Lotus has announced a three-year partnership with Microsoft which will see Microsoft Dynamics used at Enstone for end-to-end business transformation and branding on the E20.

As part of the partnership, Microsoft Dynamics solutions will be implemented at Enstone to facilitate the team's business transformation. For the duration of the agreement, Microsoft personnel will work directly with Lotus F1 Team to continuously transform and optimize operations towards a world class facility.

"Lotus F1 Team is extremely proud to have attracted Microsoft Dynamics as a business and sponsorship partner," said Patrick Louis, Chief Executive Officer Lotus F1 Team. "We are entering an exciting phase in the development of our business model as we move from our recent change management period to a 'global business transformation' process. Microsoft Dynamics will be a crucial enabler for our objectives. This association will help Lotus F1 Team to become comprehensively process and KPI driven, enabling our "smart" approach towards Formula 1."

"In a business where every thousandth of a second matters, Microsoft is revved up about working with the Lotus F1 team to help drive efficiencies into their operations and make those seconds count," added Hal Howard, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Dynamics ERP Research and Development. "The Lotus F1 Team is a forward-looking and agile business, and Microsoft is thrilled to provide them with the technology that will help them transform into a Dynamic Business and win."

"The Microsoft Dynamics team is equally proud to be named the official Business Transformation Partner of the Lotus F1 Team," said Christian Pedersen, General Manager, Microsoft Dynamics ERP Product Marketing. "We look forward to working together to optimize all aspects of their end-to-end operations including design, manufacturing, logistics, and retail through the use of Microsoft Dynamics business applications, enabling them to be even more competitive."