ALM, release testing & test automation: 8 Dynamics 365 partners to consider
Eight Dynamics 365 partners for ALM, release testing & test automation: Columbus, sa.global, Avanade, Hitachi Solutions, HSO, HCLTech, COSMO CONSULT…
Environment lifecycle, deployment pipelines, regression tests and evergreen releases.
| Agency | HQ | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | Copenhagen, Denmark (Dynamics practice); group HQ listed in Ballerup | Microsoft Marketplace testing service |
| sa.global | Brussels, Belgium (one profile); US base in Chicago per another | Category-specific service offering |
| Avanade | Seattle, Washington, USA | Broader product / delivery practice |
| Hitachi Solutions | Tokyo, Japan (most listings); US arm in Irvine, California | Broader product / delivery practice |
| HSO | Amsterdam, Netherlands (most listings); one directory lists Veenendaal | Broader product / delivery practice |
| HCLTech | Not stated for the practice | Broader product / delivery practice |
| COSMO CONSULT | Berlin, Germany | Broader product / delivery practice |
| ArcherPoint by Cherry Bekaert | Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA (most supported); Cherry Bekaert is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia | Release/upgrade service |
Shortlisted
Columbus
Automated-testing assessment scopes tools and delivers a POC.
HQCopenhagen, Denmark (Dynamics practice); group HQ listed in Ballerup
Founded1989 (Columbus A/S entity, company database)
Team500+ Dynamics consultants (its careers page); group 1,500 to 2,400
Named clientsNot stated on the pages we checked
Partners & badgesMicrosoft Inner Circle member (listing); clients mainly in manufacturing, distribution, food and beverage
Services
What stands out
- ERP and customer-engagement implementation practice.
- Amy’s Kitchen example addresses Dynamics supply-chain modernization.
- Orangebox case listing describes Field Service implementation.
Research before choosing
- Exact product tooling: RSAT/ERP tests, BC tests or Power Platform pipelines; maintained test suite. Confirm recent comparable delivery and the proposed team.
- Confirm the regional delivery entity, named consultants and current Microsoft credentials.
- Request a comparable client reference and confirm the delivery team
Source: Microsoft Marketplace testing serviceFacts from the company’s own website and public sources, checked 23 October 2026. Not a ranking.
Shortlisted
sa.global
Global service centers include automated test-script delivery.
HQBrussels, Belgium (one profile); US base in Chicago per another
Founded1990
TeamAbout 900 to 1,000 (its description)
Named clientsNot stated on the pages we checked
Partners & badgesDynamics 365 specialist for service-centric and project-based organisations; merged with 360 Vertical Solutions in 2023
Services
What stands out
- evergreen targets project-driven and professional services firms.
- HomebuilderONE is positioned for residential construction.
- Dynamics implementation for project-driven organizations.
Research before choosing
- Exact product tooling: RSAT/ERP tests, BC tests or Power Platform pipelines; maintained test suite. Confirm recent comparable delivery and the proposed team.
- Confirm the country entity and product team; historical acquisitions do not imply all current sa.global operations are HSO.
- Request a comparable client reference and confirm the delivery team
Source: Category-specific service offeringFacts from the company’s own website and public sources, checked 23 October 2026. Not a ranking.
Shortlisted
Avanade
Full-stack Dynamics implementation and support.
Before you choose: Exact product tooling: RSAT/ERP tests, BC tests or Power Platform pipelines; maintained test suite. Current source supports broader practice fit; obtain a category-specific client reference.
HQSeattle, Washington, USA
Founded2000 (formed as an Accenture and Microsoft joint venture; Accenture later took control)
Team50,000 to 80,000 depending on the source and year
Named clientsNot stated on the pages we checked
Partners & badgesMicrosoft-focused services firm, majority-owned by Accenture
Services
Best at
- Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain, Project Operations, Sales and Service delivery (published coverage)
- Power Platform solutions
- Microsoft-only focus since its 2000 founding as an Accenture and Microsoft venture
Also offers
- Wider Microsoft cloud transformation work
- Large-scale programmes delivered across 26 countries (company-reported)
Source: Broader product / delivery practiceFacts from the company’s own website and public sources, checked 23 October 2026. Not a ranking.
Shortlisted
Hitachi Solutions
Dynamics ERP and CRM implementation practice.
HQTokyo, Japan (most listings); US arm in Irvine, California
Founded1971 (Built In; entity not specified)
Team768 (Built In) to 3,500+ (company description); scope differs
Named clientsNot stated on the pages we checked
Partners & badges100% Microsoft-platform focus (its description); 2021 Dynamics 365 Field Service Partner of the Year (reported)
Services
What stands out
- Provider documents Dynamics ERP manufacturing rollouts.
- Dynamics ERP and CRM implementation practice.
- Dedicated financial-services Dynamics capabilities.
Research before choosing
- Exact product tooling: RSAT/ERP tests, BC tests or Power Platform pipelines; maintained test suite. Current source supports broader practice fit; obtain a category-specific client reference.
- Confirm the regional delivery entity, named consultants and current Microsoft credentials.
- Request a comparable client reference and confirm the delivery team
Source: Broader product / delivery practiceFacts from the company’s own website and public sources, checked 23 October 2026. Not a ranking.
Shortlisted
HSO
Dynamics and Microsoft cloud transformation practice.
HQAmsterdam, Netherlands (most listings); one directory lists Veenendaal
Founded1987 (its own description); 1989 per a 2021 acquisition report
TeamAbout 2,500 to 2,700 (job postings and profiles; older reports say 900+)
Named clientsNot stated on the pages we checked
Partners & badgesMicrosoft-focused integrator; 33+ offices across the Americas, Europe and Asia (its listing)
Services
What stands out
- mfg360 addresses production, warehousing and aftermarket service.
- wholesale360 supports connected distribution and order operations.
- Shopify connector targets Dynamics FO/Commerce architecture.
Research before choosing
- Exact product tooling: RSAT/ERP tests, BC tests or Power Platform pipelines; maintained test suite. Current source supports broader practice fit; obtain a category-specific client reference.
- Confirm the regional delivery entity, named consultants and current Microsoft credentials.
- Request a comparable client reference and confirm the delivery team
Source: Broader product / delivery practiceFacts from the company’s own website and public sources, checked 23 October 2026. Not a ranking.
Shortlisted
HCLTech
Dynamics and Power Platform implementation services.
Before you choose: Exact product tooling: RSAT/ERP tests, BC tests or Power Platform pipelines; maintained test suite. Current source supports broader practice fit; obtain a category-specific client reference.
HQNot stated for the practice
FoundedNot stated for the practice
Team899 Microsoft Business Applications certified professionals (company-reported)
Named clientsNot stated on the pages we checked
Partners & badgesLeader in Everest Group's 2023 Dynamics 365 Services PEAK Matrix (company-reported)
Services
Best at
- Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Service, Field Service and Commerce delivery
- Industry accelerators such as Dynamics 365 for Capital Markets and Insurance
- 899 Microsoft Business Applications certified professionals (company-reported)
Also offers
- Power Platform solutions
- Broader Microsoft cloud and technology services
Source: Broader product / delivery practiceFacts from the company’s own website and public sources, checked 23 October 2026. Not a ranking.
Shortlisted
COSMO CONSULT
Dynamics delivery with an industry/add-on ecosystem.
HQBerlin, Germany
Founded1996
Team1,600+ across 52 locations in 20 countries (directory, 2026)
Named clientsNot stated on the pages we checked
Partners & badgesMicrosoft Inner Circle member since 2014 (its description)
Services
What stands out
- Food wholesale solution covers traceability and audit readiness.
- Dynamics delivery with an industry/add-on ecosystem.
- Partner ecosystem includes EDI and Dynamics integration tooling.
Research before choosing
- Exact product tooling: RSAT/ERP tests, BC tests or Power Platform pipelines; maintained test suite. Current source supports broader practice fit; obtain a category-specific client reference.
- Confirm the regional delivery entity, named consultants and current Microsoft credentials.
- Request a comparable client reference and confirm the delivery team
Source: Broader product / delivery practiceFacts from the company’s own website and public sources, checked 23 October 2026. Not a ranking.
Shortlisted
ArcherPoint by Cherry Bekaert
Upgrade subscription addresses BC customization/app compatibility.
HQLawrenceville, Georgia, USA (most supported); Cherry Bekaert is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia
Founded2002
Team200+ (ERPResearch)
Named clientsNot stated on the pages we checked
Partners & badgesAcquired by Cherry Bekaert in October 2024; now its Dynamics 365 services team
Services
What stands out
- NAV and Business Central upgrade practice.
- OXCO case documents NAV-to-Business Central upgrade.
- Upgrade subscription addresses BC customization/app compatibility.
Research before choosing
- Exact product tooling: RSAT/ERP tests, BC tests or Power Platform pipelines; maintained test suite. Upgrade compatibility evidence is adjacent to dedicated ALM/test-automation delivery.
- Use the current ArcherPoint by Cherry Bekaert practice name; confirm the local contracting entity.
- Request a comparable client reference and confirm the delivery team
Source: Release/upgrade serviceFacts from the company’s own website and public sources, checked 23 October 2026. Not a ranking.
How this shortlist was made: partners were assessed on category-specific evidence, based on public sources, mainly provider sources. A service page establishes a capability claim, not independently verified delivery quality. Team quality and comparable client references still need checking before selection. Reviewed 23 October 2026. The order is not a ranking. See How We Choose.
How to choose
- Ask for a reference with the same scope, and the same platform version where it applies.
- Confirm who will deliver the work and where they are based.
- Agree what is in scope: setup, integration, training and ongoing support.
- Check the partner's current Microsoft partner profile and credentials, then read the evidence link on its card.
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