Microsoft decided to release a cloud version of Dynamics AX7 first, with a desktop version to arrive later. But this decision is causing problems for resellers who find it presents problems for clients who may not be ready to jump to the Internet. The issue was spelled out when Edgewater Technology, which owns the Fullscope reselling operation, addressed the subject during an earnings webcast. CEO Shirley Singleton said the "cloud offering will cause a little bit of noise in the quarter."

Sage has expanded its alliance with Fairsail, whose Human Capital Management Cloud system is built on the Salesforce1 platform. Under the new deal, Fairsail becomes the cloud HCM platform of choice for Sage X3. Sage X3 and Fairsail products will work together to provide companies with processes to manage financials, supply chain, payroll, workforce and talent management, all in the cloud.

Boomer Consulting has named Jim Boomer as CEO to succeed his father and founder, L. Gary Boomer. The Manhattan, Kan.-based firm also selected Sandra Wiley as president, Dustin Hostetler as chief innovation officer, and L. Gary Boomer as visionary and strategist. "This shift in leadership represents the roles each of our leaders have played over the last several years and will allow Boomer Consulting to better focus on strategic growth," L. Gary Boomer, said in a prepared statement.