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Please join TMC in welcoming Tom Lewis to our Consulting Team.  Tom will be designated as a Sr. Consultant for Technology Management Concepts working on a multitude of accounts, as we take on many new projects this summer. Tom has a diverse background in Consulting and Accounting/Finance. We are estatic to have Tom join the TMC family.

Tom graduated from UCSB and has an MBA from UCLA along with his CPA. Tom has worked for a Software Consulting firm for many years doing a multitude of ERP implementations as a Project Manager.  Tom is proficient in Epicor 9, XL Connect, Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains), J.D. Edwards, Oracle, Essbase & Oracle Analyzer, so his knowledge of the ERP industry will be valuable to our team. He is also an expert user in Excel and Microsoft Office applications. Tom will be a vital asset to TMC’s Consulting team. To see more about Tom visit his LinkedIn page here

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Technology Management Concepts has been named to the Bob Scott’s Insights Top 100 VARs for 2013. The Top 100 are chosen from organizations specializing in the sale and implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and accounting software. TMC is being recognized as being a leading reseller for Microsoft Dynamics and NetSuite ERP software.

TMC is humbled to once again be named to Bob Scott’s 2013 VAR 100 List. This is a prestigious honor in the ERP Software world, as it is composed globally of the Top 100 organizations specializing in the sale and implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning and accounting software. The top 100 list of Value Added Resellers (VAR) is based solely on annual sales.

Bob Scott’s Insights provides the mid-market reselling community with news and analysis giving them insight into the issues that affect the business of resellers and vendors alike. “We want to congratulate this year’s class of Bob Scott’s Top 100 VARS,” said Bob Scott, executive editor of Bob Scott’s Insights. The selection is based on annual revenue generated by each reseller. A special report that includes names of the organizations selected for this year’s Top  VAR 100 list, ranked by revenue, is downloadable at http://www.bobscottsinsights.com.

“We are honored to be named as a Top 100 VAR from Bob Scott’s Insights again this year,” said President of TMC Jennifer Harris. “Bob Scott’s Insights Top 100 VARs is a highly respected ERP publication. Technology Management Concepts is mainly focused on their relationships with their customers and providing them exemplary service, but we are always humbled when receiving prestigious honors like being named a
Top 100 VAR.”

About Bob Scott

Bob Scott has been informing and entertaining the mid-market financial software community via his email newsletters for 13 years. He has published this information via the “Bob Scott’s Insights” newsletter and website since 2009. He has covered this market for 21 years through print and electronic publications, first as technology editor of Accounting Today and then as the Editor of Accounting Technology from 1997 through 2009. He has covered the traditional tax and accounting profession during the same time and has continued to address that market as executive editor of the Progressive Accountant since 2009.

About Progressive Media Group, Inc.

Progressive Media Group (PMG) www.PMGB2B.com is a leading online media company that provides business-to-business (B2B) marketers and media planners unparalleled access to a highly qualified and engaged audience through their portfolio of lead generation programs, industry-specific Web sites, email newsletters, Web seminars, live events, podcasts, content/reviews, custom publishing and direct marketing databases focusing on the nonprofit, healthcare and accounting professionals.

Technology Management Concepts is honored to participate in the Fight For Air Climb this Saturday April 6th at the Aon Center in Downtown Los Angeles to honor our co-worker and friend Brenda Diener. She has left a legacy amongst us and we will continue to carry that torch into the future for her. Colleagues, Family, and Friends we appreciate your donations in Brenda’s name and look forward to seeing you at the Air Climb! Here is the link to TMC’s team page to make a donation.

Each year, too many lives are lost to lung disease and this is your chance to climb, raise money and make an impact in their honor. By joining the Fight For Air Climb, you are making the commitment to fight lung disease so everyone can breathe easier- including you! The Aon Center is Los Angeles’s 2nd tallest skyscraper, standing at 850 ft. As a participant of this event, you will scale the nearly 1,400 stairs, or 63 stories, to reach the roof deck and amazing views of Los Angeles!

Families, individuals and teams join together for the Figth For Air Climb to raise awareness for the 37 million Americans who suffer from lung disease. Since its inception, the Fight For Air Climb Los Angeles has raised awareness and over a half million dollars to support the program, advocacy and research of the American Lung Association in California.With the generous support of people like you, the American Lung Association in California saves lives by fighting for healthy lungs and healthy air. Today, our fight is more important than ever. Eighty-one cents of every dollar raised by our organization goes directly to education, research and advocacy. To learn more, visit www.lung.org/california.

FACTS ABOUT LUNG CANCER

- Lung cancer is the single leading cause of cancer death in the country.
- Lung cancer accounts for more deaths than breast, prostate, colon, liver and kidney cancers combined.
- Lung cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer in both men and women.
- The lung cancer five-year survival rate is only 15 percent.
- According to the National Cancer Institute, lung cancer accounted for $10.315 billion in medical costs in 2006 and $36.131 billion in lost productivity in 2005. - Never-smokers and former smokers are also at risk for lung cancer.

Please join TMC in this great cause by donating to our team page or signing up and joining us for the Fight For Air Climb to honor Brenda Diener. We appreciate your generousity and look forward to seeing you on Saturday April 6th!

TMC Free GP 2013 Mobility Class – April 24^th 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Microsoft Downtown LA Office

TMC is pleased to announce a new innovative, “hands on” training class where you will be able to test Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 for free! In this class you will be able to see in person how Dynamics GP 2013’s software can help transform your business by becoming mobile in The Cloud. You will be able to test the software in a live, hands on environment, using a desktop, a laptop, or tablet to see how it relates to your business which is always on the move.

TMC will be joined by Craig Crescas, Partner Technology Advisor, from Microsoft to show you every in & out of the software and how you can utilize it for your business. Having Craig come for the class is a huge pleasure and you will for sure leave here with every question you can imagine answered. He will team up with TMC’s Solution Specialist John Hoyt to help walk you through the demo of GP 2013.

This demo of GP 2013 will reassure you that it can keep up with your business’s hectic lifestyle. Is your CEO heading on a 12 hour flight to Europe? No worries, he can access all your business’s crucial data on his real-time dashboards to make sure nothing goes unseen while on his long business trip. Need your sales people out in the field to update their CRM? They will also be able to access the GP 2013 software in real-time to update their progress for their Sales Managers to see.

Why Select Microsoft Dynamics?

As many companies search for new ERP software, they are flooded with presentations from prospective companies trying to sell them their software. This can be a grueling process where you can be overcome with mass amounts of info and getting the standard “sales pitch” forced upon you. TMC  on the other hand is providing you a Free Class where you can come in and test it to your companies settings to make sure first hand, the software is right for you! No pressure, no obligation. We just want to show you how confident we are in the new Dynamics GP 2013’s capabilities, and that it can help your company!

Not only will you get this amazing opportunity to have a hands on learning experience of GP 2013, we are also offering you a great deal to get your business up and running on Dynamics GP 2013 for cheap. Microsoft’s Easy Start Offer will give you Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Starter Pack which includes 3 full users for $3,000 ($5,000 value). We will have more information in regards to pricing specials and implementation packages at the class. This class is only limited to 25 attendees (2 per company) so sign up quickly before it’s too late! Sign up today by clicking the link provided or call Pat Quimby at 310-559-3982 ext. 784.

Technology Management Concepts, announced today the launch of their free 30-day trials of hosted Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions including Microsoft Dynamics GP, Dynamics NAV, and Dynamics SL. TMC is excited for their prospective customers to have access to the on-demand 30-day trial of the industry-specific Microsoft Dynamics ERP products exclusively in The Cloud. Potential customers can now demo Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013, Dynamics NAV 2013, and Dynamics SL 2011 with a 30-day free ERP cloud trial.

Technology Management Concepts, the leading ERP partner in Southern California, is happy to add the option of the online trial software for their customers, as they understand part of the ERP software research process is to test the software before they purchase it. When a customer visits the TMC website, they will be asked to complete a simple form where they will be able to choose which software they prefer, customize the trial to their company’s needs, as well as receive a quote for what their hosted software would cost them monthly. The trial will then be provisioned by TMC and their free trial company will be up and running online in less than 24 hours. Technology Management Concepts will then guide their customers over the next 30 days with a daily lesson to help them navigate the software trial. TMC also provides customer and technical support if needed.

“A growing trend in the ERP marketplace is the request for trying the software before you buy it. Simply being shown the software in a sales pitch meeting isn’t sufficient anymore. Customers want to let their technical staff try out the software first to make sure they’re comfortable with it, before they invest in the software. TMC provides this option by offering their free 30 day trial of Microsoft Dynamics ERP Software” says TMC Marketing Manager, Brett Hensley.

The 30-day trial allows for an immediate hands-on experience of Dynamics GP 2013, Dynamics NAV 2013, and Dynamics SL 2011. The trials can be set up and tailored towards companies in a variety of industries such as wholesale distribution, non-profit, manufacturing, hospitality/restaurants, entertainment, etc. To get set up for the free trial, visit this page or call 310-559-3982 for more information.

Click here for the full press release

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 and Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 Easy Start Offer – Terms

Effective February 1, 2013, and until close of business day on June 15, 2013, all new customers meeting the eligibility criteria can take advantage of this special offer.

Under the terms of this offer, new customers can obtain a 40% discount on the Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 and Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 Starter Pack. For example, the Starter Pack can be licensed for USD 3,000 in the United States and EUR 2,250 in the EU/EFTA*.

Eligibility

• Offer is valid only for purchases of Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 and Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 using the Perpetual Licensing model.
• Offer only applies to new Microsoft Dynamics ERP customers. A new ERP customer is defined as a customer that has not previously licensed any version of Microsoft Dynamics GP or Microsoft Dynamics NAV
• This offer will be entered in Order Central as a 40% discount off the Starter Pack license list price. Please refer to the Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 price list and the Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 price list to determine the discounted price in each country.
• First year required maintenance is not included in this offer and must be purchased separately. Enhancement/support plan fees will be calculated from the system list price of all users and components, based on the regular Microsoft Dynamics price list.

Exclusions

• Offer is valid worldwide except for the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, British Indian Ocean Territory, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Cook Islands, Fiji Islands, French Southern and Antarctic Lands, Guam, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Korea – South, Laos, Macao SAR, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Nauru, New Zealand, Northern Mariana Islands, Niue, Norfolk Island, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vietnam, and Wallis and Futuna.

Offer does not apply to:

• Any other Microsoft software.
• Purchases using the Services Provider License Agreement or any volume licensing program
• Purchases using the Business Ready Licensing model, the Module Based Licensing model or the Subscription model.

- Offer cannot be combined with other offers (with the exclusion of the FY13 Grow ERP SMB Adds – Partner Incentive), promotions or discounts. All components besides the Starter Pack must be licensed at list prices.

- Purchases made prior to the effective date of the offer are not eligible.

- This offer is available to partners on an ISV Embed Addendum.
- This offer cannot be converted into cash.
- Taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the recipient.
- This offer is non-transferable.
- Offer available only through authorized Microsoft Dynamics resellers. End user prices, terms and conditions are independently set by resellers.
- Offer only available once per customer.

*If you have any questions about the Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 and NAV 2013 Easy Start Offer please contact Pat Quimby at pquimby@tmc-la.com or call 310-559-3982.

The TMC family wishes all of our clients and everyone out there a safe, warm and VERY VERY Happy Holidays!

Dynamics GP 2013 Features – TMC

The day is here that everyone in the ERP world has been waiting for…..Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 is now available! TMC is thrilled to announce that Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 is now ready for purchase and/or upgrade.

This landmark release offers SMB organizations unprecedented choice in how the product is deployed, accessed and used, so your customers can get the information they need, when they need it, and on the device of their choice. Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 is all about the power of choice – enabling flexible options around deployment, access, and use that facilitate new opportunities and promote empowerment, rather than imposing limitations.

GP 2013 is a fantastic release that offers huge value to all customers. For example, simpler, faster, lower-risk deployments with RapidStart Services; an innovative new Web client and improved “hostability”; rich interoperability with other Microsoft technologies such as Office 365; and more than 125 new feature enhancements.

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 will not only transform how your company and team work, but will increase productivity, with compelling new application functionality giving you the ability to access the Business Analyzer from your home page, prepay purchase orders, drop-ship serialized items, track and report get rich context on each transaction with document attach, and more!

Key enhancement areas for GP 2013 include the following:

• Choice in how the product is deployed, as well as how people access and use it. Customers can access Microsoft Dynamics GP through a rich and innovative new Web client so they can get to the information they need when they need it and on the device of their choice. Improved “hostability” features include a new hosting management console for cloud deployments to streamline deploying and managing Microsoft Dynamics GP in the cloud.

• Faster, lower-risk deployment with new RapidStart tools that can significantly reduce the time and effort required to configure Microsoft Dynamics GP for each customer’s specific needs.

• Improved productivity through enhanced ease of use throughout the product, as well as deeper interoperability with Microsoft Outlook, Office 365 and other Microsoft technologies.

•  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.

GP 2013′s customers access and use the solution is now a matter of their preference and their convenience. Customers can access Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 through a rich and innovative new Web client. This enables 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.That sort of flexibility boosts not only productivity at the workplace, but also allows for innovation and inspiration wherever they are.

Customer choice also applies to deployment. A customer can choose to deploy on premises, hosted by a partner in the cloud, or a combination of the two that makes the most sense for their business and budget. For example, a customer could choose to retain their core financials at their business location, but use Email, Exchange and Excel in the cloud. It’s their choice. In addition, improved “hostability” features, including multitenant databases and a new hosting management console, will help ensure streamlined cloud deployments.

Whichever type of deployment method is chosen, this release offers a faster implementation with new RapidStart Services that use a simple, standardized process to help get customer solutions up and running not in weeks or months like other solutions, but in days.  In addition to significantly reducing the time and effort required to configure a solution for each customer’s specific needs, RapidStart Services can also reduce the down-time and business risk associated with implementation of a new solution, and help limit costly consulting hours.

TMC’s customers will benefit from a simple, intuitive experience and more than 125 new features and capability enhancements to the solution’s comprehensive business management functionality. These enhancements optimize daily operational and financial processes, improve collaboration, BI and reporting, and deepen interoperability with other Microsoft products and technologies, such as Microsoft Office and Office 365.

Initial feedback from our early adopter customers already has been extremely positive. Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 offers unprecedented choice in how and where the product is accessed and used, enables fast, flexible deployments, and delivers comprehensive capabilities that work like and with the solutions you already use in your business every day. It offers a rare combination of simplicity, choice and power that will drive long-term value for SMB customers.

You can scramble to keep up with these changes or you can take control and by delivering a comprehensive vision and solution for your business. Consistent product releases, which are cost effective to deploy and easy to implement at your pace, help you transform your business.

The release is available for English speaking countries. French Canadian and LATAM Spanish versions are planned to be available in H1 of CY 2013.

Read the full press release here!

To inquire about purchasing GP 2013 or upgrading your current Dynamics GP version to GP 2013, call TMC at 310-559-3982 or email Pat Quimby pquimby@tmc-la.com to receive a free quote for your company

Bob Scott’s VAR Stars 2012 Announced

Technology Management Concepts, has been selected as a member of the Bob Scott’s VAR Stars for 2012, a group of 100 organizations honored for their accomplishments in the field of midmarket financial software. This is TMC’s 4th year in a row being nominated to both Bob Scott’s Insights VAR Stars and Top 100 VAR’s. TMC is thrilled to once again be apart of such a prestigious club of VARs (Value Added Resellers).

Selecting the 2012 VAR Stars

The selection of mid-market accounting software resellers for Bob Scott’s VAR Stars rests on one basic principal: quality, not revenue, as the deciding factor in picking the 100 businesses that are selected for this honor. VARs from very small shops to the largest participants in the business have been selected in past years and in this year’s rendition. A variety of criteria go into the definition of quality including awards resellers have received from vendors, such as the Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club and Inner Circle, and the President’s Circle, Million Dollar Club and Chairman’s Club of Sage North America. Growth, leadership in the industry and development and acceptance of important software products by the resellers are all factors in the selection. There is also an effort to
represent as many software publishers as possible. There is no ranking within these 100 firms. Firms were asked to provide the number of employees and revenue. In cases in which businesses did not provide revenue, it was estimated based on the number of employees, also taking into account the general price range of the ERP applications that these firms handle. In virtually every case, resellers derive revenue from sources other than the sale of mid-market financial applications. These include infrastructure and networking services and a variety of other software products. However, all VARs considered feature accounting applications as the core around which their businesses are built.

Members of the VAR Stars were selected based on factors such growth, industry leadership and recognition, and innovation. Selection is not based on revenue and those firms chosen represent a wide range of size and many different software publishers of accounting software.

“Each year, 100 VAR Stars are picked from the best organizations that market financial software. It is always an honor to recognize those who contribute to the development of our business,” Bob Scott said.

See here for the full article and list of  Bob Scotts 2012 VAR Stars

About Bob Scott

Bob Scott has been informing and entertaining the mid-market financial software community via his email newsletters for 13 years. He has published this information via the “Bob Scott’s Insights” newsletter and website since 2009. He has covered this market for 21 years through print and electronic publications, first as technology editor of Accounting Today and then as the Editor of Accounting Technology from 1997 through 2009. He has covered the traditional tax and accounting profession during the same time and has continued to address that market as executive editor of the Progressive Accountant since 2009.

About Progressive Media Group, Inc.

Progressive Media Group (PMG) www.PMGB2B.com is a leading online media company that provides business-to-business (B2B) marketers and media planners unparalleled access to a highly qualified and engaged audience through their portfolio of lead generation programs, industry-specific Web sites, email newsletters, Web seminars, live events, podcasts, content/reviews, custom publishing and direct marketing databases focusing on the nonprofit, healthcare and accounting professionals.

Technology Management Concepts is thrilled to announce that it has retained their Microsoft Gold Partner status in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) category, reflecting its best-in-class expertise. Only 1 percent of Microsoft Partners worldwide have attained this degree of proficiency, based on a rigorous certification process. TMC achieved their Gold Enterprise Resource Planning Competency for the 8th year in a row. This award Recognizes TMC’s expertise in deploying Microsoft Dynamics business management solutions, with specialization in Microsoft’s Dynamics GP, NAV, and CRM platforms. When you achieve the Microsoft Gold Partner competency, you demonstrate greater value to your customers by showcasing best-in-class capabilities that have undergone a rigorous and auditable approval process.

Microsoft Partner Network members with a Gold Enterprise Resource Planning competency must meet a minimum revenue and Business Ready Enhancement Plan (BREP) commitment based on geography and competency. Customer references demonstrate your success at building and deploying solutions relevant to the Enterprise Resource Planning competency. Approved references can be used toward earning or renewing a competency for up to two years.

As a Microsoft Gold Partner in Microsoft’s Partner Network, TMC has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training, and support, providing a unique and competitive advantage in the channel. The Microsoft Partner Program was originally launched in October 2003; TMC has maintained its Gold Competency Partner certification status since its inception.

A Microsoft competency reflects a partner’s expertise and business focus in the marketplace, but it also enhances their ability to better serve customers like you. Whether it’s by standardising or advancing your IT infrastructure, or helping you realise more business value from your IT investments, Microsoft competency partners really can help your business reach its fullest potential.

Why work with a Microsoft Gold Partner?

• Microsoft Certified Partners have demonstrated expertise. Each Microsoft Certified Partner must employ a minimum number of Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs) who have a demonstrated level of technical expertise and the proven ability to deliver solutions featuring Microsoft products. MCPs must pass certification exams developed by Microsoft.
• Microsoft Certified Partners have a broad-range of experience. Microsoft Certified Partners typically offer several areas of technical expertise including infrastructure, networking, office automation, e-commerce, collaboration, business intelligence, and other leading edge disciplines. Microsoft Certified Partner services include consulting, training, implementation, maintenance/support, and hosting services.
• Microsoft Certified Partners have direct support from Microsoft. Microsoft Certified Partners have access to 24 x 7 x 365 support for your project whenever they need additional support from Microsoft.
• Microsoft Certified Partners offer a real world perspective to your technology strategies. Microsoft Certified Partners have been in the business, on average, for more than 5 years. They bring experience to your projects gained through conducting similar projects over many years of service.

Technology Management Concepts is proud of their Microsoft Gold Partner status and will continue to provide excellent service, training and implementation services to their clients. To schedule a free business value assessment, receive a free quote for one of our ERP products, or to ask general questions about our products/services go to TMC’s contact page