Hitachi Solutions America Earns the Certified for Microsoft Dynamics Distinction for SYN//AX

IRVINE, Calif. - Oct. 7, 2014 - PRLog -- Hitachi Solutions America announced today that its SYN//AX solution for advanced planning and scheduling for Microsoft Dynamics AX is now Certified for Microsoft Dynamics. This signifies that the solution has met Microsoft Corp.’s highest standard for partner-developed software. By successfully meeting all certification requirements, SYN//AX can now carry the distinct Certified for Microsoft Dynamics logo.

SYN//AX combines more than 100 years of Hitachi Solutions America’s production experience with next generation Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP technology to provide an end-to-end solution for manufacturing execution along with advanced planning and scheduling. With SYN//AX, one can manage resources and work cells, simulate changes in demand and resource capacities, understand the costs impacts of executing on changes, and give your production planner a complete 360 degree view of the production operation. You can read more about SYN//AX in the Microsoft Dynamics Marketplace.

"We are thrilled to be able to offer this solution to our existing and potential clients. Manufacturing companies using or looking to implement Microsoft Dynamics AX will have the advanced planning and scheduling functionality they require with this added module," said Salim Faroukh, vice president – products and industry solutions, Hitachi Solutions Business Solution Group of Hitachi Solutions America.”

Solutions that are Certified for Microsoft Dynamics have demonstrated development quality and compatibility with the Microsoft Dynamics product on which they run by passing rigorous software testing for Microsoft Dynamics. In addition, the Microsoft Dynamics partner must have customers who are successfully using the certified solution and are willing to recommend it and be a Gold Certified Partner in the Microsoft Partner Program.

For customers, Certified for Microsoft Dynamics helps identify Microsoft Dynamics solutions that have been tested for compatibility, meet high quality standards, and are successfully used by existing customers. This certification represents a significant step in elevating the standard for partner-developed software solutions for industry-specific business applications. By highlighting these solutions, Microsoft also creates new opportunities for partners to expand their reseller channel and to better promote their packaged Microsoft Dynamics solution for customers.

“The Manufacturing marketplace is rapidly evolving forcing customers to shift their evaluation process for technology investments. The focus of agility, integration and rapid impact has become critical to investment decisions,” said Paul Ledbetter, senior product manager, WW Dynamics Manufacturing, Microsoft. “Hitachi Solutions has been aggressively investing ahead of these trends in people, process, and IP in innovative ways that deliver immediate impact. By introducing solutions that add value across the new Supply Chain, Hitachi Solutions demonstrates their alignment to Microsoft’s highest standard of testing and quality. I encourage you to review Hitachi Solutions’ portfolio for insight into how to align and become a more Dynamic business.”

With global capabilities and regional offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, India, Japan, China, and South East Asia, Hitachi Solutions Group helps customers successfully compete with the largest global enterprises using powerful, user-friendly, affordable industry solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft Dynamics CRM. To learn more, visit http://us.hitachi-solutions.com.

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About Hitachi Solutions America, Ltd.

Hitachi Solutions America is a recognized leader in providing Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft Dynamics CRM based global industry solutions that improve business practices and provide measurable business results. Additionally, Hitachi Solutions America delivers innovative solutions around Business Analytics and Portals and Collaboration. Recognized as the Microsoft 2014 CRM Global Partner of the Year and the 2014 Dynamics Global Outstanding Reseller of the Year, Hitachi Solutions America’s proven track record includes thousands of solutions that America provides industry focus, enterprise software industry domain expertise, and proven tier-one people, processes, and tools. With global capabilities and regional offices in United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, India, Japan, China, and South East Asia, Hitachi Solutions partners with industry leading clients to understand their unique formula for success. For more information, call 949.242.1300 or visit: http://us.hitachi-solutions.com.

About Hitachi Solutions Group

Hitachi Solutions, Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a core member of Information & Telecommunication Systems Company of Hitachi Group and a recognized leader in delivering proven business and IT strategies and solutions to companies across many industries. The company provides value-driven services throughout the IT life cycle from systems planning to systems integration, operation and maintenance. Hitachi Solutions delivers products and services of superior value to customers worldwide through key subsidiaries in the United States, Europe, China and India. The flagship company in the Hitachi Group's information and communication system solutions business, Hitachi Solutions also offers solutions for social innovation such as smart cities. For more information on Hitachi Solutions, please visit: http://www.hitachi-solutions.com.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd. , headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 326,000 employees worldwide. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal 2013 (ended March 31, 2014) totaled 9,616 billion yen ($93.3 billion). Hitachi is focusing more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes infrastructure systems, information & telecommunication systems, power systems, construction machinery, high functional material & components, automotive systems and others. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at http://www.hitachi.com.