Microsoft
Dynamics
Corner |
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FRx Tip
Adding Rows from Chart of
Accounts: You can have FRx Financial Reporting
build a row format for you by using the menu item Edit
> Add Rows from Chart of Accounts. This can save you
from having to type all the row descriptions and account
numbers.
- Descriptions come first from Account Segment
Set-up, and then from Account Maintenance
- This does not do an insert. Adding Rows from Chart
of Accounts will write over any existing rows in the
row format
Multi-National Consolidation (MNC) for
Microsoft® Dynamics GP®
See how you can streamline your closing process
into a few highly efficient, auditable steps. With
Tensoft's Multi-National Consolidation, you will
eliminate errors and deliver verifiable results, in
full compliance with statutory regulations
requirements. MNC is easy to use, easy to implement and
is a straightforward solution for anyone who
manages
consolidations.
Dynamics Great
Plains/CRM
Customer Briefing: Presentations from
Microsoft and Vitale
Caturano
Dynamics clients joined together at Vitale
Caturano's semi-annual Customer Briefing to learn about
the newest Microsoft technologies that can help their
organizations move forward. Topics covered
included Dynamics GP 10.0, integrating Dynamics CRM with
GP, and a demonstration of "out of box" Workflow GP
solutions and existing ISV solutions. If you were
not able to attend, please contact Doug Bosley to
discuss event
highlights. |
| Featured Events |
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Mauro Cardarelli-SharePoint
Book Signing
Mauro Cardarelli (Vitale Caturano),
co-author of Essential SharePoint 2007, was
featured at a book signing event on June 17th.
Additional authors from Microsoft were also on-hand to
sign and discuss their books. The event was
co-sponsored by Vitale Caturano and Microsoft.
IT Outsourcing Seminar to
be Held in September
We're finalizing the date and will forward
details when they're available. If you're interested in
this topic let Colleen Daigle know
and we'll forward an invitation when the date is set.
Vitale
Caturano Sponsors ISACA Audit/Security
Expo &
Annual Meeting
The ISACA (Information Systems
Audit Control Association) held its annual meeting
on June 5th, and Vitale Caturano was pleased to be a
sponsor. Ty Hollins, (ISACA Board member) and
other members of the Risk & Compliance team joined
over 100 people at the various meeting tracks.
Virtualization Seminar: Partnering with
VMware and Dell
(EqualLogic)
Vitale Caturano sponsored and hosted a
seminar on Virtualization in May which attracted a
record number of registrants and demonstrates the
high level of interest in Virtualization. If you were
unable to attend, but want to discuss the numerous
benefits of Virtualization, please contact Doug Bosley.
Additional technology seminars are planned. Please
contact Doug Bosley for more information, or visit the
technology
events page of the Vitale Caturano website.
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| Message from Bill Kracunas
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 As I
reflect on the recent uncertainty of the economy,
it highlights the need to get the most out of your
information technology spending. Companies are
facing a choice; use technology to help fuel
growth or use technology to help operate more
efficiently and effectively.
Growth technologies include
business intelligence systems, customer portals
and CRM systems. Efficiency and effectiveness can
be achieved via business process, collaboration,
workflow, ERP, and integration systems.
Determining which systems to use and implement are
critical business decisions that will help drive
corporate growth and profitability. Where your
organization stands in its lifecycle (revenue
growth or profitability) will help to
dictate the priority of your IT
projects. Our enhanced capabilities enable us to
provide clients with a unique understanding of
business and technology, to help them come to the
"right" business decisions.
I cannot stress how important it
is to link your business strategy to your IT
strategy, and to develop a comprehensive IT plan
that enables you to be successful not only day to
day, but also as you as move into the
future.
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| SharePoint Special Offer:
Complimentary Deployment Planning
Services |
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Microsoft has initiated the SharePoint Deployment
Planning Services (SDPS) program as a Software Assurance
benefit for its customers. SDPS is a pre-defined
paid service, delivered by certified Microsoft Partners
to ensure an effective SharePoint deployment.
Vitale Caturano (listed in Microsoft's approved Partner
list as Jornata), is a pre-qualified Microsoft Partner
for the SDPS program. We will work with you to
develop a customized SharePoint deployment plan
for your specific environment through small
engagements including design sessions and
proof-of-concepts. Based on your individual Software
Assurance benefit level, this service offers anywhere
from 1 to 15 days of free deployment planning
services. Whether you are new to
SharePoint or if you are a current user and want to
learn new ways to leverage your investment, this program
is a great opportunity to take SharePoint to the next
level-at no cost to you. To calculate your
benefits and learn more about the program, visit the Microsoft
Software Assurance website and contact Mauro
Cardarelli. |
| Report
Governance-Maximizing Your Investment |
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Bill Kracunas - Vice President and Shareholder,
Technology Consulting, Vitale Caturano
Are your company's reports maintained in a
centralized site, but are you concerned that they are
redundant, obsolete and generally "out of
control"? If so, join the ranks of many who are
using Information Technology to maximize their
investment and free up valuable time throughout their
organization by implementing Report Governance
procedures.
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| Featured Service
Area |
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IT Risk and
Compliance
Kerry Armstrong - Vice President,
Risk & Controls, Vitale
Caturano 
Are you confident
that your company's investments in IT Operations are
secure, and that you are adequately mitigating risk?
Vitale Caturano's IT Risk & Compliance group
can help assess your IT infrastructure to identify your
key IT risks and ensure that your business systems are
secure, reliable and properly controlled. As New
England's largest full-service CPA, business advisory,
and consulting firm, we offer a unique blend of
financial, risk and technology
expertise.
Services offered include:
Our clients include some of the most recognized
companies in New England--and we look forward to talking
with you. Please contact Doug Bosley for
more
information.
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| Vendor Security
Management |
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 Ty Hollins - Manager,
Technology Consulting, Vitale
Caturano
Many organizations are challenged with
assessing, improving, and verifying the implementation
of appropriate security controls at firms that share
network connections or data. Additionally, requirements
of several regulations make this an urgent
concern. Typically, firms face three challenges
regarding vendor management.
Issues
- What best practices should be
used as a basis for assessment?
- Which assessment mechanism
should be used?
- What actions should be
mandated if controls are found
deficient?
Read
More
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| Highlights from Mauro
Cardarelli's Address at Microsoft's Best of SharePoint
Event |
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Vitale Caturano's Director of
Portals & Collaboration, Mauro Cardarelli, was
invited to speak to over 100 attendees at Microsoft's
Best in SharePoint event on May 21st. He spoke about:
Collaboration, Knowledge Management, and Social
Networking for Enterprise Companies.
Key points included:
- The importance and impact of social networking
- Younger generations will expect personalization
and knowledge sharing from their employers (which
SharePoint provides)
- Many organizations fail to devote time to
personalizing SharePoint, and do not enhance the user
experience to its fullest potential
- How to target content, i.e. how SharePoint can
eliminate e-mail distribution lists, and which
enhancements allow users to personalize their
corporate intranet
Carmelo Lisciotto, Director of IT Operations
& Infrastructure Services at Pegasystems and a
Vitale Caturano client, also addressed the group.
Carmelo discussed issues from the user's
perspective. While SharePoint has improved
business for Pegasystems, Carmelo also talked about the
challenges the company faced during the implementation.
For more information about these
issues, please contact Doug
Bosley | |
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