With Dynamics Convergence replaced by Envision, the Microsoft conference map is continuing its significant change. The latest happening is Amplify, an event Dynamics GP users planned by Dynamics Communities. "Amplify was driven by demand from the Dynamics GP end-user community after the announcement of the transition from Convergence to Envision," Janet Lampert, president and COO of Dynamic Communities, said in a prepared statement.

Dynamics reseller Tridea Partners has opened an office in Portsmouth, N.H. The company, based in Solana Beach, Calif., noted Portsmouth's proximity to Boston, Mass.; Manchester, N.H. and Portland, Maine. Tridea sells Dynamics AX, GP and CRM. In its announcement, the VAR said it has more than 300 clients in this country. The press release also says Tridea has "a strong base of companies in the Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, Healthcare, Distribution and Alternative Energy."

RSM is carrying three lines of cloud financial software. However, worldwide Oracle NetSuite is the product of choice.  “We have established NetSuite as our go-to global platform,” Steve Ems, principal and national business applications leader for RSM US, said recently.

Dominik Steiner has been named CEO of Alfapeople, a Dynamics VAR that specializes in retail. He replaces Michael Gaardboe, who had held the job at the Denmark-based operation since 2010.