

February 13, 2009 - New Microsoft Dynamics GP Videos, Plus Demos Posted Online
Over the next week or so, we will be posting a couple of Dynamics GP videos to our site. These videos will let you experience Microsoft Dynamics GP the easy way, whether it be a product overview, or more in depth examples of how Microsoft Dynamics GP empowers people through our Financial, Supply Chain, HRP, Reporting or IT functionality. We would also like to point out our new "Demos" page, listing all our Microsoft Dynamics and Merit Solutions demos. View these Microsoft Dynamics GP demos online now.

February 4, 2009 - Mobile Life Ventures Implements Dynamics GP in Two Weeks
Mobile Life Ventures chooses to implement Microsoft Dynamics GP in two weeks using the Rapid Configuration Tool with Merit Solutions Directed Implementation methodology. Mobile Life Ventures was recently acquired by a Chicago-based private equity company, and they needed a central system put in place that would work in conjunction with their retail POS system to track sales transactions and financial reporting. Merit Solutions was able to meet the two-week go live date on time and under budget. From day one, Mobile Life Ventures was importing hundreds of financial records representing thousands of inventory and initial sales transactions from nearly 100 locations. Read more to learn how Mobile Life Ventures was able to have Microsoft Dynamics GP live within two weeks.

February 3, 2009 - Microsoft Dynamics AX Webcast: Improve User Productivity
Please join Merit Solutions for this exciting Dynamics AX webcast. Looking to maximize your operational productivity? Organizations are constantly faced with making critical business decisions which requires having accurate and timely data. Learn how Microsoft Dynamics AX can encourage your users to capture the data in the first instance, allowing you to gain visibility throughout your entire organization to make those informed decisions. Register now for this Dynamics AX Webcast.

January 21, 2009 - Convergence Early Bird Registration Ends Today
After extending the deadline from January 14 to January 21, today is the last day to take advantage of the early bird discount for Microsoft Convergence 2009. This is your last chance to Save $300 on each registrant. Register early, secure your favorite hotels while they are still available, and take advantage of better airline rates. Register now for the Microsoft Convergence Early Bird discount.

January 13, 2009 - New Microsoft Dynamics Development Blog
Merit Solutions has decided to publish a new Microsoft Dynamics Development blog, "Development Matters: Dynamics Development News that Matters". Be sure to check back frequently for news on Microsoft Dynamics and Custom Application Development. The first two articles are: "Layers in Dynamics AX 2009", and "Advanced Lot Management Part 1: Installation". View the Development Matters Blog.

December 18, 2008 - 0% Financing for New Microsoft Dynamics Customers
Preserve your capital resources in the current economic situation while making important strategic investments in your future. With the Microsoft Dynamics 0% Financing Promotion on new Microsoft Dynamics ERP and Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions we can help your organization acquire powerful business assets that pay off in the near term and over the long haul—by helping you drive productivity, maximize efficiency, and adapt and grow your business in today’s fast-changing market. Visit www.microsoftfinancing.com for more information.

December 2, 2008 - Early Bird Registration for Microsoft Convergence Now Open
Microsoft has now opened Early Registration for Convergence 2009 New Orleans. Register before January 14 and save $300 per attendee! Choose your Registration Type: Register as an Existing Customer or Partner; Register as a Prospect Customer or Partner; Register a Group; Register with an RSVP code. Secure your spot with the Early Bird registration.