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Redwood City, Calif. – September 10, 2008 – Tectura, a worldwide provider of business consulting services to mid-sized companies and divisions of larger enterprises, today announced general availability of ReQlogic™ Version 6 for Microsoft Dynamics® AX 2009. 

ReQlogic is the leading web-based procurement, requisitioning, expense reporting and workflow solution for Microsoft Dynamics® ERP solutions. 
ReQlogic automates the purchasing and expense reporting cycles, which improves the efficiency and accuracy of these processes, thus reducing costs.

 ReQlogic’s advanced functionality includes a specialized routing engine suitable for mid-size and large organizations whose needs exceed the standard functionality within Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009.  ReQlogic provides a 100% browser interface, enabling it to scale to hundreds or thousands of users with minimal effort.  The modules of ReQlogic include requisitions, expense reports, punchout, online receiving, multi-company, project, budget, RFQ, and supplier portal. It also provides mobile device interface and a flexible workflow engine. 

ReQlogic is tightly integrated with Microsoft Dynamics AX and has a large install base, making it the most agile solution available. 
“We are very excited about adding compatibility with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 and all the benefits it brings to customers,” said Tim Jad, ReQlogic Product Manager with Tectura.

“Customers whose procurement, requisitioning or expense reporting needs exceed the standard offering within Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 now have a solution that brings both unprecedented depth of functionality and real-time integration.” “The release of ReQlogic 6 for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 is further evidence of our long-term commitment to deliver first-class products and services to the Microsoft Dynamics market, “said Tom Galambos, Tectura Executive Vice President, Global Services.  “Tectura continues to build on its strong relationship with Microsoft to provide a comprehensive set of solutions and services that greatly enhance the value of the Microsoft Dynamics product line. 

The value proposition ReQlogic brings to Dynamics AX 2009 partners enables them to provide a comprehensive, out of the box solution to their customers and prospects.” ReQlogic is sold globally and is available exclusively through the Microsoft partner channel. 

Find out more about this exciting product release at www.reqlogic.com or contact us at gl.reqlogic@tectura.com.

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What is Convergence?
Convergence 2008 in a unique event which brings together Partners, Customers, Industry experts and Microsoft team members from across Europe.

This event’s primary focus is on our customers and partners - and how Microsoft Dynamics solutions can help customers improve their business results as well as get an up-close, hands-on experience with the latest Microsoft Dynamics solutions. This also presents a great opportunity to network with the European Microsoft Dynamics team as well as learn from other Microsoft Dynamics customers who face the same experiences.

What’s on this year?
There is an exceptional program this year that lets you experience everything that Microsoft Dynamics business management solutions have to offer:

Concurrent Sessions: Build your skill set on Microsoft Dynamics products.

Interactive Discussion: Share your experiences and hear from others about Microsoft Dynamics products.

Microsoft User Experience Centre: See new technologies in action and talk directly to developers.

Structured Networking: Schedule meetings with peers and Microsoft team members.

Technical Support Desk: Receive one-on-one, direct assistance from Microsoft experts.

Where and When?
The event is being held at the Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark.

How do I book?
Contact Tectura and your Client Services Manager to find out more on +44 (0)20 7451 1200

Redwood City, CA — August 11, 2008—Tectura, a worldwide provider of business consulting services, is pleased to announce its continued expansion with the opening of its office in Dubai. The office will be the base of operations for Tectura’s business in the Middle East, where the company has experienced growing client interest during the past year.

This decision strengthens Tectura’s commitment to delivering global business solutions to its diverse clientele of mid-sized companies and divisions of larger enterprises in the aerospace, life sciences, manufacturing and distribution, retail and services industries.

The office in Dubai will offer solutions throughout the Middle East region by focusing on Tectura’s core industry segments of aerospace, life sciences, manufacturing and distribution, retail and services, with an initial emphasis on retail and service. Professionals in the Middle East region will share the same methodologies and tools that Tectura uses across its professional services practices, working with peers in other Tectura regions around the world to support Tectura’s growing global client base.

By establishing its Middle East office in the Dubai Internet City, Tectura is able to take advantage of its central geographic location, state-of-the art communications system, and close proximity to their important technology partners.  Dubai will strengthen Tectura’s ability to locally support clients uniting the expertise to understand business and technology challenges with the innovation to solve them. “Opening an office in the Middle East is a natural step in our continuing international expansion.  Our Dubai office will act as the region’s hub to provide services to clients throughout the GCC and Egypt.   The opening of our office in Dubai is an important milestone in our commitment to the region,” said Vince Castiglione, Vice President of Corporate Development for Tectura.

According to Eric Fung, Executive Vice President, Tectura North Asia, “Tectura’s Microsoft Dynamics based solutions are well suited for the demands of the region’s retail and service industry segments. We look forward to the new opportunities our office in Dubai will provide. It will enable us to better deliver solutions to businesses in this region and provide local support to our existing clients already located here.”
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About Tectura Corporation

Tectura is a worldwide provider of business consulting services delivering exceptional service and sustainable value through consulting, software and IT implementation. Our diverse clientele includes mid-sized companies and divisions of larger enterprises in the aerospace, life sciences, manufacturing and distribution, retail and services industries.

With more than 1,800 team members in 20+ countries, Tectura applies its industry knowledge and best practices philosophy to provide Microsoft Dynamics® ERP, CRM and technology solutions throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, we maximize our vast technology resources and deep Microsoft expertise to deliver increased efficiency, project acceleration and a competitive edge. Learn more at www.tectura.co.uk
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Whether you’re interested in an online or on-premises solution, Microsoft Dynamics CRM has you covered. Check out just a few of the content and community areas available to help you create the perfect experience for your business - the Microsoft Dynamics CRM team blog has a great list of the top 14 sites and downloads. 

London, UK 1st July 2008 Tectura, a worldwide provider of business consulting services for Microsoft Dynamics®, continues its expansion in the UK by today announcing the opening of an office in Manchester. 

This decision strengthens its commitment to deliver global business solutions to mid-sized companies and divisions of larger enterprises with local service and support.  The new office at 3000 Manchester Business Park, Aviator Way, Manchester is a modern facility hosting other high tech companies including Microsoft for whom Tectura is a Gold Certified Partner. 

“This office is ideal for us to grow our business in this region and to provide local services and support to our existing clients.  As well as being near to the airport and other major transportation links it is also home to Microsoft with whom we have a close partnership” comments David Ashmore, Client Services Director, Tectura UK. 

 Danny Ovens Microsoft’s Regional Partner Engagement Manager says, ”I am delighted to welcome Tectura to Manchester and know that being in such close proximity to Microsoft will futher strenghten our already close working relationship”. Already employing more than 100 Microsoft Dynamics professionals in its London office, Tectura will use the Manchester location to expand its consulting services on Microsoft Dynamics® AX, Microsoft Dynamics® NAV and Microsoft Dynamics® CRM.

Having established a leading presence in the South of England, with clients in many industries including life sciences, manufacturing and distribution, media and financial services industries, opening a Manchester office is an important move in its strategy,

“Opening this new office is key to enable us to better deliver solutions to businesses in this region while also providing local support to our exisitng clients located here,” concludes Graham Frazer, Managing Director, Tectura UK.

About Tectura Corporation
Tectura is a worldwide provider of business consulting services delivering exceptional service and sustainable value through consulting, software and IT implementation. Our diverse clientele includes mid-sized companies and divisions of larger enterprises in the aerospace, life sciences, manufacturing and distribution, retail and services industries.

With more than 1,800~ team members in 20+ countries, Tectura applies its industry knowledge and best practices philosophy to provide Microsoft Dynamics® ERP, CRM and technology solutions throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific.

A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, we maximise our vast technology resources and deep Microsoft expertise to deliver increased efficiency, project acceleration and a competitive edge.  Learn more at www.tectura.co.uk

For additional information: Tectura UK Phone +44 (0)20 7451 1200

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Mary-Jo Foley has a great blog post on the latest features of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 see below:

Dynamics AX 2009: The ‘Halo’ for Microsoft’s app platform

Microsoft began rolling out to customers on June 2 the latest version of its high-end ERP application, Dynamics AX 2009.

The latest Axapta release (also known as AX 5.0) has lots of new bells and whistles: A compliance center dashboard that displays all kinds of key performance indicators (KPIs) in a single view; time-zone support; integration with the (stil-not-yet-shipping) SQL Server 2008 database release. But what caught my eye most about AX 2009 when Microsoft recently demo’d it for me was how it is the showcase app for so many different Microsoft technologies.

“What Halo is for Xbox, we are for Microsoft’s application platform,” said Kees Hertogh, Director of Product Management for Dynamics AX.

Read this blog post in full which includes a detailed features list

June 2008 Microsoft releases the latest version of their market leading ERP solution –Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 which is the upgrade from version 4.0.

With over 400 new features and improvements on this already highly accredited business management solution, it promises to remain the most rapidly adopted Microsoft Dynamics ERP solution.

Key new features:

Enhanced multi-site capabilities: Multi-site, multi-country, multi-lingual and multi-currency. Building on its strength as a multi company solution, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 now has improved scalability and performance to enhance its position as a global solution. Its enhanced multi-site capabilities make it an excellent solution for companies or divisions of companies that have multiple sites in different regions and time zones.

32 Role base portals: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 sees the introduction of a tailored role user experience, to provide each user with a single point of access to everything they need to do their job. This includes task lists, forms, reports, business intelligence, KPI’s, data and alerts. Each role also has a customisable home page.  Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 comes with 32 pre-defined roles including: order processor, purchasing agent, project manager, project team member, CEO and CFO. 

Windows Workflow: This enhanced built in workflow management system automates business processes across roles and departments, improving the flow of information whilst enforcing policies, ensuring compliance and reducing costs. Its compliance portal also helps you helps you manage the sharing of compliance documents and evaluation of controls.

Intuitive Navigation: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 looks like and integrates with the very familiar Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook, making accessing information easier than ever before. It also minimises training requirements and speeding the adoption of the system so that you gain the benefits faster.

What’s new in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009  -factsheet

Tectura ranks 151 on the VAR Business 500 list for 2008 - the list shows the top global solution providers. Find out more about the VAR Business 500