Digital transformation continues to shape the retail sector more than almost any other development. At our x4in summit 2025 in Prague, we had the opportunity to speak with Tomáš Havryluk, CEO of Medevio and former Managing Director at Alza.
In 2026, xalution is once again among the kununu Top Companies and therefore ranks among the highest-rated employers in the DACH region.
In the interview, Alexander Paul and Thomas Meiler (both Teads) discuss the challenges, the results, and the decision to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance together with xalution as the implementation partner for Germany and Switzerland.
With the designation as a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Data & AI, Microsoft confirms our experience in data- and AI-driven projects on Azure.
An interview with Bernd Lange, Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade, about digital trade, European sovereignty, and the choices shaping Europe’s economic future.
With the Release Wave 2 2025, Microsoft is once again introducing numerous innovations for Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. From October 2025 to March 2026, new features will be made available.
How can European commerce stay future-ready in a changing global market? Participants explored strategies for doing just that at this year’s x4in summit on 22 May 2025.
Our recap – including the official event film – captures the key moments, insights, and voices of the day.
With version 10.0.44, Microsoft delivers targeted improvements in Finance and Supply Chain Management – including advances in automation and data quality, as well as preview features for CAPA processes, skip-lot testing, and enhanced quality management.
At this year’s d.velop SUMMIT in Düsseldorf, xalution received the Best Performing Newcomer Award.
Eike Fischer accepted the award on behalf of our team.
Starting 30 August 2025, Microsoft will introduce mandatory license management for all Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations applications. From this date onward, access will only be granted to users with a properly assigned license – without exception.
Future topics for European commerce at the x4in summit 2025: On May 22, 2025, this year’s x4in summit took place in Prague – bringing together more than 90 decision-makers from retail, industry, technology, and politics.
Consignment Warehouses and New VAT Regulations – What’s Changing? Companies using consignment warehouses must prepare for significant tax-related changes.
xalution continues to grow! With the establishment of a new location in Wrocław, Poland, we are strengthening our presence in Central Europe and bringing our expertise even closer to businesses in the region.
The 2025 Release Wave 1 for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform, rolling out from April to September 2025, introduces key enhancements to improve efficiency, decision-making, and user experience.
SanLucar optimized its sales with xalution using PowerApps & Power BI – enabling more efficient customer visits, mobile data entry, and real-time analytics. Management now gains valuable insights to make faster and more informed decisions.
Strategies to lead Europe’s commerce to the top – ready for tomorrow’s global competition. The x4in Summit 2025 provides a significant platform to analyze and discuss the upcoming challenges and opportunities in European commerce. Save the date: May 22, 2025; Prague
With version 10.0.42, Microsoft Dynamics 365 introduces new features designed to optimize business processes and enhance efficiency.
Trust-Based Collaboration for Eight Years: At the xalution Company Summit 2024 in Prague, Miroslav Sommer, IT Business Analyst at INEXAD s.r.o., spoke about the long-standing collaboration with xalution and their shared successes.
Trust-Based Collaboration for Sustainable Solutions: At the xalution Company Summit 2024 in Prague, Kim Sullivan, Software Development Lead at ViaPharma s.r.o., shared his impressions of working with xalution.
Collaborative & Solution-Oriented: Successful Partnership with xalution
At the xalution Company Summit 2024 in Prague, we had the opportunity to speak with Jonatan Westlund, Head of Distributor Markets & Customer Operations at Odlo.
A Partnership on Equal Terms: Betty Barclay & xalution in the ERP Project
At the xalution Company Summit 2024 in Prague, we had the pleasure of interviewing Johannes Herrmann, IT Director of the Betty Barclay Group.
Collaborative & Solution-Oriented: At the xalution Company Summit 2024 in Prague, we had the opportunity to speak with Jens Wittemaier, IT Project Manager at Betty Barclay.
From January 1, 2025, Germany will require the use of electronic invoices (E-Invoices). Here’s an overview of what this change means for businesses and how it can be implemented.
On November 12, 2024, we had the opportunity to host our x4inspire Morning Sessions in Zurich. In a compact morning format, industry experts and professionals discussed the latest developments in AI – with a special focus on its integration into ERP systems.
The 2024 release wave 2 plans for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform, scheduled from October 2024 to March 2025, introduce new features aimed at enhancing user productivity and streamlining operations.
The Betty Barclay Group has marked an important milestone on their journey to implementing their new ERP landscape with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and xalution with their Vision 365 Walkthrough.
xalution in the top 5% of the most employee-friendly companies & proud recipient of the kununu TOP Company Award 2024: 4.9/5 stars!
During our xalution x4in summit 2023, we had the pleasure of conducting an interview with Dr. Frederike Fritzsche, Tech Ambassador at Otto GmbH.
We had the opportunity to engage in a conversation with Rudolf Scharping, former Federal Minister, founder and CEO of RSBK AG and member of the xalution advisory board, regarding digitalization in Germany and Europe.
Henning Gerbaulet, CEO and Managing Partner at ETERNA, provides exciting insights into the company’s recent developments and plans in the interview.
At this year’s x4in summit 2023, we had the chance to interview Miriam Nasser in her then-role as Senior Program Manager for Global Cloud Expansion at Microsoft.
The Microsoft Dynamics 365 2023 Release Wave 2, scheduled from October 2023 to March 2024, includes a range of new functionalities and improvements.
New Face on the Advisory Board: Oliver Schlömann Expands Expertise in Retail and Fashion with a Focus on Change Management at xalution. As part of our ongoing development and strategic realignment, we are pleased to welcome Oliver Schlömann as a new member of our advisory board.
For a long time, the digital transformation in German retail companies was slow to take off. Then came Covid, and everything changed.
The entire xalution team, from various corners of Europe (CZ, PL, CH, DE), recently met in the beautiful surroundings of Milevsko, Czech Republic.
Reinhold Grothues, our experienced colleague and ERP consultant, is retiring.
With the planned increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) in Switzerland starting from January 1, 2024, companies are facing the challenge of adjusting their ERP systems accordingly.
We are proud to announce that from now on we are ranking among the first German companies to claim the new title “Microsoft Solutions Partner for Business Applications”.
Exciting topics, innovative speakers, and exchange with experts from various industries made this year’s x4in summit a very special event – all participants agreed on that.
There were many speakers that caused a light-bulb moment on our first x4in summit after Corona, which took place on 10th May 2023 at KORN’S Kongresszentrum.
What does an internship at xalution actually look like? What experiences can you gain from it, and how well can theoretical knowledge from university be applied in practice?
Crisis or Buying Mood – quo vadis Retail?
The situation of the retail sector in Germany is not all that bad, if the KPMG Retail Sales Monitor is to be believed.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 has released its latest update, version 10.0.33 (May), with new features and enhancements across multiple areas. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the updates in Commerce, Finance, and Supply Chain Management.
We are on board: MS Modern Business Applications Consultant Programme
We have been delivering top results for our clients for many years now. An important prerequisite for this is top know-how on the part of our team.
What Goals do IT Managers pursue with the Introduction of a new ERP System?
A survey conducted by MICROSOFT among 240 IT managers around the globe is revealing the answer.
Well, if that’s not a nice early Christmas present: kununu, the largest employer rating platform in the DACH region, and and the editors of FOCUS-BUSINESS again named us Top Company and Top Employer for SMEs this year.
The processes within your company are becoming increasingly complex as your markets and the needs of your customers change.
ETERNA Mode GmbH is a timeless modern and internationally operating traditional company in the fashion industry.
Did you know that almost every online retailer has had to deal with fraud attempts? To prevent losses, 85% of e-commerce companies want to invest in special fraud management software solutions.
xalution keeps on growing in Switzerland: as of October 01, 2022, Christian Calabro assumes the management of the Swiss xalution branch office located in Frauenfeld.
Not all retailers have perfected omnichannel yet, but a new topic is driving the e-commerce world: metaverse – and with it the question of whether the new virtual parallel world will replace the Internet in the long term.
There is a lot of savings potential in order picking. Our xalution experts have recovered a good part of it in various projects for our customers in the past months.
Microsoft has released the new Platform Update 10.0.28 (The “August” Release) and we would like to list the highlights of the respective business areas for you.
From now on, the complete customer relationship management in the B2C area will be handled via the Microsoft solution “Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement”.
Anyone who is in charge of security in a medium-sized company knows how much work is involved.
What makes an internship worthwhile? Our team of interns quickly agreed: When you can learn something new, put theoretical knowledge to practical use in your professional life, and get the first taste of a particular industry.
Probably you have just completed your annual inventory. Maybe you had to hire additional staff for it. Annoy loyal employees with overtime.
With this pledge, we focus on shared values to make a positive impact on society. By signing the joint Partner Pledge all of us at xalution have agreed to strengthen this European initiative by Microsoft.
Hattrick for xalution: with a recommendation rate of 100 percent, we are among Germany’s top medium-sized companies for the third time in a row, according to FOCUS Business and the employer rating platform kununu.com.
Today’s businesses must respond to a wide range of demands. To remain successful, they must become more flexible, faster, more creative, and more innovative.
Last year saw a disruptive change at a pace and scale we couldn’t have imagined before. But it was also the year that many retailers embraced digitization like never before.
An internship can help young people get to know themselves better, work on different projects and thus find out what suits them best and gives them the most pleasure.
Good news is coming from the Nuremberg wine market these days: xalution has seen strong growth in the past business year, which was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The previously applicable country-specific delivery thresholds for the obligation to report VAT in the EU countries will be abolished as of July 1, 2021.
xalution offers career opportunities for young people: new colleagues – whether young or old – are involved in our team from the first day on and are motivated to enrich our daily work routine with their skills and acquired knowledge.
Customers like shopping from manufacturers and they take this opportunity to enjoy social contact.
The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly changed the work situation and many people are working from home these days.
There are many traditions, here’s one with a future: what began in 1863 with the shirt’s straight collar has become the common theme running through the successful history of the ETERNA fashion company.
Just in time to begin the year, xalution is adopting a broader strategic approach.
Even if the mass vaccination against the Corona virus is still off to a slow start, as soon as the necessary vaccination doses arrive, vaccination centers are expected to administer them in a quick and smooth way.
New year, new opportunities: MEDI Verbund has assigned xalution group with an innovation project for the introduction of Microsoft D365 Sales (CRM) and Supply Chain Management (ERP).
What the successful completion of the warehouse insourcing project mainly comes down to for engbers is efficiency and transparency.
No more boring internships where you learn how to make coffee like a barista.
FOCUS Business and Kununu have spoken. We say a big thank you to the whole xalution team!
With its strong cooperation with the Prague University of Economics and Business, Technical University in Prague and Nuremberg Institute of Technology Georg Simon Ohm…
xalution receives once more the Gold Award and proves its expertise as Microsoft Partner in “Cloud Business Applications”.
It was a big project that our Czech colleagues implemented at SPORTISIMO–one of Europe’s leading sport goods retailers– in almost record time.
Consumers have become critical and even more so during the Corona crisis. Companies able to prove that they’re operating sustainably already have an advantage.
Sustainability in product acquisition has become an important issue for the fashion industry, especially after the publication of a CSR report for companies with more than 500 employees in 2017.
Through the Digital & IT Services platform of Stifter-helfen, we offer our core competencies as an IT service provider to nonprofit organizations.
Our developer Zoia used the time during the Corona pandemic to do some housekeeping in files like AX-D365/Documents/BP (Best Practice) and she made a discovery.
Corona initiated the process for the club and association 4.0–The Kreisjugendring Neumarkt, a youth social work association and an umbrella organization for numerous clubs and associations, has taken the future-oriented step into the Cloud.
Establishing a truly sustainable supply chain sounds easier than it really is.
Beginning in April 2017, many companies are required to publish a CRS report (Corporate Social Responsibility).
Just like many other events, this year our summit for the fashion industry became a lockdown victim. However, we would like to say thank you for the many registrations we received.
Triple gold for xalution: Microsoft has declared us Gold Partner in the areas of Cloud Business Applications, Data Analytics and ERP.
How can you overcome the Corona crisis in organizational terms at the company level? A Microsoft Special Task Force has been grappling with this question in the last days.
Hare or tortoise? First mover or late follower? What is the current situation regarding the implementation of digitization measures in German fashion companies?
Since many companies have stopped all travel due to the Corona virus, Microsoft is offering the use of Microsoft Teams–the business and collaboration tool par excellence–free of charge beginning on March, 10.
xalution is taking another retail expert on board–with immediate effect, Andreas Oerter will be supporting the management team surrounding founders and CEO’s Tobias Endl, Tomáš Palyza, and Eike Fischer.
When it comes to the use of standard software vs in-house development, a war has been raging for a long time in the retail sector.
