What is Microsoft Dynamics AX?

What is Microsoft Dynamics AX?

Microsoft Dynamics AX is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution designed to unify business systems so that data is stored, compiled, and accessed through a single system. Dynamics AX was Microsoft’s flagship ERP solution for many years, and was the first Dynamics product built in the cloud.

By housing all of your core processes and data under one roof, Dynamics AX makes it easy to standardize operations, provide visibility, and simplify compliance. Its core ERP capabilities include financial management, human capital management, business intelligence, production, supply chain management, procurement and sourcing, project management and accounting, sales and marketing, and service management. It also supports complex integrations, global deployment scenarios, and advanced security and development requirements.

8 signs Microsoft Dynamics AX is the right solution for you

  1. You have complex business processes with a high volume of transactions and are looking for better control over your operations
  2. You are looking for an agile cloud solution that allows you to build as you grow
  3. You have a mobile workforce in need of access to your systems anywhere and everywhere
  4. You need a proper Project Accounting tool for tracking and managing all aspects of a project
  5. You don’t have the rich analytic capabilities right now with disjointed systems so you need a solution that can provide quick and accurate reports
  6. You require industry-specific capabilities in one of the following industries: Manufacturing, Distribution, Retail, Public Sector, or Services
  7. You are running a multinational corporation that requires localizations, multi-language and multi-currency functionality
  8. You need to be able to deliver seamless commerce and omni-channel excellence

At one point, Microsoft Dynamics AX was used in over 20,000 organizations of all sizes, worldwide. These companies are capitalizing on this modern, connected solution with a familiar user interface to drive business outcomes, manage intelligent operations, and deliver outstanding customer experiences.

What’s next for Microsoft Dynamics AX?

Over the years Microsoft has rebranded and updated Dynamics AX into new products to improve functionality and add new features. In 2016, Dynamics AX was rebranded to Dynamics 365 for Operations, then to Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations shortly thereafter. In 2018, Finance and Operations was split into individual cloud-based applications so that customers could choose which elements of an ERP system they need.

By October 2021, mainstream support had ended for Dynamics AX 2009, AX 2012, AX 2012 R2, and AX 2012 R3, leaving users with a path to upgrade and migrate to a newer product.

Your Microsoft Dynamics AX partner

For businesses still running on a legacy version of Dynamics AX, Rand Group offers full lifecycle Dynamics AX support services. We have an experienced team of ERP experts focusing on the implementation, customization, and support of all versions of Dynamics AX, both on-premise and cloud hybrid deployments. ​As a Microsoft partner with over 20 years of experience, Rand Group offers the business, technical, industry, and accounting expertise to fully support your Dynamics AX users and the objectives of your organization.

For Dynamics AX users ready to upgrade to a newer version or migrate entirely to a new ERP, Rand Group also provides migration assistance. Our team will help your business select the best ERP solution for your unique processes, then implement it, and ensure a smooth migration from Dynamics AX. Read an overview of the migration process from Dynamics AX 2012 to Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations.

 

Front to back Dynamics AX support

Rand Group has a team of experts experienced in all versions of Dynamics AX committed to helping unlock the full potential of your implementation, beyond just end-of-life support and troubleshooting.

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