Azure integration & external business systems: 8 Dynamics 365 partners to consider
Eight Dynamics 365 partners for Azure integration & external business systems: Hitachi Solutions, HSO, MCA Connect, Columbus, Encore Business Solutions…
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| Agency | HQ | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi Solutions | Tokyo, Japan (most listings); US arm in Irvine, California | Broader product / delivery practice |
| HSO | Amsterdam, Netherlands (most listings); one directory lists Veenendaal | Category-specific service offering |
| MCA Connect | Denver, Colorado, USA; office in Houston | Category-specific service offering |
| Columbus | Copenhagen, Denmark (Dynamics practice); group HQ listed in Ballerup | Broader product / delivery practice |
| Encore Business Solutions | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (home office); offices in Seattle and Calgary | Category-specific service offering |
| Western Computer | Oxnard, California, USA (most often cited); other directories differ | Category-specific service offering |
| COSMO CONSULT | Berlin, Germany | Technical product documentation |
| Capgemini | Paris, France | Broader product / delivery practice |
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 source/target system evidence; Logic Apps/Service Bus/API approach, monitoring and support. 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
Integration architecture spans Dynamics, Azure and legacy systems.
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 source/target system evidence; Logic Apps/Service Bus/API approach, monitoring and support. 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: Category-specific service offeringFacts from the company’s own website and public sources, checked 23 October 2026. Not a ranking.
Shortlisted
MCA Connect
Azure offering explicitly connects to Dynamics and data platforms.
HQDenver, Colorado, USA; office in Houston
Founded2002 (one report)
TeamAbout 350 (deal coverage)
Named clientsNot stated on the pages we checked
Partners & badgesMicrosoft Dynamics 365 partner; Grant Thornton Advisors agreed to acquire it in May 2026 (closing not confirmed)
Services
What stands out
- ManufacturingCONNECT packages Dynamics implementation for manufacturers.
- Microsoft practice explicitly targets manufacturers and distributors.
- Microsoft case connects Dynamics ERP with a manufacturing data platform.
Research before choosing
- Exact source/target system evidence; Logic Apps/Service Bus/API approach, monitoring and support. Confirm recent comparable delivery and the proposed team.
- Microsoft partner success collateral associates MCA Connect with Grant Thornton; confirm the contracting practice.
- 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
Columbus
ERP and customer-engagement implementation practice.
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 source/target system evidence; Logic Apps/Service Bus/API approach, monitoring and support. 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
Encore Business Solutions
Dedicated Dynamics systems-integration practice.
HQWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (home office); offices in Seattle and Calgary
Founded1990
Team150+ (ERPResearch)
Named clients800+ clients across North America (company-reported)
Partners & badges2,300+ Dynamics implementations (company-reported); acquired Fine Solutions
Services
What stands out
- Dynamics implementation, integration and support practice.
- Technical guide documents Business Central–Shopify setup.
- Dedicated Dynamics systems-integration practice.
Research before choosing
- Exact source/target system evidence; Logic Apps/Service Bus/API approach, monitoring and support. 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: Category-specific service offeringFacts from the company’s own website and public sources, checked 23 October 2026. Not a ranking.
Shortlisted
Western Computer
Custom integrations and Dynamics development offering.
HQOxnard, California, USA (most often cited); other directories differ
Founded1987
Team180 to 200+ (company factsheet and directories)
Named clientsNot stated on the pages we checked
Partners & badgesMicrosoft Gold partner and Cloud Solution Provider (its description); owned by a private-equity-backed group since 2023
Services
What stands out
- Dedicated manufacturing-ready ERP implementation offering.
- Supply-chain offering spans purchasing through fulfillment.
- ERP, supply-chain and manufacturing implementation.
Research before choosing
- Exact source/target system evidence; Logic Apps/Service Bus/API approach, monitoring and support. 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: Category-specific service offeringFacts from the company’s own website and public sources, checked 23 October 2026. Not a ranking.
Shortlisted
COSMO CONSULT
Data Integration Framework connects Business Central/external systems.
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 source/target system evidence; Logic Apps/Service Bus/API approach, monitoring and support. 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: Technical product documentationFacts from the company’s own website and public sources, checked 23 October 2026. Not a ranking.
Shortlisted
Capgemini
Dynamics implementation and enterprise integration services.
Before you choose: Exact source/target system evidence; Logic Apps/Service Bus/API approach, monitoring and support. Current source supports broader practice fit; obtain a category-specific client reference.
HQParis, France
Founded1967
TeamAbout 423,400 people in about 50 countries (end of 2025, third-party)
Named clientsNot stated
Partners & badgesBrands include Capgemini Invent, Capgemini Engineering, Frog and Sogeti
Services
Best at
- Enterprise integration and API programmes
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform CRM
- Cloud, data and AI at scale
Also offers
- Cybersecurity
- Intelligent industry
- Enterprise management
- Group brands: Capgemini Invent, Capgemini Engineering, frog and Sogeti
Source: Broader product / delivery practiceFacts 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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