Existing Customer Implements Multi-Store to Create Separate B2C Website for Different Product Line

Taurus, one of our current customers, has a new B2C ecommerce website built on Dynamics GP. The company chose to use our multi-store feature in order to have a separately branded website that runs off the same database as their existing site.

The new website for Taurus showcases the line of Diamondback Firearms products they sell. These products include apparel, gun parts and accessories. When a user visits the website, products can be browsed by rifle parts, rifle accessories, pistol accessories and apparel. The website is very straightforward and easy to browse. Users simply select items they want to purchase to add to their shopping cart. When viewing items in the shopping cart, users are informed of available inventory so they can be certain that the products being purchased are in stock. Then, as the users proceed through checkout, they will have the option to either create a new account, or if they are a return customer, they can log in to the account they created previously.

This new website runs off the same Dynamics GP database that Taurus’ existing website uses. This is possible through use of multi-store, one of the many features available to those who use Azox ecommerce solution. This feature makes it possible to add an additional, separately branded site and is cost-effective. It is also convenient as all product information for both sites can be found and pulled from the same location. Thus, the new Taurus site is able to have its own unique URL, a custom look and all product information can be added easily using the same database as the first web store.

Diamondback Firearms was established in 2009 and is located in Cocoa, Fla. When it comes to the firearms industry, the company makes safety one of their top priorities. To view the new B2C ecommerce website for Taurus that sells Diamondback Firearms’ product line, follow this link.

To learn more about how Azox ecommerce solutions for Dynamics GP can help your business grow on the Internet, visit our website.

The Role of Gateways with Payment Processing in Dynamics GP

You have your ecommerce site setup and ready to go. Traffic is good and users want to make purchases. Now the question is do you have a solution for payment processing within Dynamics GP? And, if you do, are you confident in its security levels?

If you are using Azox Credit Card Extension on your website, when an order is placed in your web store, it is sent into the payment solution, which integrates with your Microsoft Dynamics GP back office software. From there, the credit card or bank account data is sent to a payment gateway, then to a bank payment processor, followed by the customer’s bank account and ends up at the merchant bank account. From here, it turns around and heads back to where it started. So, from the merchant’s bank account on to the customer’s bank account, then to a bank payment processor and finally back to the payment gateway again. In the end, it makes it back in your system with a notification of whether or not the payment was approved. Simple enough, right?

With payment processing, security of the cardholder’s data is a big part of this process, which is why payment gateways are a great solution. There are many gateways to choose from. Admeris, Authorize.NET, Chase Paymentech, CyberSource, Global Payments, Moneris, Paymover and Verisign are all on the list, which includes several others. Choosing between them is just a matter of finding what best fits your business.

When a payment is made, the customer’s credit card or bank information is encrypted. Azox Credit Card Extension encrypts credit card data through a process called tokenization. Tokenization technology allows credit card and account numbers to be stored by a third party, which eliminates compliance liability concerns. The third party is the payment gateway. The encrypted information is sent to the payment gateway where it remains during payment processing.

The other thing to consider with ACH and credit card processing in Microsoft Dynamics GP is PCI compliance. To obtain PCI compliance, a payment solution must meet certain standards established by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council. This criterion has been established for security reasons and reduces fraud.

Azox Credit Card Extension is PA-DSS certified. This payment solution for Dynamics GP supports numerous payment gateways, uses tokenization technology and more. To take your ecommerce website to the next level, consider the addition of this payment solution. Contact the Azox sales team to schedule a demo. For more information on this topic, check out our latest post on the ERP Software Blog.

Azox E-Commerce Suite for Microsoft Dynamics GP Has Been Updated to Version 3.4

The latest eSource release is here, version 3.4. This upgrade features several new functionalities, web parts and other general enhancements. Some of these are as follows:

Guest User

eSource 3.4 includes the addition of guest user. This new functionality allows users to proceed through the checkout process without creating an account. All guest users will be tracked in Microsoft Dynamics GP under one identity. Guest users are only able to browse and make purchases on business-to-consumer (B2C) sites.

Filters

The filters feature has been updated in eSource 3.4. Users are now able to select multiple items under each category. For example, if filtering by color, users are now able to select multiple colors to filter by. This is the case for all attribute categories. It is also now possible to sort attribute values alphabetically to make it easier for users to browse lists with a large number of options.

Added Payment Page

eSource is now compatible with alternate payment methods, including Moneris and Authorize.NET.

Pay with Gift Cards

Gift cards can be used as a payment method as well. Gift cards may be used for partial of full payments depending on the amount that is on the card.

Other changes include:

•  The addition of a check box for “billing address same as shipping” on the checkout screen
• Minimum order requirements for one page guest checkout
• Support of aggregate pricing for one page guest checkout
• Quick Track for order tracking, which allows users to enter order number and email, phone number or zip code, depending on the unique criteria setup on a site, and instantly see the status of their purchase 

If you’re a current eSource user or someone interested in learning more about what Azox ecommerce software can do, contact our sales team to inquire about an upgrade or schedule a personal demo. Azox also offers three complimentary monthly webinars that highlight each of our product offerings built on Microsoft Dynamics GP, which are ecommerce, epayment and online bill pay solutions.

Latest Deployments from Azox: Two New B2B Ecommerce Sites Built on Dynamics GP

Just before the second quarter of this year began, Azox was able to squeeze out two more deployments to close out the first quarter. The first new site launch was for Zebco Brands. This company has chosen to implement Azox B2B and Sales Portal ecommerce sites along with our online bill pay solution. All software is fully integrated with the company’s Microsoft Dynamics GP system. The B2B site allows customers who have an account to log in, browse a catalog and make purchases. The Sales Portal site is used by internal employees. They are able to create and check accounts for customers, place orders, send out invoices and more.

Zebco Brands markets fishing tackle and outdoor gear from a wide range of brand names. They are a division of W.C. Bradley Co. They use their web store to sell their product line to other businesses for resale.

The second site launch was for National Waterproofing Supply. This company has also elected to use our B2B and Sales Portal ecommerce solutions build on Microsoft Dynamics GP. Their ecommerce site features several modules we offer including filters, related products and RMA return. The first module, filters, allows users to browse a product catalog on the ecommerce site by refining attributes, such as price, type or size. Then, when someone browsing the site selects an item, the related products module will show other similar items as assigned by the site owner. This is a great way to cross sell or upsell. Lastly, RMA is a returns management module. Using this feature makes processing returns quick and easy. National Waterproofing Supply also uses our credit card processing software and online bill pay solution.

National Waterproofing Supply distributes waterproofing, painting and concrete restoration products and accessories.

Check out these and other deployments from the first part of 2013. To learn more about Azox ecommerce, epayment and online bill pay solutions, join us for one of our complimentary monthly webinars or contact oursales teams and schedule a demo today.

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