1. Microsoft Dynamics AX Name Title Microsoft Corporation Financial Management

2. Agenda Marketplace challenges for small to midsized organizations and divisions of large enterprises –Operational efficiency –Competitive edge –Regulatory compliance Microsoft Dynamics ™ AX solution for financial management Customer success stories Q&A session

3. Prioritize and focus on important business goals Make informed business decisions based on real data Maintain an in-depth understanding of rapidly changing business Improve the efficiency of financial applications to enable strategic planning activities Manage cash flow effectively Key Challenges Operational efficiency

4. Automate business-critical financial processes Access and analyze data using Microsoft ® Office system programs Gain rapid business insight with powerful Microsoft SQL Server ™ reporting capabilities Retain insight into company performance Optimize the way your company manages cash flow with better forecasts and account reconciliation Maximize Operational Efficiency Streamline financial processes

5. Key Challenges Competition Maintain flexible business processes to compete globally Understand and respond to new constraints or business requirements as needed Reduce the high financial and operational risk involved with business expansion

6. Move from tactical planning to strategic planning Expand your business across geographies Effectively manage intercompany transactions Sharpen Your Competitive Edge Empower your team to work strategically

7. Key Challenges Compliance Help protect the privacy of confidential information Provide detailed records to internal and external auditors Reduce labor costs associated with cumbersome reporting

8. Take advantage of robust security-enhanced mechanisms built into the Microsoft Windows Server ™ 2003 platform Support regulatory compliance in various locales Provide detailed audit trails and tools for consolidating multiple company accounts Include robust reporting capabilities built on Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services Meet Regulatory Requirements Comply with confidence

9. Impact on Key Roles Improve productivity Maps to key roles in your financial organization, including: –AP coordinator –AR administrator –Accountant –Bookkeeper –Credit manager –Controller Delivers a personalized user experience Improves individual productivity by helping employees access the processes and information they need Access and approval privileges based on job functions

10. Why Microsoft Dynamics?

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12. “Now, we can see what is happening across the organization and use this data to make more informed decisions than ever before.” — Vadim Yurievich Izotov, Deputy General Director, IT Director, OJSC Rostelecom Major European Carrier Enhances Management Decision Making and IT Management With a range of information systems in place, OJSC Rostelecom could not form a consolidated view of its business activities and ensure effective decision making After upgrading its underlying technology infrastructure using Microsoft technology, the company deployed MicrosoftAxapta business software After upgrading its underlying technology infrastructure using Microsoft technology, the company deployed Microsoft Axapta business software Accurate financial reporting for executives and company shareholders Reduced costs through centralized IT management Clear view of management information across departments and regions System fully customized to support existing working practices Link to Case Study Here: OJSC Rostelecom

13. Savings and Accurate Data at Language Services Firm Bowne Global Solutions is a leading provider of language services worldwide When it acquired companies, BGS found it difficult and time consuming to consolidate financial data from its 40 locations worldwide By deploying, Microsoft Axapta throughout the company, BGS achieved an integrated financial and production system with consistent reporting methods that use the same types of data Reduced total cost of ownership immediately Improved reporting and analysis Lowered training time by 33 percent Closed financial books two days earlier each month Link to Case Study Here: Bowne Global Solutions “With our Microsoft Axapta solution, we will spend less time reporting on the business and more time managing it.” — Brian Giambagno, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Bowne Global Solutions

14. Summary Microsoft Dynamics AX can help you: –Increase operational efficiency –Sharpen service delivery –Compete successfully in the global marketplace –Improve overall financial management and regulatory compliance

15. For More Information Visit www.microsoft.com/dynamics/axwww.microsoft.com/dynamics/ax [Insert contact information]

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