The collaboration enables ASPs to offer additional value-added services that differentiate their solutions in the market. Microsoft and Cisco chose Great Plains because of its strong position in the market and role as one of the leaders in the ASP industry. It's a validation both of Great Plains' ASP strategy and the ASP marketplace.
ASPs help customers focus on their core business, rather than managing their application servers.
An ASP solution allows customers to outsource the deployment, operations and maintenance of the Great Plains eEnterprise business management system, IT support and server management. Pricing and Availability Great Plains' certified-ASP solutions are available today in North America and may be acquired through the Great Plains VAR channel either on a purchase basis or on a monthly subscription basis. Great Plains offers e-business applications for financials, distribution, enterprise reporting, project accounting, electronic commerce, human resource management, manufacturing, sales and marketing management, and customer service and support. Great Plains' solutions are sold and implemented by a unique worldwide network of independent partner organizations that share the company's commitment to lasting customer relationships. Real Market is a registered trademark.