• Integrating Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft Dynamics GP

      Mark Smith, 10 April 2011

      Integration between Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft Dynamics GP has arrived with release of Connector for Microsoft Dynamics Feature Pack 5 for Microsoft Dynamics GP. This provides an integration between Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 (minimum Update Rollup #5) or Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 and Mi

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    • Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Upgrade Paths to Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011

      Mark Smith, 17 April 2011

      On my previous post, I talked about how to Upgrade Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 On-Premise to Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Online. Let me discuss to you other upgrade scenarios that might be applicable to you. As I've discussed before, Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 requires a 64-bit architecture. And we

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    • Connector for Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft Dynamics AX Integration

      Mark Smith, 24 April 2011

      Microsoft has recently released the Feature Pack 5 of Connector for Microsoft Dynamics that makes integration between Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft Dynamics AX possible. It provides an integration between Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 (minimum Update Rollup #5) or Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 and

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    • Cloud Computing For Non-For-Profit Organization

      Mark Smith, 01 May 2011

      In my previous posts, I have discussed about how Microsoft Dynamics CRM can help Non-For-Profit Organizations. As I have mentioned, one of the key things NFP's look for is a cost-effective but efficient solution. One of the answers is Cloud Computing. Why? It levels the technology playing field for

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    • Data Management for Non-For-Profits with Microsoft Dynamics CRM

      Mark Smith, 08 May 2011

      On one of my previous posts, I talked about how Microsoft Dynamics CRM can help create efficiencies for Non-For-Profit Organizations. With the rise of complicated clobber of communication channels for donors and volunteers has driven NFPs to the brink of bedlam. What are you going to do to keep your

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    • Microsoft Dynamics CRM R8 Browser Flexibility

      Mark Smith, 07 February 2012

      When it comes to Cross Browser compatibility of Dynamics CRM Microsoft has come to the party with support across multiple platforms and browser versions.  I know that may of my customers will be pleased to see this. There will now be support not only PC but also Apple Macintosh and iPad. Th

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    • Microsoft Dynamics CRM R8 Social Activity Feed Enhancements

      Mark Smith, 07 February 2012

      Microsoft has added more functionality into the Activity Feeds of Dynamics CRM that was released in R7 last year.  This is driven by a demand from people that want to have micro blogging built into the CRM to enhance collaboration. Activity Feeds will be enhanced with the following: “Like”

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    • Microsoft Dynamics CRM R8 SQL Server 2012

      Mark Smith, 07 February 2012

      Now when it comes to Microsoft SQL I am no expert, however I have seen presentations on the soon to be released SQL Server 2012 and my staff keep up to speed on the technical side of things. It takes performance, scalability and business intelligence to a whole new level.  What I have seen d

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    • Microsoft Dynamics CRM R8 Industry Templates

      Mark Smith, 07 February 2012

      Microsoft in adding more Industry Templates that work in both On-Premise and CRM online. These Industry Templates usually include: data model, pre-configured dashboards, workflow processes and sample data to get you started. Microsoft publishes these templates via Microsoft Dynamics Labs in the

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    • Microsoft Dynamics CRM R8 Certifications

      Mark Smith, 07 February 2012

      When it comes to doing security and data protection Microsoft has invested heavily to meet industry demands.  It would be safe to say that the Microsoft cloud environment is safer than what any one business could afford to put in place.  With this release Microsoft certifications to in

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    • Microsoft Dynamics CRM R8 Mobility

      Mark Smith, 07 February 2012

      With this release we see that Microsoft has focused on the Mobile workforce with the introduction of dedicated applications for Apple iPhones & iPads as well as Blackberry, Android and of course our favorite Windows Phone 7.  The new mobile applications work with both CRM online and On-Pre

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    • Microsoft Dynamics CRM R8 - CRM Anywhere

      Mark Smith, 07 February 2012

      It’s with great excitement today that Microsoft have announced the next Service Update of Dynamics CRM R8 - CRM Anywhere. Microsoft continues to Focus on its vision in this latest release to: Drives maximum user productivity Delivers business insight and collaboration irrespective of a person’s

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