From the Desk of Bernard Mustafa
What $1.7 Billion in Dynamics R&D Means to Government Contractors
Paul and I just returned from the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Houston. As we've noticed each year, the Dynamics product line continues to shine as one of Microsoft's lynchpins for growth.
Here are some highlights from the conference:
Microsoft announced that it will spend $1.7 BILLION on Dynamics research and development this year! Microsoft is committed to bringing to market the best enterprise applications in the world and Dynamics NAV will be one of the prominent product lines in that strategy. This is exciting for fast growing government contractors who are looking for the Microsoft alternative for its financial management needs.
Microsoft is committed to bringing down the costs of enterprise software. For example, a Microsoft Dynamics ERP implementation averages one-fifth the cost of a comparable Oracle implementation. Business intelligence application pricing is similarly competitive.
Upcoming releases of Dynamics NAV will feature broader and deeper integration with other Microsoft technologies such as SharePoint and Web services. For example, Dynamics NAV users will be able to access all reports via the web. This is a huge value add for HQ-based government contractor employees that support project leaders around the world.
Email me or call me to discuss what else was discussed at the conference.
CEO, Pleasant Valley Business Solutions
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Three Reasons the Department of Defense is So Focused on Outsourcing |
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This article was originally published in the July 2008 issue of Contract Management and was based on a research paper written by contracts manager Scott Schofield and Ryan Mahoney.
There have been many reasons offered for why the Department of Defense (DOD) is currently focusing so much of its attention toward outsourcing. In the end, they can all be summed up into three reasons:
- Moving military members into warfighting positions
- Creating more efficient and better performing organizations
- Reducing costs
Click here for the rest of the article.
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| Contractors Who Outgrow QuickBooks Look to Dynamics NAV |
High-growth government contractors who are using QuickBooks find out early that they need to migrate to a more flexible and functional project accounting and financial management system. While QuickBooks may be sufficient for small government contractors that are in their formative stages, it does not adequately scale and meet requirements of companies that hold more than one contract, especially if those contracts are managed away from headquarters.
Growing contractors need a system that will scale with them and provide the flexibility to provide effective reporting and DCAA compliance. Companies above $2-5 million in revenue have pushed the limits of QuickBooks and now need to choose a system that helps them more effectively manage and account for their contracts. (More) | |
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Sincerely,
Bernard
Pleasant Valley Business Solutions
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| Introducing The American Small Business Coalition (ASBC) |
Business networking is critical for companies that sell products or provide services to the Federal Government. PVBS participates in AFCEA, FCCC GovCon, NVTC, SECAF and others. We also are members of The ASBC, an organization that provides relationship development and educational events for small to mid-sized companies that market to the government.
The ASBC hosts many events that attract government contractors who are looking to improve their sales and marketing. Its signature events include the Washington Breakfast Club™, Micro-Mondays™ and Business Over Breakfast™. Click here for a complete calendar. Recent events have featured government CIOs and other industry leaders. The ASBC also has a first-class Advisory Board that helps create a top-notch agenda.
Companies meeting the definition of a "small business" for Government Contracting purposes make up the largest portion of The ASBC Community, however medium and large companies as well as government employees also leverage The ASBC resources. Members receive specific assistance related to developing business intelligence, teaming activities, and government sector industry best practices.
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| About Dynamics NAV |
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Microsoft Dynamics NAV for Government Contractors from PVBS is an ERP solution that has been designed specifically for companies that provide services and/or sell products to the Federal Government. It features:
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