
Crossroads Partner to Resell PTC® Leading PLM Solutions to Customers in
Defense Manufacturing, Heavy Equipment, Industrial Equipment and
Construction Industries
Integrating PLM with ERP platforms such as Dynamics AX and SAP A1 will Drive Shortened Project Cycles and Cost Savings.
[STAMPFORD, CT — June 1, 2010]Crossroads Partner, a leading provider of ERP for global manufacturing companies, announced today that it has joined the PTC (Nasdaq: PMTC) [AdvantageNetwork™] Partner Program. The partnership is especially significant for manufacturers who already use [partner product] to run their global business processes and would like to further improve efficiencies around product development by adding complementary PLM solutions.
Crossroads Partner has over 100 customers are already installed at some 150 customer sites in more than 5 countries. As a PTC [ChannelAdvantage reseller], Crossroads Partner will now be able to introduce the PTC Product Development System (PDS) to customers in the Defense Manufacturing, Heavy Equipment, Industrial Equipment and Construction Industries The integral PTC PDS is comprised of market-leading Pro/ENGINEER®, Windchill®, Arbortext®, Mathcad®, and ProductView™ products, which have been designed to work together to help companies optimize their product development processes.
“With Global Leader PTC and the new ProductPoint PLM for Midsize companies, we will be able to provide our customers with the most advanced Product Lifecycle Management solution available today. This will improve our customer business and results”, said Einar Ulfsson, Chairman and Founder of Crossroads Partner.
With the addition of PTC product development solutions to their existing Crossroads Partner implementation, customers will be able to realize shortened project cycles, significant cost savings, improved product quality, increased customer satisfaction and enhanced market positioning. Crossroads Partner’s strong international presence and deep knowledge of [manufacturing] industry processes are complimented by the ability to now provide customers with a comprehensive PLM solution that enhances the value of their enterprise manufacturing solutions.
"PTC recently announced its plans to broaden its reseller network to expand its reach into manufacturing companies of all sizes around the globe," said Paul J. Cunningham, executive vice president, Worldwide Sales, PTC. "We believe that customers who choose to use [partner product] in conjunction with PTC's product development solutions will benefit from increases in overall product development efficiencies and as a result improve time-to-market, control costs and drive competitive differentiation."
Together, Crossroads Partner and PTC provide strategic business solutions, enterprise services, [and other products and services] to customers worldwide.
About Crossroads Partner
At Crossroads Partner we believe in choices; one size does not fit all. That’s why we represent the top two business management solution vendors on the market. Our consulting begins upfront to ensure you choose the right solution to meet your immediate and long-term needs whether they’re industry-related, growth related or a combination of both. Crossroads Partner assists clients with selecting, integrating, deploying, managing and supporting SAP & Microsoft-based ERP and CRM solutions as well as PLM from PTC. We provide application training, data conversion, integration, project management, customization and infrastructure consulting.
Please visit www.crossroadspartner.com for further information
Rodman Construction Inc. engages Crossroads Partner Inc., to implement Microsoft Dynamics AX for Construction and Equipment Management
[BOSTON, MA — AUGUST 28TH 2008] Crossroads Partner, Inc. announces it has entered into an agreement with Rodman Construction, Inc. to establish an Equipment Management and Construction enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution based on Microsoft Dynamics AX.
“This agreement further strengthens our commitment to the Construction and Heavy Equipment sector and extends our growth into the southwest region of the US,” said Einar Ulfsson, Chairman and Co-Founder of Crossroads Partner. “Having a Construction Industry leader, like Rodman, choose our vertical solution over the competition is a fantastic payoff for all the hard work invested in creating this world class solution. Rodman senior executives have significant experience with other ERP solutions and were committed to finding the right partner. For that reason, we are extremely proud Rodman chose Crossroads.”
The Rodman project is focused on defining and updating standard business processes to support the implementation of a world class ERP system to manage operations from end to end due to continued growth. To do this, Rodman chose Crossroads Partner to implement Dynamics AX 2009 and the Annata IDMS heavy equipment management tool.
As part of the business process update, Crossroads will develop specific construction functionality called Crossroads Partner Construction (CPC) for AX, which consists of Fleet Management, Construction AIA Billing, Microsoft Project Server, Microsoft Performance Point Business Intelligence and Microsoft Mobile Handheld system with GPS location. Rodman will integrate Microsoft SharePoint into the Dynamics AX solution providing user collaboration for 2000 Rodman users.
Central to Rodman’s selection of Crossroads Partner was their expertise with Annata IDMS. The Heavy Equipment Management capability of Annata IDMS, developed exclusively for the Heavy Equipment and Automotive industry, is certified by Microsoft, and provides deep equipment management, warranty and service capabilities which are necessary to control equipment costs. Craig Porter, Chairman, Rodman LLC, said “When Crossroads sent us the solution certification, we knew we had chosen the right solution; IDMS”.
Crossroads Partner
Crossroads Partner delivers software, consulting and technology implementation services to mid-market and enterprise level companies that are striving for business process improvements and increased efficiency for their organization. As a leading provider of business management solutions Crossroads Partner has built our business around empowering our clients. By representing the leading Business Management solutions from multiple vendors including Microsoft Dynamics and SAP we are uniquely positioned to provide objective software selection consulting services. Crossroads Partner stands behind our expertise with an industry leading Software Selection Guarantee.
Rodman Construction
Rodman Construction Co., was established in 1990, and based in the Dallas / Fort Worth Area with offices in Austin and San Antonio, maintains a corporate commitment to quality workmanship, cost efficiency, and exceeding their clients’ expectations. These commitments are the basis of continued growth for Rodman Construction with 1200 employees and over 425 pieces of heavy equipment.
For PR related inquiries please contact April Merrill at a.merrill@crossroadspartner.com or 781-530-3451
CROSSROADS PARTNER NAMED TO 2008 MICROSOFT DYNAMICS PRESIDENT’S CLUB
Microsoft Honors Crossroads Partner for Outstanding Customer Commitment and Sales Achievement
[BOSTON, MA — AUGUST 6TH 2008] Crossroads Partner has been named to the 2008 Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club, receiving recognition from Microsoft Corp. for its dedicated commitment to customers. This honor reflects Crossroads Partner’s success in extending the Microsoft Dynamics platform to drive business advantages in companies worldwide.
This recognition came during the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2008 in Houston. The elite club recognizes the top 5 percent of Microsoft Business Solutions partners worldwide and their constant dedication to delivering solutions that meet their customers’ unique needs, active pursuit of product and technological advancement, and impressive sales performance.
“Microsoft is proud to congratulate Crossroads Partner on being named to this year’s Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club,” said Doug Kennedy, vice president, Microsoft Dynamics Partners. “Crossroads Partner not only has demonstrated a high level of product expertise, but also has provided a superior level of service and commitment to our Microsoft Dynamics customers, ultimately contributing to the overall success of Microsoft Dynamics and companies worldwide.”
Extensive product and industry knowledge, combined with a deep understanding of customers’ business needs, enables Crossroads Partner to help customers leverage the full value of their Microsoft investments and achieve the enhanced customer service, productivity and operational efficiency that promote growth and competitive advantage.
Crossroads Partner provides software selection, implementation, and consultation services for mid-market and upper mid-market companies. Crossroads Partner specializes in Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions and offers industry specific applications that help leading global companies across industries including manufacturing, automotive and heavy equipment and life sciences achieve success.
“It is truly an honor to be recognized in the top 5% of the exclusive group of Microsoft Dynamics partners. We owe this achievement, along with our recent Microsoft Dynamics Customer Satisfaction award, to the trust of our customers and the dedication of our team” said Crossroads Partner CEO Ken Eldridge.
About Crossroads Partner
Crossroads Partner delivers software, consulting and technology implementation services to mid-market companies that are striving for business process improvements and increased efficiency for their organization. As a leading provider of business management solutions Crossroads Partner has built our business around empowering our clients. By representing the leading Business Management solutions from multiple vendors we are uniquely positioned to provide objective software selection consulting services. Crossroads Partner stands behind our expertise with an industry leading Software Selection Guarantee.
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[Boston, MA - February 5, 2008] Crossroads Partner, a leading business management consultancy is awarded the Microsoft Customer Satisfaction Award for the New York / New Jersey region at an awards luncheon in New York. This award is given to the top partner that exemplifies continuous innovation with next generation programs and activities to improve customer satisfaction. Crossroads Partner President and CEO Ken Eldridge commented "It is fulfilling to be recognized for something you believe in passionately. Crossroads Partner is driven by the success of our clients and this award really goes to them for instilling their trust and confidence in us as their trusted advisor day after day. We thank our clients and Microsoft for awarding this honor to Crossroads Partner." Thirty four partners from New York and New Jersey were nominated for the Customer Satisfaction Award including Crossroads Partner.
Crossroads Partner takes great pride in positive relationships with their clients and the personal and direct access clients have with the Crossroads Partner Executive Team. It seems their approach differs from much of the Microsoft Partner Channel in that there is no client hand off after the sales process; Practice Directors follow clients every step of the way from discovery through sales, implementation and project management. They believe this is the key to closer relationships, better communication and a stronger ability to not only meet but exceed their clients’ expectations.
To learn more about Crossroads Partner or to become a client and receive excellent client care contact
or 877-276-7714 x 13. You can also learn more about Crossroads Partner on the web at www.crossroadspartner.com.
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About Crossroads Partner
Crossroads Partner delivers software, consulting and technology implementation services to mid-market companies that are striving for business process improvements and increased efficiency for their organization. As a leading provider of business management solutions Crossroads Partner has built our business around empowering our clients. By representing the leading Business Management solutions from multiple vendors we are uniquely positioned to provide objective software selection consulting services. Crossroads Partner stands behind our expertise with an industry leading Software Selection Guarantee.
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