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Microsoft Dynamics NAV (formerly Navision)

Çedilla are UK specialists in Microsoft Dynamics software, as one of the first Navision consultancies and with experience in all types of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and accounting projects.

With over 136,000 businesses using Microsoft Business Solutions software in over 108 countries, and $2.5bn invested annually in research & development of Microsoft solutions, businesses can be confident that our ERP systems are built on solid foundations.

Navision Software is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft and is part of the growing division within Microsoft known as Microsoft Business Solutions. Software is sold on a licensing basis, where customers are licensed to use the various modules they have purchased the license for. The source code is held on the Customers server, ensuring a level of security and peace of mind commonly requested by customers.

Microsoft Business Solutions is now the number one software vendor in Europe for ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems for the mid-range, and provides some of the most sophisticated ERP software technology on the market at the lowest costs. Click here to view a recent independent survey on ERP implementation costs

Why do our customers consider an ERP system for their business? And why should they consider Microsoft Dynamics NAV to achieve their objectives?

Requirements may include:

  • Improved access to relevant business information
  • Easy & efficient data entry & retrieval
  • Enhanced functionality
  • Cost savings and reduction in duplication
The Navision Story
1987:   The first character-based multi-user version of Navision is released.
1991:   The first export markets are established in Norway, Germany & Spain
1993:   Navision enters the US market
1995:   Navision Financials for Windows 95 is released, and Navision enters the UK market
1998:   Navision one of first enterprise software suites to handle euro conversion.
1999:   Navision Financials released on SQL Server.
2000:   Navision is one of first European software vendors to achieve accreditation from the British Application Software Developers Association (BASDA) for EMU compliance
2001:   Navision brands its software suites “Navision Attain”.
2002:   Navision Attain product accredited by Insititute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales (ICAEW)
2002:   Microsoft purchases Navision for $1.46bn
 
“Navision is far and away more technologically advanced than anything else we have seen and offers the ability to be tailored rapidly and easily to meet all our requirements”

Richard Brett, Group Financial Director
Civil Aviation Authority
 
 
Microsoft Dynamics NAV (formerly Navision) product news

Microsoft Business Solutions at forefront of standard e-Procurement software trials
The Office of Government Commerce announced the successful completion of its recently launched 'Proof of Concept' XML assessment trials. Microsoft Business Solutions was one of the IT companies to take part, in co-operation with BASDA (the Business Applications Software Developers Association). The resulting single IT language will revolutionise the way government suppliers conduct business with the public sector. (Click for more info)

Microsoft Business Solutions win Mid-Range software award at the Accountancy Age 2006 awards
The Microsoft Dynamics NAV solution came in for particular praise at the awards, including unique product features such as SIFT (Sum Index Flow Technology) and Dimensions, along with MBS’s continued investments in product development.
(Click here for more info)


 
Typically, our customers want a software solution which:

Streamlines business processes
Current business processes (e.g. Warehouse Management & Order Processing, Budgeting & Accounts payable and receivable) may be disconnected. A single integrated system can greatly improve efficiency.

Provides an overview of business performance from top to bottom.
All enterprise data should be available from a single system, with minimum configuration, and management information accessible with minimal effort.

Implements with minimal disruption to the business.
Çedilla’s sales and implementation methodologies are designed to allow companies to continue on legacy systems until ready to hit the ground running with your new software.

Protects your investment
Microsoft Business Solutions – Navision is updated by upgrades released on an annual basis (although no customers are ever forced to upgrade systems). The development environment comes with tools to make upgrades as seamless as possible, allowing any configurations to the standard software to be merged easily into subsequent versions of the product.

In choosing which application area to examine, where do you start?


Financial Management
In the face of ever increasing demands for financial information in various formats and increased international trade, business require a flexible and integrated accounting and financial software solution which delivers the information when required, and which takes the complexities out of non-local business.

If you are unsure just how the Financial Management suite from Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Çedilla can benefit your business, please click here to download the latest Microsoft Dynamics NAV factsheets for modules in the Financial Management suite.

Supply Chain Management
Today’s distribution or wholesale business is challenged to manage inventory to achieve customer satisfaction, eliminate non value-adding activities from the business and work closer with supply chain partners to achieve mass customisation (over mass production).

Click here for the latest Microsoft Dynamics NAV factsheets on distribution and warehouse management.

Customer Relationship Management (including Service Management)
Does your business know who are your most profitable or valued customers (based on actual real-time data from the accounts department)? Would a system which can automate the sales management process (e.g. sales pipeline planning), marketing activity (e.g. accurate demographic segmentation of target groups, campaign and activity management) or service management (e.g. warranty agreements) enable your business to service customers and the market more effectively?


Please
click here for the Microsoft Dynamics NAV CRM factsheets.

E-Business
E-Business from Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Çedilla is more than simply putting live business data on the company web-site (although the e-Business Suite can certainly do this). It is about using Internet technologies to conduct business throughout the supply chain, and opening internal systems to the potential of an integrated supply chain.


Please
click here for more details e-direct, Çedilla's e-business solution built within Navision.

Manufacturing
Microsoft Dynamics NAV includes a number of software granules suited for the needs of simple or complex manufacturing processes. Please click here to download the relevant factsheets.

Technology
Microsoft Business Solutions – Navision is at the forefront of ERP and relational database technology developments. Click here for more information on the Microsoft Business Solutions – Navision technology framework.

Microsoft Business Solutions - Navision is built on the .NET architecture, Microsoft’s revolutionary software platform to integrate business applications of the future. Click here for more information on Microsoft .NET.