Ferranti Computer Systems Earns Certified for Microsoft Dynamics Accreditation
Ferranti Computer Systems announced today that MECOMS, the reference ERP–CRM solution to empower Energy, Water & Utility Companies, is now Certified for Microsoft Dynamics, which signifies that the solution has met Microsoft Corp.´s highest standard for partner–developed software. By successfully meeting all certification requirements, MECOMS can now carry the distinct Certified for Microsoft Dynamics logo.
Solutions that are Certified for Microsoft Dynamics have demonstrated development quality and compatibility with the Microsoft Dynamics product on which it runs by passing rigorous VeriTest software solution testing for Microsoft Dynamics and are profiled in the Microsoft Partner Solution Profiler tool. In addition, the Microsoft Dynamics partner must have customers who are successfully using the certified solution and are willing to recommend it, be enrolled in a Partner Service Plan with Microsoft, and be a Gold Certified Partner in the Microsoft Partner Program.
For customers, Certified for Microsoft Dynamics helps identify Microsoft Dynamics solutions that have been tested for compatibility, meet high quality standards, and are successfully used by existing customers. This certification represents a significant step in elevating the standard for partner–developed software solutions for industry–specific business applications. By highlighting these solutions, Microsoft also creates new opportunities for partners to expand their reseller channel and to better promote their packaged Microsoft Dynamics solution for customers.
"By requiring both the software solution and the partner to meet our highest standards, Microsoft is assuring customers that these certified solutions work with their investments in Microsoft Dynamics," said Doug Kennedy, vice president, Microsoft Dynamics Partners. "Microsoft congratulates Ferranti Computer Systems on achieving the Certified for Microsoft Dynamics status for MECOMS by demonstrating its success and commitment in delivering a leading Microsoft Dynamics solution."
MECOMS, as a Microsoft Dynamics® AX vertical with a strong in–depth industry focus, makes a difference in the market – helping customers optimizing their cost–to–serve and handling their meter to cash cycle by offering Energy Data Management & Advance Metering Infrastructures, CRM, Billing and Cash Collection.
MECOMS is a modular, scalable and flexible solution that supports the meter–to–cash processes for different market players. MECOMS streamlines your business processes such as financial management, metering, contract management, CRM, billing and cash collection. The solution is based on Ferranti´s best practices and features a business blueprint model with an integrated process modeling tool and extensive documentation, which means that customers and implementation partners have the right tools for a successful, agile implementation.
As a leading IT systems integrator Ferranti offers energy and utility players the technical resources they need to fulfill the challenges of the new digital economy. Ferranti´s technical expertise, knowledge of information systems and understanding of the business processes in the energy and utility markets, puts the company in a position to offer these companies the IT services they need.
Ferranti Computer Systems has always been committed to software excellence, and achieving the Certified for Microsoft Dynamics designation for MECOMS is a reflection of that commitment," said Franky Baert, Managing Director Ferranti
About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics is a line of financial, customer–relationship and supply–chain management solutions that helps 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.
About Ferranti Computer Systems
Ferranti Computer Systems was founded in 1976 as a subsidiary of Ferranti International. In 1994 Ferranti became part of the Dutch Nijkerk Group. In addition to its head office in Antwerp, the company also has an office in Amsterdam. In 1994, Ferranti became one of the first IT companies to attain ISO–9001 certification. Ferranti brings together more than 30 years of experience in ICT consultancy, system development and integration, network technology, managed services and Business Process Outsourcing for a number of specific markets including the energy, utilities and public transport sectors as well as industrial and service companies.
Among Ferranti´s clients include Huntsman, Connexxion, Essent, Indexis, Delta, HVC Energie, Nidera, SPE, Schiphol Airport, Dutch Rail"¦
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