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Flintfox Introduces Trade+ for Dynamics AX

admin — Fri, 11 May 2007 05:08:07 +0000

Today saw the release of the first of the Trade+ product set: Trade+ for Dynamics AX (Consumer Packaged Goods Sector). Trade+ leverages Flintfox’s 15 years experience in the Trade Promotion Management arena and is the first in a planned trio of TPM offerings centered around the Microsoft Dynamics AX v4 ERP platform.

Flintfox’s Marketing Manager Pierre Bonny said “We are delighted to be able to bring such a functionally diverse product to this market sector and we believe that for manufacturers and distributors in the CPG arena we are significantly enhancing what is already a very strong offering in the form of the Microsoft Dynamics™ AX platform.”

Further information about Trade+ for Dynamics AX can be found here…more

Flintfox takes drink break in Trinidad

admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 02:05:07 +0000

One of the largest soda and beverage manufacturers and distributors in the Caribbean has purchased the Flintfox Trade+ system thanks to the efforts of US based Winfosoft Inc, one of Flintfox’s strategic partners.

S.M. Jaleel & Co Ltd will implement Flintfox’s Trade+ for Dynamics AX to increase the trade promotional management functionality of Microsoft’s flagship ERP system - Microsoft Dynamics™AX. “The level of interest we are getting in our new Trade+ product suite is unprecedented for the company” claims Paul Coote Flintfox’s Managing Director, a significant statement given Flintfox have been developing Trade Promotion Management tools for almost fifteen years.

Trade+ is Flintfox’s fourth generation Trade Promotion Management (TPM) product. It utilizes the latest technologies from Microsoft ensuring seamless integration with Microsoft Dynamics AX – from sharing the same menu system, to extending the standard Customer and Product components, right through to real time posting of transactions.

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Flintfox Announces New Product Set

admin — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 04:50:26 +0000

Flintfox today announced the development of a new product set centered around the Microsoft Dynamics AX v4 ERP platform. Currently in development are Trade+ for the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Sector, Trade+ for the Medical Supplies/Pharmaceutical Sector and Trade+ for the Electronic Goods Sector. Each of the products will be developed using Flintfox’s Application Development Framework (itself built on the Microsoft .NET v3.5 Framework), will feature extremely tight integration with Dynamics and are built on the back of Flintfox’s 15 years experience in the Trade Promotion Management and Contract Management arenas.

Flintfox expect Trade+ for Dynamics AX for the CPG sector to be released in Q2 of this year, and the remaining two products to be Q3/Q4.

Flintfox Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

admin — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 20:26:19 +0000

Flintfox, specialists in providing Trade Relationship Management Solutions to customers worldwide, today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in Data Management solutions and ISV/Software Solutions, recognizing Flintfox’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace.

As a Gold Certified Partner, Flintfox has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel.

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Further Information: info@flintfox.com

Microsoft to Aquire ProClarity

admin — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 04:42:41 +0000

Microsoft Corp has agreed to acquire ProClarity, the leader in advanced analytics,that develops advanced analysis and visualization technologies that work in association with Microsoft’s business intelligence (BI) platform.

Press release from Microsoft at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/apr06/04-03ProClarityPR.mspx

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Flintfox proudly Incorporates the Best

admin — Fri, 10 Jun 2005 04:43:15 +0000

‘Best of TechEd 2005′ in Business Intelligence Category at last week’s Microsoft TechEd conference was awarded to …ProClarity� Corporation, suppliers to Flintfox of components for our BI Solutions. Congratulations Proclarity, we knew you were the best back in 2000, when we first started utilizing your toolset.

Fully integrated with Microsoft SQL Server Analysis and Reporting Services, the ProClarity Analytics Platform continues to be a leader in the area of business intelligence.

The senior technical editor for Windows IT Pro and SQL Server Magazine (sponsors of the Best of Tech Ed 2005) , Mike Otey said ‘ProClarity’s unique data visualizations enable the analyst and user to explore data relationships and transform data into information that can be used to make smart business decisions..’

‘Enterprise Analyzer for MFG/PRO’ is Flintfox’s reporting, analysis and business intelligence solution for companies using MFG/PRO as their ERP system, who want to leverage these award winning, proven, best of breed technologies.

With the proven technology of Enterprise Analyzer for MFG/PRO’ , the standard business system extracts and the advanced usability of the pre-configured visualization for users, effective results can be obtained within days. The pre-built views, reports and KPIs, combined with familiar and friendly interfaces such as MS Office products allow users to start reaping the benefits immediately.

For the next free BI webdemo date please email sales@flintfox.com

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GMA Forum’s Trade Promotion Special Issue - What Works Best?

admin — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 04:47:02 +0000

Forrester Research analyzed the Trade Promotion Management marketplace, and discovered two distinct approaches to TPM:

a. field-sales-focused applications, usually offered by vendors with CRM expertise;

b. analytics-focused applications, usually offered by vendors with business intelligence / statistical expertise.

What Works Best?

Read what Flintfox CEO Steve Peppler had to say as reported in the GMA Forum - Trade Promotion Special Issue 2004 Vol 6 No. 5

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CGT Magazine, Customer Management and Analytics

admin — Sun, 01 May 2005 04:45:44 +0000

Consumer Goods Technology asked questions regarding ‘The Future of Customer Management and Analytics’. Three technology visionaries, including Flintfox CEO Steve Peppler gave answers to those questions.

Read Steve’s answers as reported in the May 2005 Consumer Goods Technology Liftout.

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GMA Forum Magazine - where to focus efforts

admin — Tue, 05 Apr 2005 04:49:30 +0000

In the First Quarter 2004 issue of ‘Forum’ Magazine members of the CPG Thought Leader Roundtable were asked-
With the economy reportedly improving, where should CPG and retailers focus - on greater efficiency and driving more costs out, or driving sales? In what information technology tools /services would you advise CPG and retailer executives to invest this year, in order to enable success in your recommended area of focus?

Flintfox CEO Steve Peppler responded by stating:

The answer to the question is relevant regardless of the current economic conditions…….

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