Note U.K. is now 4 hours behind us.
Azure moves forward
October 24th, 2013 by Stephen Jones No comments »Many advances recently announced here are two that caught my eye.:
Windows Azure Backup Services. A simple offering for backing up Windows Server to the cloud.
Hyper-V Recovery Manager a service that uses Azure to coordinate the replication and recovery of private clouds that use System Center Virtual Machine Manager. For disaster recovery, the service will help users to replicate between two sites, (both of which can be on-premise).
New Internet top level domain names
October 24th, 2013 by Stephen Jones No comments »ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers announced new generic top-level domain names yesterday,
In addition to well known domians like .com, .net and .org there are four new variations for the end of a web address., ICANN said these will be available soon:.
شبكة, which is Arabic for “web/network”;
онлайн, Russian for “online”;
сайт, Russian for “site”;
游戏, Chinese for “game(s).”
This is the first time these new “strings” have been approved under the new policy that was initiated in 2011. (Companies such as Google have requested new names too, e.g. .YouTube and .lol.)
Gitex 2013 – Thanks for coming to meet Synergy Software Systems!
October 24th, 2013 by Stephen Jones No comments »
A big thank you to our neighbours Globalis for the overall arrangements for the stand and the logistics.
An equally big thank you to all the staff who assisted both on the stand and behind the scenes to make this such a successful event for Synergy Software Systems.
We welcomed partners from BRSANYLYTICS, BI4Dynamics, Keyed-In, TCPOS and Zuchetti who helped to man the stands and to assist the many visitors.
And of course another big thank you to everyone who stopped by and made it all worthwhile – it may take us a day or two to follow up on all the inquiries!
Synergy Software Systems @ Gitex 2013 – Day 2
October 22nd, 2013 by Stephen Jones No comments »
Synergy Software Systems partner, BI4Dynamics, is on the Microsoft stand and is getting a lot of interest from Dynamics Ax and NAV partners and Synergy’s customers.
Watch the main presentaiton today for a live demo or come to the stall next to the lecture area for a personal overview.
Microsoft used Gitex this year, to launch its latest 8.1 software in the Middle East.
Other tehcncial wizardy on display ranged from Google Glasses to a video greetings card.
On the main Synergy Software Systems stand near the entrance to Hall 7, the main draws have been BRSANALYTICS Banking Regulatory Reporting and the Schlage handpunch.
We have been fortunate to have received visitors from all over the Middle East particulalrly from those interestd in Microsoft Dynamics Ax, Dynamics CRM and SharePoint, and Prophix Corporate Performance Management.
There is still plenty of opportunity to meet with us over the next 3 days.
Ask about – tools like:
– the inexpensive and extremly useful Mimosa timetable software for schools
– the very rich featured Filehold document management. Easily Integrates with any application
– the Keyed-in Flex rapid developement platform,
– the Keyed-In SMB version of its PMO office suitable for small media companies, legal and accounting firms, and sub contractors such as plumbers and carpenters- hosted on the cloud. This can be implemented very quickly and is very economically priced, with very low up front investment. Track all you contacts, projects, time booking fees and expenses and billing.
Let us show you!
Gitex 2013 Dubai – Synergy Software Systems gets a busy start
October 20th, 2013 by Stephen Jones No comments »
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the 33rd edition of Gitex Technology Week 2013. He toured all the exhibition halls followed by a growing entourage and enthusiastic supporters, and the Synergy Software Systems stand was one of the first on his route.
Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Shaikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, also attended the opening and there was a large contingent of top government officials, technology experts and business professionals.
The five-day Gitex event is expected to attract 130,000 conference attendees from 150 countries. It felt like most of them had already visited our stands by the end of a busy first day.
Featured solutions included: BRSAnalytics for Banking regulatory reporting, Dynamics Ax, Dynamics CRM, Prophix CPM, Keyed-In Project Management Office, Cisa locks, Schlage biometrics, BI4 Dynamics,
Microsoft Dynamics CRM v4 Customers- time to upgrade
October 19th, 2013 by Stephen Jones No comments »Microsoft announced on April 9th 2013 the end of Mainstream support for Microsoft Dynamics CRM v4.0 with limited support during an extended support phase through to October 4th 2018- and we are now well into October!
No production of further fixes unless clients have purchased an extended hot-fix agreement with Microsoft
As your Microsoft solution partner, Synergy will still support you but we may not be ble to get any further patch support from Microsoft.
Our strong recommendation for all our Microsoft Dynamics CRM v4 users is to quickly move toward upgrading to the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013 release to benefit from the huge enhancements that started with CRM 2011 and which are now further enhanced with the new user interface and new mobile and social capabilities outlined in our recent blog posts.
See us at Gitex to learn more or call Bikram: 04-3365589
Prophix 11- What’s New in Corporate Performance Management – ask Synergy Software Systems, Dubai
October 17th, 2013 by Stephen Jones No comments »Attend the live webcast, ‘What’s new in Prophix 11?’
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/307882984
Prophix 11 introduces mobile access from the iPad, a brand new interface, and redesigned workflow. The latest release offers an improved user experience and further automates complex projects.
Prophix Mobile
Access to live data from anywhere, Prophix Mobile eliminates down time. Analyze and respond to your numbers with financial information at your fingertips. Review secure on-demand reports through the comfort of the iPad’s interface. Prophix Mobile is purpose-built for the iPad, incorporating gestures and swipes, with no web browser required! This brand new app adds the perfect complement to your company’s existing solution.
An improved user interface – Developed with the business user in mind
Use fewer clicks to reach frequently-accessed reports, functions, or data views.
Tile-based screens that replicate the graphic, intuitive feel of Windows 8. Administrators can train new users with settings that they customize via the quick access toolbar. With Prophix 11, configuring views is easy!
Enhanced workflow management
Simplify collaboration for today’s leading businesses.
Prophix’s Workflow Manager leaves a clear audit trail, tracking information as it flows through your organization. Assign, track, review, and report on multi-user initiatives like the budget cycle, the reporting process, and month-end consolidation.
Save time when creating new projects.
Easily manage changes, adjusting in an instant to realign for future years’ plans.
Create groups, use drag and drop functionality to reorder tasks, and view project status updates in graphical form. Prophix 11’s Workflow Manager reduces cycle times while providing greater accountability, ownership, and control.
Call us for a demo and more information or meet us at Gitex in Hall 7 Stand D7
Hear about:
– How Revlon is rolling out Prophix globally alongside Dynamics Ax
and
– How Invensys Rail North America (IRNA) has leveraged a substantial software implementation from Prophix to automate their budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and strategic planning
Dynamics CRM 2013 – Ask Synergy Software Systems at Gitex, October 2013 in dubai
October 17th, 2013 by Stephen Jones No comments »The new Microsoft Dynamics CRM has a cleaner, faster and more intuitive user interface, all to drive your productivity. In this video, Eric Boocock, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft Dynamics shows new elements like the touch enabled navigation model, a new version of the customer record, a new command bar and more. Eric also demonstrates the new Microsoft Dynamics CRM, in Firefox.
No more guessing what to do next. Process guidance, based on industry-leading best practices, helps your sales team easily move from lead to close—faster than ever before. Flexible and configurable, it gives your organization the ability to be agile in the face of change.
A new mobile application keeps salespeople connected to data, team members, and customers. With access to your CRM solution on your iPad or Windows 8 tablet, you have the tools you need to not only look smarter but also to be smarter
The power of Yammer in the context of your task—whether working an opportunity, executing a campaign, or resolving a case—gives you access to the people and resources you need to get things done at the speed of business.
Compared to CRM 2011 the new version includes:
• A new horizontal menu bar that ease user navigation & frees up screen space replacing the CRM left menu and ribbon navigation – read more
• Each CRM module is grouped together in main navigation header including recently viewed items
• Quickly create new CRM records – in the same window! A short form overlay appears enabling new records to be created without changing screen, or opening a new window!
• Associate images with CRM records including contacts and users
• Integrated Bing Maps that dynamically shows the map for the primary record address.
• Skype & Lync integration enabling direct dialling from any phone number field in Dynamics CRM
• Prominent record headers that highlight key data e.g. phone number, status, record owner
• Creates clearer visibility of all parties connected to sales opportunities including: stakeholders, sales team members and competitors
• Collaborate more closely with Yammer enterprise social media integration
• Autosave for CRM record field updates
(P.S. The iPad client for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013 is released!
Stay up to date with your customer info even when you’re on the go. Arrive prepared for every appointment, and update your notes, tasks, contacts, accounts, and leads while the details are still fresh in your mind
•Access your activities, accounts, contacts, and leads from an easy-to-use dashboard
•Quickly enter customer data with only a few taps
•Track progress for key performance indicators visually with charts
•Access your personalized views of lists and grids so that you see the data most important to you
•Pin tiles to the app dashboard to get to the info you need quickly
Available in Apple’s AppStore: https://itunes.apple.com/app/microsoft-dynamics-crm/id678800460?mt=8)
Gitex 2013 – Hospitality Solutions
October 17th, 2013 by Stephen Jones No comments »
Deyafa Systems has a long association with Synergy Software Systems. Ask for an introduction at our stand.
Their solutions include: Multi-company Food and Beverage solutions from Moreton Bay, a top of the range fine dining, Point of Sale from TCPOS, and the very easy to use Spa software. Their solutions are already integrated with back office systems from Synergy Software Systems (e.g.for Finance, HR and Payroll, and Time and attendance.)
