Tuesday, 11 May 2010

Pythagoras chosen for Microsoft CRM 5 beta programme

Pythagoras, a Microsoft Gold Partner and a UK leading Microsoft CRM software specialist is delighted to announce its inclusion in the Microsoft Dynamics CRM '5' beta programme.

Microsoft Dynamics CRM ‘5’ drives further innovation and focus in the CRM market place, enhancing user productivity and collaboration, giving users deep, core CRM capabilities, building on the groundbreaking Microsoft CRM 4.0.

Listed below are some key features to be found in Version 5; more details about how Microsoft CRM ‘5’ solutions from Pythagoras can benefit your organisation will be available later in the year along with further features available in Microsoft CRM ‘5’.

• Support for over 40 languages

• Use of the fluent UI (the ribbon) as seen in Office 2007. This command bar replaces the ‘tool bars’ at the top of each page. The ribbon command bar is fully customisable enabling users to add and alter buttons as much as is required.

• The ability to filter data in grids, much like Excel. Now you can perform your own in line filtering.

• Integration with Windows Sharepoint Service now comes Out of the Box. This includes document management, which includes site and document library provisioning, document metadata, item security, and check-in/check-out capabilities.

• CRM '5' allows you to visualise numeric data using in-line charts within the form itself. One can select a number of different chart formats such as Bar, Column, Funnel, Line, Pie and Scatter.

• The form model in CRM 4.0 made use of tabs to divide a form into multiple pages. In CRM '5' tabs are displayed in the same way as section, with each form just having a single, scrolling page.

Pythagoras Communications has been a successful Microsoft Gold Partner offering leading industry specific solutions since 1997; with offices in Maidenhead (UK) and London (UK) Pythagoras is developing an enviable combination of multi sector industry experience and customisable software innovation since being established.

For more information on Microsoft Dynamics 4.0 or to book a meeting or demonstration speak to one of our experts on 01628 519 000 or email info@pythagoras.co.uk

Pythagoras drives NHS Strategy and Innovation with Customised Microsoft CRM Solutions

With the expectations of customers having increased in recent years as the transparency of customer learning has grown many local NHS and PCT’s are now looking towards a CRM solution to improve service and respond proactively to their customers.

For the NHS, the desire is to provide quality care, increase satisfaction levels and proactively manage patient’s health. Pythagoras, a Microsoft Gold Partner has developed customised NHS solutions for a range of local NHS and PCT’s which underpin;

• World Class Commissioning
• Integrated Healthcare
• Reduction in IT Spend
• Compliance
• Mobile Working
• Reductions in DNAs
• Early detection and diagnosis

Pythagoras’ CRM for the NHS experts recognise how the silos of information stored in multiple systems and the subsequent manual processes make routine tasks challenging, helping leverage CRM technologies to increase efficiency and improve patient satisfaction.

Some of the benefits of a Microsoft CRM for hospitals and NHS solution from Pythagoras:

• Improved Stakeholder Relationship Management (SRM)
• Increase Patient Satisfaction
• Coordinate delivery of care
• Proactively manage chronically ill patients
• Improve community relations
• Extend existing IT investments

Pythagoras has successfully demonstrated their customisable CRM solutions for the NHS through a range of free webinars; the latest webinar will be held on the morning of June 16th. Click to see the agenda and register your free place.

Pythagoras Communications has been a successful Microsoft Gold Partner offering leading industry specific solutions since 1997; with offices in Maidenhead (UK) and London (UK) Pythagoras is developing an enviable combination of multi sector industry experience and customisable software innovation since being established.

For more information on Microsoft Dynamics 4.0 or to book a meeting or demonstration speak to one of our experts on 01628 519 000 or email info@pythagoras.co.uk

Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online May 2010 Service Update

Pythagoras discusses the May 2010 service update; announced at Convergence 2010.

New Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online Portal Accelerators extending the outreach and power of Microsoft CRM while also aiding the customisation for the unique needs of
customers:

• eService
• Event Management
Partner Relationship Management

Expanded language support (for North America only currently):

• Spanish
• French
• Brazilian Portuguese

Developer tools and resources

The new developer tools in the updated software development kit have enabled the connection of Microsoft Dynamics CRM online with various on demand and premise services; Windows Azure being one example.

Integration of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics CRM

The new framework available in the service update allows Dynamics GP and CRM to be integrated and used to enhance productivity across financials, supply chain and sales. Integration of GP and CRM is supported with both on premise and cloud versions of Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0

Founded in 1999 Pythagoras is a company that is experienced in providing Microsoft xRM (Anything Relationship Management) and Microsoft CRM (Customer Relationship Management), Accounts and integrated business solutions for businesses across a broad range of industries and products. Pythagoras is a Microsoft Dynamics CRM Gold Partner with offices in London, Maidenhead and Manchester.

Monday, 10 May 2010

Sage 200 taster day - 25th May

The recent success of Pythagoras Sage 200 taster days continues on May 25th in a new location; Centre Point in London.

In partnership with Sage, Pythagoras’ taster days have proven a success amongst those companies looking to upgrade from Line 50 or Line 100 and those simply interested in improving productivity and taking their organisation forward with Sage’s next generation software enabling them to meet their needs and challenges for the immediate future.

Pythagoras’ Sage taster days typically last until just after midday (with tea and biscuits available) covering a range of topics from how Sage software works across your business, Sage Business Intelligence as well as in selected seminars showcasing A La Carte Financial Intelligence software.

Throughout the morning experts from Pythagoras and Sage are on hand to discuss your individual needs; the interactive nature of the sessions promotes questions with the presentations and live demonstrations able to move into specific areas, further enhancing learning and understanding.

There is very limited space available for the taster day on Tuesday May 25th, to view the agenda and to register for one of the few remaining places please visit the Pythagoras web site.

Pythagoras communications has enviable experience in deploying, creating and understanding your individual Sage 200 needs. More than 300 Sage customers nationwide have discovered how the Pythagoras approach adds value to their business.
These are drawn from a diverse range of sectors and markets and we have specialist teams with specific expertise in each. Pythagoras has an enviable combination of extensive, multi-sector experience and a reputation for cutting edge technical development and innovation.

Friday, 7 May 2010

Pythagoras looks ahead to the 2010 British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) Exhibition

Pythagoras Communications, a Microsoft Gold Partner and Insurance CRM software specialist looks ahead to showcasing their customisable Microsoft CRM solutions for Commercial Insurance Companies, Insurance Brokers and the Lloyds Market.

Pythagoras understands how the challenging economic times recently and continually evolving insurance landscape has led to the profitability, wallet share, sustainability, and enhanced relationship management being critical for success.

Pythagoras' experts in the insurance software industry are helping to redefine Insurance sales and marketing; the 2010 BIBA exhibition will see Pythagoras showcase solutions specifically for Commercial Insurers, Insurance Brokers and the Lloyds Market. Pythagoras outlines below the benefits Pythagoras can bring.

Commercial Insurance Companies


Microsoft CRM for insurance provides the central core platform from which Commercial carriers can launch a centralised approach, allowing cultivation and analysis of key market trends and better management of Broker / intermediary relationships.
Our solution is designed to provide commercial carriers with a single integrated platform that supports multiple business channels, multiple client touch points, online client access and rapid deployment.

Insurance Brokers

Pythagoras Microsoft CRM solution allows Brokers a central platform from which they can understand and serve every facet of each customer; this level of holistic personalised approach can be the differentiating factor that allows good customers to be successfully retained, reducing churn; critical when considering the expense of new customer acquisition and the profitability of customer retention.

Lloyds Market

The critical need to unify all client data from separate sources and systems into a single view for greater insight into key client relationships and profitable pockets within their business has been understood and solved thanks to Pythagoras’ suite of Microsoft CRM for the Lloyd’s market solutions.
Microsoft CRM for Lloyd’s from Pythagoras helps agents and syndicates access centralised information, understand key relationships accurate decisions quicker and in line with corporate strategic views.

The 2010 BIBA conference is located at London’s Excel Arena on May 19th and 20th; Visit Pythagoras’ experts on stand D2.

Thursday, 6 May 2010

Upgrading from Sage Line 50 to Sage 200

Many businesses currently using Sage Line 50 are experiencing growth; this combined with them becoming more dynamic leads to strain on their software.

The Sage suite incorporates a next generation accounts package within a wider suite of business management software; integrating information from finance, distribution, manufacturing, marketing, service operations and more.

The logical benefits of upgrading to Sage 200 are described below by Pythagoras, a Sage business partner;

The look and feel

Sage 200 offers an easier user experience and Windows functionality. Sage 200 v2010 due out this summer will be fully compatible with Windows 7.

Nominal drill downs

Sage 200 offers powerful downs into the nominal, and drill across into the relevant areas.

Excel Links

Sage 200 offers seamless Microsoft Excel integration; furthermore, users without a Sage licence can access the Business Intelligence (BI) within Excel.

Period Accounting

Sage 200 offers up to 20 accounting periods with a choice as to whether its run as open, closed or a mixture.

Foreign Currency

Sage 200 has the ability to create spot and period exchange rates.
Reporting
The Sage 200 report designer offers a more intuitive, user friendly report design tool.

Database


Sage 200 adopts an industry standard MS SQL database, making it easier to connect to other applications / software and connect to the outside world.

Cost Centre / Divisional Reporting

A strength of Sage 200 is the ability to analyse performance of cost centres across your business where analysis of budgets versus targets can be viewed graphically.

Paperless Office


Sage 200 encourages paperless integration with PDF invoices and statements available to send and receive electronically as opposed to paper; increasing productivity.

Workspaces

Gathers information from across the Sage 200 suite, allowing users to access and view data important to them via one customisable screen rather than numerous screens and programmes. The workspace designer allows further customisation and enhanced relevancy.

Business Intelligence

Sage 200 BI enables you to analyse data trends and data comparison thanks to its seamless integration with Microsoft Excel. Furthermore, users without individual Sage 200 licences can access and utilise BI in Excel.

Pythagoras communications has enviable experience in deploying, creating and understanding your individual Sage 200 needs. More than 300 Sage customers nationwide have discovered how the Pythagoras approach adds value to their business. These are drawn from a diverse range of sectors and markets and we have specialist teams with specific expertise in each. Pythagoras has an enviable combination of extensive, multi-sector experience and a reputation for cutting edge technical development and innovation.