In This Issue - Jan. 2013
GP 2013 Now Available
Managerment Reporter Training
Convergence 2013
Streamline Security in GP
Boyer Named 2012 VAR Star
Dynamics GP Webcasts

GP Tip of the Month

Have you ever wanted or needed to find a table behind a window or the name of a field on a screen? Dynamics GP comes with a built way to assist you in getting what you need. Check out these quick steps here

Reenrollment Award for Microsoft Dynamics GP Customers

Renew your service plan and receive up to 20% off* your next qualifying license purchase, add users, purchase new modules or transition to Business Ready Licensing. Discount is based on tenure of customer and consecutive years of being current on Microsoft Dynamics Service Plan. Offer expires June 28, 2013.

 

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Contact Boyer & Associates

Boyer & Associates

3525 Plymouth Blvd. Ste. 207

Minneapolis, MN 55447

(763) 412-4300

www.boyerassoc.com

 

 

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Now Available!

Dynamics GPAfter 78,000 hours of development time, Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 is now available! This release is the biggest one since the change from Great Plains Accounting (GPA) to Great Plains Dynamics in February 1993. It not only offers more than 125 new features, it adds the amazingly cool Web Client as an additional deployment option. (This Web Client option requires an SSL certificate and is brand new so we recommend waiting until later in the year).

 

These enhancements optimize daily operational and financial processes, improve collaboration, BI and reporting, and deepen interoperability with other Microsoft products and technologies, such as Microsoft Office and Office 365.  

 

You can learn more about all of the new updates here or if you have questions about the release and how it can benefit your organization, contact us here. 

Management Reporter Training Class - New Date!

 

 

Join us for Management Reporter Training on February 20 and 21 This two-day class is ideal for the accountant who has had little formal training in Management Reporter, the new real-time financial reporting application from Microsoft. This class has sold out each of the past 6 months and will only be offered while there is enough interest to fill the classrooms. We limit the classroom to 6 students to guarantee a high quality hands-on class environment.

 

This tool replaces FRx and has undo capabilities, a nicer user interface and the ability to group or organize reports in a more useful way. Discover the power and flexibility of new reporting trees to present financial results at the responsibility level (i.e. by accounting segment or dimension and combinations thereof). Use report output and distribution options including Report Viewer. Topics to be covered include:

  • Designing basic report building blocks in Report Designer with row definitions, column definitions, and reporting tree definitions.
  • Associating the building blocks in a variety of report definitions including trial balance reports, income statements, variance reports, balance sheets and consolidation reports.

When:

February 20 and 21, 2013
 

   
 

Location:

Boyer & Associates office

3525 Plymouth Blvd.

Plymouth, MN, 55447


Cost:

$800 per individual - (laptop, seasoned instructor, lunch and manual will be provided)
 

Join Us for Convergence 2013 in New Orleans

Convergence 2013Join us for the premier Microsoft Dynamics event of the year! Convergence 2013 (March 18-21), in New Orleans, is bringing together customers and partners from around the globe, offering you the opportunity to be part of the international Microsoft Dynamics community. We at Boyer & Associates are excited to be your host and to show you innovative ways to make the most of your Microsoft Dynamics investment. 

 

Convergence is a must-attend event for any organization that utilizes Microsoft Dynamics solutions, is looking to add functionality or is considering business process changes in the near future. 

 

Registration for Convergence is now open so be sure to reserve your spot! Register early to take advantage of great conference discounts and hotel accommodations with special negotiated rates now through January 25, 2013. Contact us if you need help or have questions regarding Convergence.

Streamline Security in Dynamics GP

Fastpath Config AD integrates Microsoft Dynamics with Active Directory for heightened security of the ERP systemFastpath  and streamlined security management. Fastpath Config AD moves all user provisioning to the IT help desk and eliminates potential security conflicts by removing all user administration from Microsoft Dynamics.

 

Config AD enables administrators to manage all aspects of Microsoft Dynamics security from Active Directory. Administrators no longer need access to the Microsoft Dynamics application or to an administrator password to create, change or delete Microsoft Dynamics users.

 

With a simple right-click, a Microsoft Dynamics user can be created in seconds. Security administrators are no longer required to have a system administrator password or even have the Microsoft Dynamics application installed.

 

Features for Config AD for Dynamics GP include: 

  • Eliminates use of 'sa' and Administrator for better security management
  • Streamlines user provisioning
  • Allows users to synchronize Windows IDs and passwords with Dynamics GP
  • Windows password policy enforced for Dynamics GP logins
  • Logoff users after periods of inactivity
  • Manage Dynamics GP security via Active Directory groups
  • Compatible with Citrix, Terminal Services, Remote Desktop Services and Virtual Machines  

To learn more about Fastpath Config AD and what it can do for you, download this free whitepaper "Minimizing the Use of 'sa' in Microsoft Dynamics GP" or contact us for all the details. 

Boyer & Associates Named 2012 VAR Star

VAR Star 2012Boyer & Associates has been selected as a member of Bob Scott's VAR Stars for 2012! Only a group of 100 organizations are honored for their accomplishments in the field of midmarket financial software. This is the third consecutive time Boyer & Associates was named to the list. This list is chosen based on quality rather than sales volume so we especially proud of this award. Check out all the details here.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Webcasts

Please join us for a Microsoft-hosted webcast exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP customers. These one hour pre-recorded webcasts include content designed to ensure you have full exposure into how you can maximize and extend your current Microsoft ERP investment.