The combination of Microsoft Dynamics SL and Microsoft Project 2003 provides project-driven organizations with tools to help manage people, money, and projects more successfully. See how it all works together to help project-oriented and professional service businesses increase staff utilization, capture costs more accurately, and strengthen their project portfolios
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What Is Microsoft Dynamics SL for project management and accounting?
The Benefits of an Integrated System
How Microsoft Dynamics SL for Project Management & Accounting Works with Other Microsoft Technology
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Microsoft Dynamics SL for project management and accounting (PMA) is a comprehensive business solution that integrates project, resource, time, and financial management information. It's designed specifically to help project- and service-oriented organizations improve profitability, efficiency, effectiveness, and customer service, while adapting more quickly to changing business conditions.
Here's a high-level look at the components and the business needs it addresses:

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The Benefits of an Integrated System
Whether employees are in the office or at a project site, Microsoft Dynamics SL for project management and accounting helps control costs and increase revenue. Integrated applications help organizations:
- Collect time and project expenses easily.
- Generate customer invoices efficiently.
- Forecast costs and budgets with increased accuracy.
- Manage contracts more effectively.
- Measure results more accurately.
- Assign, manage, and analyze human resources (in house and contract).
Data entered in one place is shared across the company—speeding operations, reducing errors, and putting accurate information at the fingertips of those who need it. Equipped with these capabilities, companies can improve their cash flow and efficiency, provide better and more consistent service, and make more effective decisions when managing their projects.
Other benefits of Microsoft Dynamics SL for project management and accounting include helping companies:
- Gain visibility, insight, and control over all aspects of a project portfolio.
- Ensure project initiatives align with company-wide strategic objectives.
- Let employees use familiar software, like Microsoft Office.
- Get a clear "big picture" view of the company's overall health.
- Allow participation from all project stakeholders.
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How Microsoft Dynamics SL for Project Management & Accounting Works with Other Microsoft Technology
As part of the Microsoft family of offerings, our solutions are ready to work with widely-used productivity applications, like Microsoft Office, and top technologies like Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services, and Microsoft Project Server

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