News & Events
01.18.2007 - Organizational Announcement
Pittsburgh , PA January 18, 2007: Robert Nelson announced today that as of January 1, 2007, he has concluded his tenure as President of R.L. Nelson and Associates, Inc. Bruce Nelson, head of the Microsoft division has purchased 100% of the stock and will serve as President and CEO. Bruce joined the firm 6 years ago and started the Microsoft division. According to Bruce “the experience of growing a new division has given me the skill sets and background I need to successfully assume this new role.” Moving forward, Robert Nelson will serve in a Strategic Development role. His responsibilities will include identifying key partner relationships and growth opportunities for the firm.
Bruce Nelson, CPA began working in public accounting in 1997. In this role he served a number of clients and industries and gained valuable experience in leading professional services teams. In October 2000, Bruce joined the R.L. Nelson and Associates, Inc. team. “I had grown up around the company. I had watched my father build a successful company from scratch and knew it was something that I wanted to be a part of. When he asked me to start the Great Plains (now called Microsoft Dynamics GP) practice I jumped at the opportunity.” Over the past six years this practice has grown significantly and now represents over 50% of the total business. Bruce holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Duquesne University and a Master of Science in Information Technology from Carnegie Mellon University. He is also a graduate of the Leadership Pittsburgh program.
R.L. Nelson and Associates, Inc. was formed in July 1986 as an information systems consulting firm. The primary goal of the firm is to provide high-quality products and services to small and mid-sized organizations throughout the eastern United States. Since our inception, we have provided various products and services to hundreds of companies that were seeking to implement a computer-based accounting information system.
R.L. Nelson and Associates, Inc. has developed key partnerships with Sage Software and Microsoft to deliver Sage PFW and Dynamics GP solutions. Our staff is comprised of a diverse mix of individuals with a variety of backgrounds and expertise. We have CPA's, technology specialists and programmers on staff. Several of the staff hold multiple Masters degrees in accounting, information systems and business. Combined, the staff has over 75 years of experience in implementing and supporting accounting information systems.
02.15.06 - R.L. Nelson and Associates, Inc. Acquires DCS, Inc. Great Plains Division
R.L. Nelson and Associates, Inc., a Microsoft Certified
technology consulting company, announced that it has acquired the Microsoft Dynamics
(formerly Great Plains) division of DCS, Inc, a technology consulting company based in
Harrisonburg, Virginia. DCS assists companies with the selection and implementation of
business management systems. R.L. Nelson and Associates, Inc. has purchased the assets
of the division and hired key employees of DCS including consultants, helpdesk
personnel and a business development manager.
“We are excited that we were able to add the DCS team to our operations,” commented
Bob Nelson, R.L. Nelson and Associates, Inc. chief executive officer. “DCS, Inc has a
long history of success in the business solutions market place and an excellent regional
reputation. We believe the additional clients and consulting expertise gained through this
transaction will enhance our ability to deliver solutions to clients throughout the northeast
and mid-Atlantic regions.”
Rick Gardner, chief executive officer of DCS, Inc., added, “R.L. Nelson and
Associates, Inc.’s focus on the business solutions market was very important to us as we
evaluated this transaction. We felt our clients and staff would greatly benefit from the
experience and success R.L. Nelson and Associates, Inc. has had over the past 20 years.
Their ability to retain clients and consultants is unparalleled in today’s market place. I
also felt it was important that they have had a successful track record with transactions
similar to this one. They been able to successfully integrate the new personnel and bring
real value to the client base.”
For more information on DCS, please visit their website
http://dcs-va.com
01.30.06 - Diamond Municipal Solutions / Pacific Alliance Technologies partnership announces Diamond Cohesion
The Diamond Cohesion solution allows users of Diamond Municipal Solutions' property tax solution integrated access to GIS and mapping data. By integrating GIS mapping with Diamond customer information, users can link GIS maps of their property tax or utility billing data.
Click here to view the press release for more information.
To learn more about Diamond Municipal Solutions,
click here.
01.11.06 - MBS Legacy & Great Plains / Solomon PSQL Existing
Customer Migration Promotion
Microsoft Business Solutions Legacy Customers (GPA, Real
World, and Solomon III) and those on Great Plains are
eligible for a special offer.
Migrate to Great Plains/Solomon Standard for $2000
- Includes all currently owned Users and Modules
- Migration Tool included at no additional cost
Migrate to Great Plains/Solomon Pro for $2000
- Includes all currently owned Users and Modules
- Migration Tool included at no additional cost
Additional Details
- Offer available only to U.S. and Canadian customers
- Offer available only through MBS Reseller Channel
- Offer valid January 16, 2006 through June 16, 2006
- Additional Users and Modules available at SLP
Note: Prices are in U.S. Dollars. Service plan is
required with purchase. Solomon PSQL cusotmers noted are those
currently on Solomon Version 2.06 with a PSQL database.
- Includes all currently owned Users and Modules
- Migration Tool included at no additional cost
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