Systems Advisors Group & Greenlight BTS Join Forces for Microsoft Dynamics™ AX

Business Wire, Oct 22, 2007

SEATTLE -- Greenlight BTS, a Microsoft Dynamics[TM] AX delivery partner in the U.S., and Systems Advisors Group (SAG), a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, announced today that they have created a streamlined organization which will focus on sales and services of Microsoft Dynamics AX to mid-sized companies worldwide.

Commenting on this initiative SAG CEO Stephen James stated that "The combination of SAG's global presence and Greenlight's strong Microsoft Dynamics AX delivery capability really solidifies our strategy to become the global go-to partner for Microsoft Dynamics AX in the U.S. The transition will be seamless for Microsoft and our customers as our two organizations are so closely aligned in passion and vision: to expand the reach of Microsoft Dynamics AX into the global market with unrelenting customer service and support."

SAG US will focus on vertical markets such as professional services and manufacturing. With SAG's global footprint and experience they intend to focus in the international consumer package goods market where import/export and offshore manufacturing expertise is critical. Additionally, Greenlight's proven record in the professional services vertical space will enable further expansion into the global market.

"We invested in SAG US for a number of reasons, the main one being SAG's breadth of resources and alignment of values," noted Brian Lounds, Greenlight BTS principal. "We see this venture as an opportunity to enhance our competitiveness in the US market, stretch our reach to a global level, and better serve our Microsoft Dynamics AX customers."

SAG - a Microsoft Dynamics partner brings over 17 years of implementation experience together with one of the largest technical delivery teams in Microsoft Dynamics AX worldwide. SAG is an outsource development partner to Microsoft for localization layers, utilities, and escalation work through their development centers in India, Brazil, and Morocco as well as delivering Microsoft Dynamics AX implementation services across the globe.

Greenlight BTS, with offices in New York City and Indianapolis, is regarded as one of the premier delivery partners for Microsoft Dynamics AX with highly-experienced, deeply knowledgeable technical and functional resources. Besides servicing their own customer base, Greenlight BTS is engaged by Microsoft and other partners to troubleshoot and deliver difficult and complex Microsoft Dynamics AX projects.

"We see this as a great alliance," states Jeff McKee, Director, Global Product Management, Microsoft Dynamics AX. "These are two very strong partners - Greenlight can leverage their depth in Microsoft Dynamics AX and SAG their breadth and sales experience around the globe. Both are solid partners for Microsoft."

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