Microsoft Business Solutions today announced the release of Microsoft� Business Solutions--Solomon 6.0, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution developed to meet the unique needs of midsize project-, service- and distribution-driven organizations. Microsoft Solomon 6.0 will feature new customer benefits including improved usability, greater efficiencies and self-service options through Microsoft Business Solutions Business Portal 2.5, enhancements to project management and accounting functionality, and additional analytics and reporting options.

"After listening closely to our customers and other midsize businesses share the experiences they've had with their ERP solutions, we developed Microsoft Solomon 6.0 to address the challenges they face conducting business in an increasingly competitive, complex marketplace," said Eric de Jager, group product manager with Microsoft Business Solutions. "Microsoft Solomon 6.0 will allow customers to simplify their business management experience with an enhanced product interface and access to integrated, Web-based data and functions. New capabilities for managing projects and distribution deliver a powerful and comprehensive solution for project-, service- and distribution-driven organizations."

The experience will further empower users and is a key benefit of Microsoft Solomon 6.0. It helps eliminate the need for users to shift gears when entering or exiting the solution. Specific enhancements to the menu interface will help facilitate easier navigation by providing a familiar, easy-to-use environment that may boost productivity while simultaneously reducing training time and costs.