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INFOR INTROS MARKETING APP

infor logoInfor has introduced Infor10 Marketing, an integrated database marketing application, as part of the Infor10 CRM Enterprise (Epiphany) suite. The package helps marketers plan, execute and monitor direct-to-consumer marketing activities and customer touches simultaneously across outbound channels such as email, direct mail, SMS, Facebook and Twitter, and inbound elements, including websites, mobile, online store, call center, voice response units, POS terminals, kiosks and ATMs. Read more...

AKTION STARTS WEB BIZ

Aktion Associates, a construction and accounting software reseller, has started Aktion WebWorks. The new initiative is designed to provide customizable, easy-to-deploy websites based on open-source technology. Aktion, based in Maumee, Ohio, handles Sage’s construction and real estate applications, and Intacct’s Internet-based accounting product.

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EPICOR OFFERS RETAIL RELEASE

epicor logoEpicor Software has rolled out Epicor Eagle Release 21, a retail system that was announced at the National Retail Federation Show this week in New York. Epicor said the latest version offers “New and improved access to real-time performance data and streamlined inventory planning tools support improved speed and accuracy of decision making for better business performance.” Read more...

IBIS PICKS SCRIBE FOR CRM ONLINE

ibis logoIbis, an Atlanta-based Dynamics reseller, has adopted the Scribe Online Integration Platform, for use in its Dynamics CRM Online practice. Scribe is utilized to integrate information entered on websites with Dynamics CRM and the Dynamics accounting software packages. The data flow is in both directions. Ibis plans to roll out Dynamics CRM Online internally with the Scribe Online Replication Service providing backup and external reporting. Besides offering CRM, Ibis also markets Dynamics GP and AX.

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UNIT4 REVS RISE 3 PERCENT

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Unit4, which markets the Agresso and Coda lines, said this week that revenue for the fourth quarter ended December 31, would be about $164 million, an increase of roughly 3 percent from a year earlier. The numbers were released in a trading update with final results to be reported on February 25.

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ACCOUNTMATE GOING TO VEGAS

accountmate_logoAccountMate is returning to a single conference for its resellers next year. But it is not returning to the California venues it has historically used for its Synergy gathering. For 2011, AccountMate opted for regional meetings with resellers, to give them a break on travel. Read more...

CARGAS SETS UP TWO UNITS

Jon Clemens, Cargas Cargas, based in Lancaster, Pa., has established two units. These are Cargas Energy, which develops industry software and mobile applications for fuel delivery and HVAC service companies and the Business Solutions unit, which markets Dynamics GP and CRM. Read more...

DYNAMICS REVS UP 11 PERCENT

microsoft dynamics logoMicrosoft has reported that Dynamics revenue for the second quarter ended December 31 was up by 11 percent over last year's corresponding period. Dynamics CRM revenue was up by more than 30 percent.

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NAV VARS OFFER DISTRIBUTION SOFTWARE

Sheldon Kralstein, Clients FirstTwenty-five Dynamics NAV resellers have allied to market a distribution and warehouse management product based on their application. NAV-X is the package being brought out by the group, which is accepting applications from VARs who would like to resell the product.

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BLACKBAUD BUYING CONVIO

Marc Chardon, BlackbaudNonprofit specialist Blackbaud is acquiring Convio, which makes Internet-based applications for nonprofit organizations. The deal is being accomplished as a merger with Blackbaud offering $16 per share for Austin, Texas-based Convio, giving it a value of about $275 million.

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