Microsoft and Columbus IT to release AX 4.0, a comprehensive and powerful business solution

Microsoft Corp. and leading Microsoft Dynamics Partner, Columbus IT announced plans to release Microsoft Dynamics™ AX 4.0 in the Middle East.

To be launched on the 22nd of January, the adaptable, global business-management solution will be demonstrated to visitors at an event planned to be held at the Fairmont Hotel in Dubai.

The free session will reveal the latest version of Dynamics AX, which helps organizations gain a competitive advantage. Through the use of Web services and other enhancements, the highly anticipated new release delivers a complete enterprise resource planning (ERP) package to automate and streamline processes across a company's financials, customer relationships, business services, human resources and the supply chain.

Organized by Columbus IT, the event will witness audiences addressed by senior officials from Microsoft Dynamics and leading business consultants from Columbus IT. Along with a process-driven product demonstration, the event will also convey the benefits of ERP through the wide knowledge and experience of Brian Wilcox, who has over 20 years of experience in materials management and ERP project management. The distinguished ERP professional is also the author of the new study series for the internationally recognized CPIM examinations.

'Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 helps businesses better manage the complexity within their organization and provides business insight so they can compete more effectively,' said Jayashree Balasubramaniam, Senior AX consultant at Columbus IT Middle East.

'No matter what industry, customer service is a key differentiator today, so businesses need a platform that provides visibility and quickly adapts to the changing needs of their industry. By delivering this flexibility, Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 is transforming business applications to fit the way businesses and users work.'

'Manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, business services, and retail supply chain customers will benefit from Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0. Currently, more than 6,100 customers use earlier versions of Microsoft Dynamics AX. We look forward to receiving invitees at our key event, which is highly knowledge-oriented and free to attend,' concluded Manjeet Singh, General Manager, Columbus IT Middle East.

Microsoft Dynamics is a line of financial, customer relationship and supply chain management solutions that help businesses work more effectively. Delivered through a network of channel partners providing specialized services, these integrated, adaptable business management solutions work like and with familiar Microsoft software to streamline processes across an entire business.