Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013Preview

Business is changing. You feel it every day. The tempo is quicker. Customer tastes and competitive factors change in a heartbeat. A more virtual world opens up new business opportunity. The way people work is changing too. And when every interaction and transaction counts, your people need the flexibility, visibility, and insight to make the forward-looking decisions that impact your bottom line. You can scramble to keep up with these changes, or you can take control and shape your future. Microsoft is committed to help you do this by delivering a comprehensive vision and solution for your business. With the next release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, we continue to fulfill our promise to deliver ongoing value and innovation. By providing consistent product releases that are cost-effective to deploy and easy to implement at your pace, we help you transform your business and drive value from end to end. With Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 you can:• Transform the way your people work by putting timely information

and easy-to-use tools in their hands when they need them, no matter their location.

• Connect the people inside and outside your organization and give them insight and context to drive better decisions and boost productivity.

• Streamline systems, so that your IT team can think about ways to support growth instead of maintaining software.

• Improve your margins and enhance the bottom line, generating cash to fund growth.

Think ahead. Get ahead.

Turn your business vision into realityDon’t just react to the many changes facing your business, take control and shape your future. Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 delivers the tools and forward-looking insight your people need to work better, faster, and smarter to create new efficiency and drive the bottom-line impact that will turn your business vision into reality.

Get aheadA business solution from Microsoft helps you take control of your future. And the next release of Microsoft Dynamics GP will transform how you and your team work, increase efficiency, and ultimately help drive your business growth. All with the flexibility to implement at the pace that’s right for you. Deploy it on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid solution tailored to your situation. It’s your choice.

Stay aheadSuccess isn’t just about getting ahead of change. It’s also about staying ahead of your competition—which means getting the most out of your business investments. Your Microsoft Dynamics Business Ready Enhancement Plan (BREP) helps you:

• Deploy and use the latest features and tools, so your people can maintain peak productivity.

• Take advantage of published technology roadmaps and scheduled product upgrades to keep your business technology at the forefront of innovation.

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Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013Preview

Take command of your business.

Get fast, convenient access to the information you and your people need to take control of your future instead of reacting to it.

web Access Provide all of your employees easy access to Microsoft Dynamics GP with the new web client , so they can connect and contribute wherever they are, from their PC or mobile device.

Business AnalyzerEquipped with the Business Analyzer dashboard that is now easily accessible over the web, you and your team will be able to quickly track key performance indicators, anticipate opportunities, delegate tasks, or take informed action. The Business Analyzer delivers role-specific insight across your business, so each member of your team can drill down to relevant details, collaborate with others, and take quick action right from their Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 home page.

Business intelligenceBroaden the reach of your business intelligence. Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 offers both full-service and self-service users a more complete look at the business, with even more out-of-the-box Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services and Microsoft Excel reports.

word TemplatesCreate professional-looking documents like invoices, purchase orders, statements, and more with the Word form templates in Microsoft Dynamics GP using Microsoft Word capabilities. Now, any report can be created using Word templates, eliminating the dependency on Report Writer.

Document AttachConnect relevant context to each transaction. Use the Document Attach capability in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 to append informative details, pictures, notes, or contracts directly to a transaction or line item, giving your employees, customers, and suppliers the information they need, right where they need it.

Get access to information you need in the Microsoft Dynamics GP Business Analyzer.

Drive efficiency up while you drive costs down.

Simplify day-to-day functions and processes, and you will decrease operating expenses and improve cash flow.

Sub-Ledger reconciliationBalance ledgers with ease. The sub-ledger reconciliation tool in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 automatically identifies discrepancies between your general ledger and sub-ledgers, eliminating time-intensive, manual inventory and bank reconciliation processes.

expedited ShippingShorten shipping times so your products reach customers faster. Drop-ship serialized items directly from your suppliers to customers.

Asset TrackingTrack your assets in the way that works for you. Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 lets you track and report fixed assets based on your fiscal or calendar year, eliminating one more hassle from the process of creating financial statements and tax filings.

improved PurchasingBoost purchasing productivity and accuracy. Set specific percentage tolerances that simplify your purchasing process, allowing Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 to enter quantity overages and automatically close purchase orders left open due to quantity shortages.

Fixed Asset Historical Depreciation reportAssess your assets accurately. With the new Fixed Assets Historical Depreciation Report, you get visibility into historical fixed asset depreciation values, simplifying month-end and year-end closing routines.

Inventory EfficiencyMicrosoft Dynamics GP 2013 gives you a sharper view into your inventory by assigning unique reasons codes that allow you to monitor and track items as they move through your supply chain.

Balance ledgers easier with the new sub ledger reconciliation tool.

Simplify and improve the purchasing process with Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013.

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013Preview

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Position your business on a platform for growth.

With a business solution from Microsoft, you will have the security and flexibility to adapt and grow while managing your IT costs.

Connected BusinessWith Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 and Microsoft Office, you can align your enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), and productivity solutions on a single, powerful platform to drive deep integration and connections across your business.

Strategic iTMake your information technology more strategic. Centralize maintenance, security, and administration on your server in a multitenant environment, eliminating individual desktop updates and the need to maintain Terminal Services deployments. Free up your IT team to execute projects that create strategic value for your business.

Application Service ConsoleAchieve flexibility with security. The new application service console allows your IT team to extend web access to all Microsoft Dynamics GP users without sacrificing security and control by managing active sessions, terminating inactive sessions, and controlling product configuration by user.

Customization and the CloudWith the Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 web client, you can easily maintain your system customizations and third-party-developed system enhancements. This helps you to sustain your business momentum if you choose to move some or all of your processes to the cloud in the future.

Transitioning on Your TermsYou can choose an on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid deployment for any combination of Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, or Microsoft Office to give your business the nimble infrastructure you need to adapt quickly and control your IT costs.