By Emmanuel Elebeke
Global leader in the  supply of integrated business solutions to organizations that serve the retail consumer and wholesale distribution markets,  Aldata’s has announced its intention to complement Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail.

In a statement signed by  Crispin Read, general manager, Microsoft Dynamics ERP, the company said it is hoping to use its more than 20 years of retail best practice experience, combined with Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail, to  provide a next generation of  integrated retail solutions that include Replenishment and Merchandising Optimization, Store and POS Management to midsize retailers.

Also, the partnership will see to the provision of Loyalty and Digital Marketing modules that are ready-made, fast to implement and easy to use for midsize retailers of Microsoft products.

 It said the the first Aldata Retail solutions on Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail will soon  be available for home electronics, do-it-yourself, and sports and fashion retailers.

Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail provides retailers with an out-of-the-box, end-to-end solution that combines logistics, supply chain and financials with point of sale and store management tools to help them streamline business processes and more easily connect with their customers.

“The agreement with Aldata demonstrates the ability of Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail to provide a solid, scalable foundation for the retail environment,” said Crispin Read, general manager, Microsoft Dynamics ERP.

“At Aldata, our strategy is to focus all of our people, products and services on continuous retail business improvement. Our agreement with Microsoft will allow us to deliver this continuous improvement to a wider retail audience with the support of a global brand and stability of Microsoft SQL Server,” said Allan Davies, Aldata’s chief marketing officer.