DMR Consulting Group Named to Microsoft's Commerce Strategy Advisory Council

Strategic Insights -

DMR Consulting Group, a professional services firm with over 9,000 employees, has been named to Microsoft's Commerce Strategy Advisory Council, a select group of 25 organizations that work closely with Microsoft to shape its e-commerce strategy. This appointment recognizes DMR's expertise in delivering solutions based on Microsoft products, particularly in the areas of electronic commerce and full-service outsourcing. As a member of the advisory council, DMR will serve as a key partner to Microsoft, providing guidance on key e-commerce issues and leveraging its relationship to capitalize on Microsoft Enterprise Solution opportunities.

Key Takeaways:

  • DMR Consulting Group has been named a member of the Microsoft Certified Solution Provider (MCSP) Commerce Partner Advisory Council, a select group of 25 organizations that work closely with Microsoft to shape its e-commerce strategy.
  • DMR has been engaged with the MCSP program for six years and will serve on the Partner Advisory Council through December 1999.
  • The MCSP Commerce Partner Advisory Council is a key group that provides guidance on key e-commerce issues to Microsoft, ultimately shaping the company's channel-based strategy for delivering e-commerce solutions and services.
  • DMR recently signed a Strategic Enterprise Alliance with Microsoft, which will enable them to capitalize on Microsoft Enterprise Solution opportunities, develop significant Microsoft delivery capabilities, and certify hundreds of DMR professionals as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers and Microsoft Certified Solution Developers.
  • DMR has developed e-commerce solutions for clients in the communications, financial services, energy, and pharmaceutical sectors, including an effective business-to-business information sharing solution for Edifice, a division of the medical manufacturer, Cornwell Corporation.
  • The Microsoft-based VMI system developed by DMR for Edifice has proven to be highly successful in reducing supply chain costs and improving relationships with strategic partners.

Statistics:

  • DMR has over 9,000 employees across the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Asia/Pacific region.
  • DMR has served as a member of the MCSP program for six years.
  • The MCSP Commerce Partner Advisory Council is comprised of 25 organizations.
  • Microsoft's BackOffice and Internet integrated products and tools were used in the development of Edifice's VMI system.
  • The VMI system has been successful in reducing supply chain costs and improving relationships with strategic partners.

Sources:

  • Business Wire, May 12, 1999
  • Amdahl Corporation
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • DMR Consulting Group Inc.