Streamline donated goods pricing with Microsoft’s AI-powered app

Streamline Donated Goods Pricing with Microsoft’s AI-Powered App

Get donated goods on the sales floor faster. The Clothing Pricing App uses Power Platform and AI to help people quickly scan and price donated clothing. Developed by Microsoft with Sunrise specifically for nonprofits and organizations that resell donated items, the Clothing Pricing App is easy to install and integrate into your existing tech stack. From quick setup and training to full system integration with donation and retail systems, our Bronze, Silver, and Gold packages offer scalable options that fit your needs and budget—so you can stay focused on your mission.

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Whether you’re exploring your options for new business platforms, or ready to get started, we are trusted business partners for some of the world’s most well-known brands. With over 25 years of experience with the Microsoft stack, we can help you understand all the capabilities Microsoft has to offer.

Dynamics 365 licensing guide

Dynamics 365 Licensing Guide

Check out the latest edition of the Dynamics 365 licensing guide, released in May 2026. It’s a comprehensive resource for understanding how Microsoft licenses its suite of business applications across finance, operations, sales, customer service, and more. This educational guide explains the types of licenses available—user, device, and tenant—and outlines the latest pricing, purchase channels, capacity entitlements, and use rights. Whether you’re evaluating Dynamics 365 for the first time or expanding your current deployment, this guide will help you make informed decisions, avoid costly licensing mistakes, and align your investment with actual usage.

Do you have questions about your specific situation? Our experts can help you map out the most cost-effective way to license Dynamics 365 for your organization. Contact us for a free assessment and licensing blueprint.

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The reality of ransomware: One company’s story

The Reality of Ransomware: One Company’s Story

Still not convinced ransomware poses a significant threat to your business? Check out this short case study on one company’s experience. In 2022, an apparel company experienced a significant disruption due to a ransomware attack, which paralyzed its operations for three weeks. The attack, detected hindered the company’s ability to purchase supplies, fulfill orders, and process payments, affecting its global supply chain. Eventually, the company restored its IT systems…but only after undergoing a lengthy and expensive recovery process, spending $15 million to mitigate the supply chain impact.

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Sunrise supply chain solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365

Sunrise Supply Chain Solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365

Consumer products, retail, and manufacturing companies need to be equipped to handle the complexities of a global supply chain. Sunrise has over two decades of experience solving these challenges and have extended Microsoft Dynamics 365 with exclusive inventory optimization, forecast netting, and soft allocation capabilities in a product called Sunrise 365. This solution is a favorite industry add-on for proactively managing and monitoring a healthy supply chain with gorgeous visual insights.

Learn more in the PDF below and when you’re ready, explore more about how our supply chain solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 can transform your operations.

Quick Start implementation and project management toolkit

Over fifty percent of ERP implementations fail—it doesn’t have to be that way

For a project as high stakes as an ERP implementation, a strong project roadmap is critical. This factsheet offers a high-level overview of everything that comes packed inside of the Sunrise 365 Quick Start Solution. Add instant value to any Microsoft Dynamics 365 deployment and hit the ground running on day one. Designed to accelerate your implementation, Quick Start is Sunrise’s project management solution designed to align with our implementation methodology. Quick Start comes with pre-configurations to start with a system ready for solution design, a huge business process library, and Power BI dashboards to track key project metrics.

Intelligent apparel and footwear operations

Intelligent Apparel and Footwear Operations

Sunrise has worked extensively with apparel and footwear brands to identify the levers for improving profitability, increasing operational efficiency, and driving brand growth into new product lines, channels, and global markets. This factsheet reviews the top reasons companies choose Dynamics 365 to simplify and consolidate legacy systems with a single, global platform that will last a lifetime.

The Microsoft Dynamics AX On-Premise Legacy for Apparel and Footwear Companies

For years, Microsoft Dynamics AX set the standard for apparel and footwear brands aiming to expand globally while maintaining their promise of quality and value. Dynamics AX enabled businesses to rapidly respond to trends, scale efficiently, and manage costs effectively. The solution integrated industry best practices and business intelligence, providing a robust platform for managing supply chains and sales channels.

At its core, the agent connects supplier email communication with supply chain data. Instead of treating emails as separate from ERP transactions, it helps ensure that supplier communication reflects the current state of the system.

Why Dynamics AX Was the Best On-Premise ERP of Its Time

Global reach: Dynamics AX supported multi-language and multi-currency capabilities, making it ideal for international operations.
Multi-channel integration: It offered seamless operations across wholesale, retail, and eCommerce, ensuring a cohesive customer experience.
Built for Tier 1 supply chains: The platform enhanced visibility and control, optimizing inventory and improving operational efficiency.
Embedded business intelligence: Power BI integration allowed for data-driven decision-making, uncovering trends and insights to maximize revenue potential.
Value and simplicity: Combining Dynamics AX with Sunrise solutions and the Microsoft Cloud provided a cost-effective, comprehensive ERP solution.

Supporting Your Legacy Systems Today

At Sunrise Technologies, we understand the importance of maintaining and supporting legacy systems. For apparel, footwear, and fashion businesses still operating on Dynamics AX, we offer pay-as-you-go support, ensuring your system remains efficient and reliable. Our services include:

Proactive Issue Management: Advanced forecasting and planning tools to spot potential issues before they materialize.
Optimized Operations: Simplified SKU and bill of material management to enhance reporting and operational efficiency.
Enhanced Decision Making: Continued support for embedded Power BI capabilities to maintain a data-driven culture.

Transitioning to Dynamics 365

While Dynamics AX has served the industry well, the future lies with Microsoft Dynamics 365. This cloud-based solution offers enhanced security against the growing ransomware and cybersecurity concerns, more connected supply chain and reporting capabilities, and scalability to start with the core components you need. Whether you choose to optimize your existing Dynamics AX system or upgrade to Dynamics 365, Sunrise Technologies is here to support you every step of the way.

Seamless Upgrades: We help you transition smoothly to Dynamics 365, ensuring minimal disruption to your operations.
Maximize Current Investments: Leverage the full potential of your existing system with our expert support and industry best practices.
Future-Proof Your Business: Adopt the latest technology to stay competitive and responsive to market changes.

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Microsoft Dynamics AX was a pioneering solution for the apparel and footwear industry, providing unparalleled support for global operations, multi-channel sales, and data-driven decision making. Sunrise Technologies is committed to helping you make the most of your legacy systems while guiding you towards a more agile, cloud-based future. Contact us today to learn how we can support your journey.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 localization and global availability guide

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Localization and Global Availability Guide

Microsoft Dynamics 365 is localized, translated, and supported by Microsoft and made generally available in the countries listed in this guide. Translation is the process of adapting the software and/or documentation to meet the language requirements of a particular country. For any given language, some, all, or none of the user interface may be translated. Localization is the process of adapting software to meet country-specific laws or regulations. Many of Sunrise customers manage sites in North America, Europe, and Asia so out-of-the-box global capabilities make Microsoft Dynamics 365 a great option for global companies.

Release Validation Assurance services fact sheet

Release Validation Assurance Services Fact Sheet

Automatic updates can make system maintenance a lot easier…but integrations to third-party apps or customizations can occasionally cause a few hiccups. Don’t take on all the work of testing and validating each Dynamics 365 release alone. Our Global Support team can work with you to set up an automated testing schedule that covers your company’s key processes, extensions, integrations, and third-party apps. Download the RVAS fact sheet to learn more.

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Sunrise 365 Supply Chain Control Tower

Global supply chain disruptions can wreak havoc on brands. The Sunrise 365 Supply Chain Control Tower unites all your demand and supply data sources in a single view. See the actual impact on revenue and run what-if scenarios on real-time data to make better planning decisions. Whether you’re facing vendor failures, overstocks, out of stocks, or other sticky situations, the Supply Chain Control Tower helps you identify potential problems before they cause chaos.

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Private equity solutions with Microsoft Dynamics 365

Private Equity Solutions with Microsoft Dynamics 365

For private equity companies that invest in apparel, footwear, home furnishings, consumer products, manufacturing, or retail verticals, Sunrise offers a one-stop, end-to-end, global solution. Together, Microsoft’s powerful cloud technology and Sunrise’s industry solutions offer a lifetime of value.

Unleash portfolio growth
Deploy with industry best practices
Increase return on investment

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