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Mar

25

2010

Microsoft Releases CRM5 Technical Preview

Redmond – – Microsoft Corp. today announced the Community Technical Preview 3 (CTP3) for the next generation of Microsoft Dynamics CRM, code-named "CRM5". This CTP is primarily aimed at software developers within the broad partner base of Microsoft Dynamics CRM, including independent software vendors (ISVs), global system integrators (GSIs), hosting partners and value-added resellers (VARs), giving them an opportunity to start early development and testing of their solutions for this new release.

The CTP software is available as on-premises software, as well as through pre-release versions of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online running in datacenters in North America; Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); and Asia Pacific (APAC). The availability in international datacenters is in preparation for the global expansion of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online service beyond the U.S. and Canada today and into EMEA, APAC and Latin America.

FifthCloud's Dynamics CRM unit, CRM OnTarget, has been a CTP Partner with Microsoft since 2009 on the CRM5 platform and is a CTP3 partner today. The company remains optimistic that the release timeframe of late 2010 appears to be right on schedule. Mike Berger, CRM OnTarget General Manager, recently said, "...never have I seen such an investment in time, money, and talent. CRM5 will be a significant step forward for the platform and for our customers."

Mar

1

2010

CRM OnTarget Now a FIfthCloud Brand

Las Vegas – – FifthCloud announced today that it has closed on a deal that will make CRM OnTarget, a worldwide leader in providing partner hosted Microsoft Dynamics CRM, a FifthCloud brand. The companies have been in talks since late 2009 and according to FifthCloud CEO Jim Stewart, "the more we explored this opportunity, the more everyone felt it was a move that provides significant value to customers of both companies and it was an ideal fit."

"Late last year we confirmed our commitment to act boldly and this acquisition reflects that; the end result will be greater than the sum of its parts" said Mr. Stewart.

CRM OnTarget was developed by TriVenture in 2004 to provide hosted Microsoft CRM to customers in response to a growing demand for SaaS platforms.

Check out the CRM OnTarget website for more information.

Feb

4

2010

SecuriCloud 3.0 Backup Released to Manufacturing

Las Vegas – – FifthCloud informed customers today that the release of version 3.0 of the SecuriCloud Backup module is on schedule to be released on March 1st now that the product has fully emerged from beta testing. The SecuriCloud Backup module provides users with secure, encrypted, and continuous backup of their computers in a regulatory compliant data center.

The SecuriCloud Backup module meets military specifications for encryption by employing 256-bit AES security. Data is encrypted in both transit and storage and leverages mirrored data centers to provide absolute peace of mind.

FifthCloud said that a major upgrade to the SecuriCloud ShareFile module is on schedule for release in third quarter. In that release, engineers are working to ensure the compatibility with Microsoft Office Outlook 2010, including 64-bit applications.

Take a look at our SecuriCloud page for more information and for the latest information about product development.

Jan

11

2010

FifthCloud Opens Bay Area Office

Las Vegas – – FifthCloud said today that it has opened a new office in the Bay Area. Located in Tiburon, just outside of San Francisco, the office will serve as a business development hub. The company continues to grow in a tough economic environment because it "agile in its ability to respond to market conditions quickly, adapt to the new realities of the business landscape, and innovate to remain relevant to our customers," according to Jim Stewart, FifthCloud's CEO.

The company expects to open more locations in 2010 through expansion, acquisition, or merger.

Dec

14

2009

FifthCloud Shifts Gear in Partnership with Lenovo

Las Vegas – – FifthCloud said today it had renewed its partnership with Lenovo and would take the additional step of consolidating all field computers with Lenovo ThinkPad computers. The company has historically maintained relationships with DELL and HP but felt that "Lenovo represented the best value in the market for business notebook computers and its vPro technology streamlines support operations for MSPs like FifthCloud" said Jim Stewart, FifthCLoud's managing partner.

FifthCloud retires end user computers every 24 months but will expedite that schedule for many users who are not running current ThinkPad computers with the i5 or i7 processor with vPro built in. Lenovo's vPro technology extends what services can be provided to the user's hardware without an actual office visit. With vPro and ThinkPad, engineers can boot and take control of a computer even if the hard drive has been destroyed. Other ThinkPad features helped close the deal for Lenovo with FifthCloud, including the ability to disable a computer that has been reported lost or stolen.

Visit our partner page for more information.

Nov

30

2009

FifthCloud CEO Unveils Acquisition Growth Strategy

Las Vegas – – In its annual meeting with shareholders and board members over the weekend in Las Vegas, FifthCloud management reviewed the company's plan to expand through acquisition over coming three years. "Market conditions are favorable for managed services providers to consolidate operations and leverage common strengths as we all work through the reality of the new economy."

Managing Partner, Jim Stewart, said the company is already in talks "with more than one company" and expects to close on its first deal in early 2010. "We are looking for companies that have the right mix of talent, have established themselves in local markets that are favorable to us for expansion." The company stated that it will look for companies positioned for growth with core competence in delivering cloud and managed services to their customers.

Nov

12

2009

Office 2010 Beta Now Available for Download

Redmond – – FifthCloud, a leading provider of managed services to users throughout North America, alerted clients today of the location where they can now download and test the latest version of Microsoft Office. To be released in mid-2010, Microsoft Office 2010 will be standard fare for FifthCloud managed services customers, replacing the very popular Microsoft Office 2007.

Microsoft Office 2010 represents a significant step forward in the Office suite, including a full 64-bit version that is expected to "sing nicely" according to FifthCloud engineers who started shipping 64-bit notebooks to customers in Q3.

The Company also issued a warning; while the Office 2010 suite appears stable and fully functional, it will take other divisions of Microsoft and ISV partners several months to catch up. As one FifthCloud engineer put it, "don't expect everything to work while the applications are still in beta."

Visitors can download Microsoft Office 2010 Beta from this post.

Oct

05

2009

FifthCloud Revamps Website

Las Vegas – – FifthCloud announced today that it has launched its new website as part of a larger program to integrate the Company's website with internal back end platforms and social networking sites. "We have spent most of 2009 in a significant business development mode, responding to dramatic changes in the market. The launch of FifthCloud's revamped site is our first major response to those market changes" said Jim Stewart, FifthCloud's CEO.

The site highlights the advantages of FifthCloud's Managed Services offering and centralizes news about the Company and its subsidiaries. The company plans to acquire businesses in 2010 and has anticipated the navigation structure to quickly guide people to the information they are seeking.

Based in Las Vegas, FifthCloud supports customers throughout the United States and Canada with a managed services offering which includes fully supported hardware and software. FifthCloud is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, IBM/Lenovo Partner, Microsoft Small Business Partner, and specializes in the deployment of and migrations to the Microsoft Business Productivity Office Suite. FifthCloud regional offices are located in Bellevue and San Francisco while the company operates data centers in New York and Los Angeles. ::

 
 
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