Peak Oilfield Services, based in Anchorage, Alaska, is a leading oilfield service and construction firm with four locations: Anchorage, Kenai, Prudhoe Bay, and Valdez with over 2,000 employees. Background Early on, company leaders recognized the need to operate efficiently and respond quickly to customer requests. After 15 years of growth, they recognized the need to […]Read More
A recent infographic from the CRM Software blog shared 12 great reasons why companies use Microsoft Dynamics CRM to drive revenue and serve customers. 1. A Global Community – Over 30,000 customers in more than 80 countries and 40 languages depend on Microsoft Dynamics CRM. 2. In Good Company – 2 million+ users support an […]Read More
Peachtree by Sage, now called Sage 50, is one of the world’s most popular accounting systems (behind QuickBooks) with more than one million users. However, fast growing companies will typically outgrow Peachtree solutions. A whitepaper, Practical Advice For Companies Who Have Outgrown Peachtree, from ASA Research, shared how to tell if you have outgrown your […]Read More
Professional Services Company Streamlines Accounting Systems and Increases Customer Loyalty Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, Carney develops web-based learning and knowledge management solutions primarily for government agencies. With three separate systems for project management, cost accounting, and timesheet reporting, Carney could not easily share data across the systems, which limited the company’s ability to expand and […]Read More
A new research study from Microsoft Corp. found that nearly 50% of employees report that social tools at work help increase their productivity, yet more than 30% of companies underestimate the value of these tools and often restrict their use. The study, conducted by research firm Ipsos surveyed more than 9,900 information works in 32 […]Read More
Microsoft Dynamics GP is a richly featured financial accounting and business management solution that allows you to use familiar, powerful software to operate and grow your business. Below are 4 introductory videos to help you learn how Microsoft Dynamics GP can: Meet your specific needs Get you up and running fast Help you make smart […]Read More
Microsoft Dynamics CRM is very easy to use, flexible, and those familiar with the interfaces found in other Microsoft products will not have trouble jumping in and getting started. Nevertheless, to truly harness the power of Dynamics CRM, it helps to know some of the terminology. Below are 11 basic terms that are important to […]Read More
Today, consumers expect on-demand, custom-built products, fast shipping and the ability to purchase online. For businesses with an eCommerce layer in their business structure, there are a few important and unique considerations when using an ERP system like Microsoft Dynamics GP. In particular, for manufacturers and distributors using Microsoft Dynamics GP, their unique position working […]Read More
Microsoft Dynamics SL can help meet the unique needs of small to mid-size professional services firms, U.S. government contractor, and Non Profit Organizations. With Dynamics SL 2011, organizations can manage such processes as financial reporting, project and grant accounting, time and expenses, purchasing goods and services, managing subcontractors and more. One key aspect of SL […]Read More
Join us for a webcast on Wednesday, May 22 at 1:00 ET to learn more about U-LINC®. U-LINC® is the latest, most comprehensive, and flexible workflow and notification solution designed for use within Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics SL. Learn how U-LINC notifies you – in real-time – whenever: A payment is collected. Your […]Read More
Did you know Brittenford Systems offers a variety of training classes for Microsoft Dynamics SL, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft FRx, SharePoint, and more? We offer Microsoft Dynamics training in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. Also, we offer online classes that can be attended remotely! Below we will share 11 tips to get maximum value from […]Read More
Founded in 1991, National Air Cargo is one of the largest and fastest-growing freight forwarding companies in the world. Its soaring success over the years is largely attributed to the company’s ability to expedite freight delivery through the use of direct transport routes, rather than the traditional hub and spoke model many larger carriers uses. […]Read More
The Complete Hiring Guide from Brittenford Staffing is an essential employer’s resource for contemporary hiring decisions. A recent survey conducted by CareerBuilder reports that over half (54%) of employers cite the difficulty of recruiting top talent as their biggest challenge in 2012. The number does not come as a surprise, as it takes a significant […]Read More
Sandler Kahne Software will be hosting a webcast on Wednesday, April 17 at 1pm ET, highlighting their 5-module eBanking Suite and their newest product, FIDO (The Data Retriever)® for Microsoft Dynamics SL. To register for the webcast, click here. Below we will share more information about Sandler Kahne’s eBanking suite and FIDO. eBanking Suite for Microsoft […]Read More
The Urban Land Institute (ULI), based in Washington DC, is a member-supported research and education organization. Its approximately 30,000 members are community builders; the people who develop and redevelop neighborhoods, business districts and communities across the U.S. and around the world. Under volunteer leadership, District Council offices create local programming and events to promote real estate development in […]Read More
Join us for a webcast on Thursday, March 14 at 11:00am ET to view some of the new functionality available in Dynamics GP 2013. Brittenford’s Dynamics GP Practice Leader, Tracy Tremblay, will be demonstrating these new features and many more. Dynamics GP 2013 has been released and is loaded with many new features and functionality including: […]Read More
For project-based organizations, one of the biggest challenges is managing the “Business of Service Delivery”. Project-based organizations can effectively manage the six major steps in the service delivery lifecycle and consistently deliver projects on time, within budget, and within scope if they have the right systems and processes in place. So which project accounting solution […]Read More
The countdown to Convergence 2013 has begun! Convergence is the premier annual Microsoft Dynamics GP, SL and CRM event, bringing customers, partners, team members and industry experts together in an environment created for you to discuss solutions, address business needs, and establish a true community that can be leveraged throughout the year. Convergence 2013 will […]Read More
BI360 is the complete business intelligence suite for Dynamics GP and SL that integrates all of your data sources for complete insights! BI360 provides a complete Excel and web-based Reporting, Budgeting, Dashboard, and Collaboration solution with a preconfigured Data Warehouse for the integration of data sources. It only takes a fraction of the time to […]Read More
Dynamics SL 2011 Feature Pack 1 has been released and is loaded with lots of new features and functionality. One of the most popular new features that everyone is talking about is Business Analyzer which includes 30+ pre-defined financial and project reports. In addition, with the new Quick Query SSRS Report Generation Wizard, users will […]Read More
Professional Services Organizations typically focus on several key activities – increasing employee utilization, capturing and forecasting billable hours, streamlining project management, and enhancing collaboration and sharing across the enterprise. Often, tracking all of the aspects of a project or contract is the biggest challenge in the professional services industry. So, how do you efficiently use […]Read More
When choosing an ERP solution, you want a strong return on investment. With a variety of choices available to you, make sure to choose software that will allow you to operate and grow your business. Choosing an ERP solution for your business is a big decision. Therefore, you want avoid making any mistakes in the […]Read More
Microsoft Dynamics SL is a project-based ERP solution that can help meet the unique needs of U.S. government contractors. It also provides government contractors with the flexibility to help grow their business. A video from Microsoft, demonstrates how the features of Microsoft Dynamics SL provide capabilities such as accounting, project management, billing, materials management, and […]Read More
A report entitled, “The Total Economic Impact of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011”, from Forrester Research revealed how Microsoft Dynamics CRM impacted sales and customer service productivity for users (productivity gains and ROI of 243 percent). In January 2011, Microsoft reached out to Forrester Consulting to examine the total economic impact and potential return on investment […]Read More
BIO is a business intelligence solution that leverages your investment in Microsoft Dynamics and other operations databases, giving you power and flexibility for reporting and data exploration. With BIO, even a novice can create reports and role-based dashboards that provide optimum financial, operational, and strategic information. BIO for Microsoft Dynamics SL is optimized for the […]Read More
Drowning in paper? Too many manual processes? Please join us for this informative webcast on ReQlogic, the leading brower-based solution for eProcurement, requisitions, invoice approval, expense reports, time tracking, and advanced workflow; specifically designed for Microsoft Dynamics SL and Dynamics GP. Learn how ReQlogic can help you: Automate your purchasing and employee expense cycles Improve […]Read More
What does a tipping point look like? We polled the attendees at our Cloud Accounting Thought Leadership Summit this week to see how many are already using Software as a Service. 52% of the attendees are not. However, 52% of their peers – respondents to a survey we reported on – are using it. With numbers balanced […]Read More
Brittenford Systems’ CTO, Ryan Risley, was recently elected as the President of the Washington D.C. chapter of the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP). Brittenford Systems is a value-added reseller (VAR) for Microsoft Dynamics GP, SL, CRM customers, and is recognized on ACCOUNTING TODAY’s VAR 100 list of the top accounting and ERP technology […]Read More
Brittenford Systems helps Shared Spectrum Company with Microsoft Dynamics SL software and services to improve business reporting and productivity. Customer: Shared Spectrum Company Website: www.sharedspectrum.com Customer Size: 26 employees Country or Region: United States Industry: Engineering—Electrical engineering Partner: Brittenford Systems Customer Profile: Based in Vienna, Virginia, Shared Spectrum Company is a government contractor focused on establishing […]Read More
