Sikich and Dysel Partner on Equipment Lifecycle Management Solution

Apr 30, 2025

Sikich, a Chicago-based leading global technology-enabled professional services company, has announced it has finalized an exclusive agreement with Dysel, a Netherlands-based independent software vendor (ISV), to become the sole reseller and service provider of its Equipment Lifecycle Management (ELC) solution in North America, now live on Microsoft AppSource.

Built for equipment dealers and organizations that manage the full lifecycle of equipment, ELC integrates sales, parts, rental, projects, fleet, manufacturing, service, field operations and finance into one unified platform. With real-time tracking, Artificial Intelligence (AI)I-driven forecasting, mobile capabilities and automated workflows, the solution empowers businesses to streamline operations, optimize inventory and improve customer satisfaction. The solution is built on the Microsoft Platform leveraging several pieces of the Microsoft Stack including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Power Platform and tight integration to the productivity apps in Microsoft 365.

Through this agreement, Sikich assumes responsibility for marketing, sales, implementation, support and customer service across North America. The partnership follows a series of successful joint engagements and supports a shared commitment to delivering scalable, cloud-based solutions built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

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Video: Midwest Weather Shock: Flash Drought Turns Into Heavy Rain Threat This Week (2026 Forecast)

A rapidly changing Midwest weather pattern is unfolding in 2026 as areas that recently slipped into abnormal dryness and flash drought conditions are now facing the threat of heavy rain and repeated storm systems.

After a wet spring erased early drought conditions, regions across Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and northern Missouri have quickly dried out again since mid-to-late May. Soil moisture is dropping fast, and crops like corn and soybeans are beginning to feel the stress of rising temperatures and lack of consistent rainfall. Now, weather models show a major shift.

A developing system moving in from the Northern Plains is expected to bring multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with the potential for locally heavy rainfall across the Midwest. While some areas may miss out, others could finally see much-needed relief from the growing dryness. In this video, we break down:

Current drought conditions across the Midwest

Why a flash drought is developing quickly

Timing and path of incoming storm systems

Which states are most likely to see heavy rain

How long this wet pattern could last

Will this rain end the drought or create new flooding risks? Watch the full forecast to find out.