Sunrise Technologies and SolidSpace partner to deliver Microsoft Dynamics AX software as a service

The Sunrise Technologies and SolidSpace partnership generates a scalable and cost effective alternative to a licensed Enterprise Resource Planning system.


(Winston-Salem, NC) February 1, 2008- Sunrise Technologies and SolidSpace today announced they are partnering to offer Microsoft Dynamics AX software, an Enterprise Resource Planning System, as a hosted per-user/per-month service. The Microsoft Dynamics AX hosted solution enables smaller manufacturers and wholesale distributors to automate and streamline business processes with flexible contract terms, and no upfront hardware and software costs.

Sunrise Technologies is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner specializing in Microsoft Dynamics AX, holding the highest level of qualifications in product competency and industry expertise. Microsoft Dynamics AX is a comprehensive and flexible business solution with integrated functionality across finance, supply chain management, customer relationship management and distribution. Microsoft Dynamics AX will streamline your business processes, improve supplier and trading partner communications, and significantly increase operational efficiency. Offering Microsoft Dynamics AX cost cutting and time saving features as a hosted solution offers smaller businesses the competitive advantage they would not typically be able to afford.

SolidSpace, a leading provider of IT hosting and networking services for the software industry, has been enabling enterprises to deliver their software as a service seamlessly and economically for over 10 years. The Partnership with SolidSpace will offer clients a Tier 1 business solution for a low monthly price per user. SolidSpace’s IT professionals and secure data center will provide 24/7 monitoring and technical support as well as the added security of multi-version daily data backups and off site data storage. This scalable hosted solution gives businesses the application functionality of an integrated Web service, with the ability to manage and monitor their entire business operations from anywhere, at any time.

Having implemented numerous business solutions for mid to large manufacturing and distribution companies, Sunrise Technologies saw smaller businesses struggling with the same planning problems. “We are extremely excited to offer a practical, cost effective solution that delivers the full power of Dynamics AX, without the up-front investment normally required for an ERP implementation”, states John Pence, President of Sunrise Technologies.

“Combining Sunrise Technologies’ and SolidSpace’s expertise brings a cost effective and infrastructure driven form of Microsoft Dynamics AX to the small business market. This software as a service (SaaS) solution gives businesses the opportunity to expand their infrastructure with centralized management, reduced integration times and unmatched support” states Jim Capps, president of SolidSpace.

About SolidSpace, LLC
SolidSpace, LLC is a leading provider of IT hosting and network services, enabling enterprises to deliver their software as a service seamlessly and economically. SolidSpace's solutions provide website, application and database hosting, managed services, colocation and broadband services. SolidSpace, LLC is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC, and is a portfolio company of SilkRoad Equity LLC (www.silkroadequity.com). Additional information about SolidSpace, LLC services can be found at www.solidspace.com.

About Sunrise Technologies
Sunrise Technologies was founded in 1994 as a consulting services company, is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, and member of Microsoft’s elite President's Club. Sunrise sells, implements, and supports the Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system. Sunrise Technologies is a global company with its corporate headquarters in the Piedmont Triad Research Park of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Sunrise has regional offices in Dallas, TX, Los Angeles, CA, and Xi'an, China.