DynamicsBase News
Here you will find all the latest news either direct from DynamicsBase or news we have found that we think you will be interested in.
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Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011
Microsoft has launched their beta programme for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 (previously known as CRM 5). You can download the on-premise version
here (note - you need a 64 bit server). To sign up for the online beta click
here.
Dynamicsbase partners with SureStep expert
Dynamicsbase has agreed a strategic partnership with one of the UK's leading Project Management expert - Simon Robertson. Simon provides Project Management services (including SureStep and PMI methodology) across a range of projects. We expect to be announcing unique services for Microsoft Dynamics CRM projects with Simon. In the meantime you can read more here:
SureStep and Project Management Services.pdf. If you wish to do discuss these services please contact us at
info@dynamicsbase.com.
Dynamicsbase launches Rapid MSCRM
Dynamicsbase launches a rapid delivery model for new customers of Microsoft Dynamics CRM online. Costs are from £3,950 (exc. VAT and user licences). Unique features include a free preparation pack, 30 day trial licence and monthly CRM review sessions. For more information contact Dynamicsbase on 079801 75553 or email us at
info@dynamicsbase.com. Click to
download fact sheet here.
Convergence 2010 closes
If like me you couldn't afford the time (and money) to get to Atlanta, you will be keen to know what was said. There have been interesting announcements about CRM online and new accelerators. Here's the keynote speech by Michael Perk Michael Park, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Business Solutions Sales, Marketing and Operations.
Demonstration of Microsoft CRM online and Microsoft GP 2010
Microsoft releases Technical preview for 'CRM5'.
New dashboards for SQL Server 2008 from MyCRMGroup.Com
CRM Online gets facelift
New dashboard components for CRM online - poor en-premise customers will need to keep building their own or buying ISV solutions. For more details check out:
Update Rollup 9 now available
Microsoft has released Update Rollup 8 for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Server, Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Microsoft Office Outlook, Microsoft Dynamics CRM Data Migration Manager, Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Language Pack, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 E-mail Router.
How to know which version you are currently running:
Open the help function from the web client. Click on About Microsoft Dynamics CRM. The resulting dialog box which will provide the version number and build number. Microsoft Dynamics CRM build number 4.0.7333.3 was the original build number.
How to determine the version of various Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 components:
Update Rollup 8 now available
Microsoft has released Update Rollup 8 for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Server, Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Microsoft Office Outlook, Microsoft Dynamics CRM Data Migration Manager, Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Language Pack, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 E-mail Router.
Update Rollup 7 now available
Microsoft release Update Rollup 7 for Dynamics CRM - you might have missed it as they released Windows 7 the same day. This is an important update for the Outlook client so make sure you check out the improved performance from UR 7.
Remember, update rollups are cumulative so you can install UR 7 even if you missed 5 or 6.
Microsoft CRM UK User Group Meeting
Next to be held on October 29th at Microsoft offices in Thames Valley Park, Reading. Full details available from the CRM user group web site.
Microsoft CRM 4 adapter for BizTalk 2009 available
Microsoft Dynamics Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 adapter for BizTalk Server now supports BizTalk Server 2009 and the updated adapter is available for immediate public download:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=abd3bb9e-a59a-4eb6-8de8-fb25b77926d7
What is it?
The Microsoft® BizTalk® Server Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics® CRM 4.0 provides the following operations:
1. Availability of Microsoft Dynamics CRM as a send Adapter
2. Discovery and usage of actions/entities schemas for different Microsoft Dynamics CRM organizations.
Users can utilize the above capabilities of the adapter to connect Microsoft Dynamics CRM to other applications via BizTalk server using the BizTalk server orchestration/mapping capabilities.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 5 Features
Simon Hutson gives a great overview of new features which are likely to be in the next version of Dynamics CRM. For more details follow this link:
Hot off the press.
Mobile Express or Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 released
Extend Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4 to your users mobile devices. Check out this easy to use and setup tool with the link below.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4 Rollup Update 5 released.
These are arriving regularly now (every eight weeks). Remember that these are cumulative so you can skip an update and get all the latest 'fixes' with the next one. Here is the link to download it:
If you are considering implementing this, try it on a virtual server or test environment first. Then make sure you have a complete backup of your databases and your application server.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4 Rollup Update 6 released.
Remember that these are cumulative so you can skip an update and get all the latest 'fixes' with the next one. Here is the link to download it:
Microsoft Dynamics CRM cline for the iPhone
I don't have an iPhone but I can see this being a very popular add on - good for demos too. Can be bought directly from iTunes store or from a CRM partner reseller. Anyway, to find out more go here:
www.numenes.com