Your Microsoft Dynamics GP Product Management & Marketing team:
Errol Schoenfish
Pam Misialek
Jay Manley
Jen Dorsey
Gerice Anderson
Darrin Hawley
While this blog is technically "owned" by the Microsoft Dynamics GP Product Management and Marketing team, it truly belongs to ALL of those who call themselves a part of the Microsoft Dynamics GP community!
Hello Everyone!
The Microsoft Dynamics GP Team has joined facebook and social networking craze! If you are looking for Microsoft Dynamics GP Demos, links to Microsoft Dynamics GP Customer Case Studies, upcoming Microsoft Dynamics GP Events, promotions….etc. or any information regarding Microsoft Dynamics GP, become a fan of this site! Feel free to send to anyone that is a “fan” of Microsoft Dynamics GP! We will update the site frequently!
Here is the link:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=133369983207#/pages/Dynamics-GP-Product-Management/133369983207
Thanks, Ben
The buzz, have you heard the buzz building around Dynamics GP “11?” Well, I have for a while now. With many partners holding user group meetings, they’re asking for presentations and demos on GP “11.” This release focuses on feature functionality combined with taking our Dynamics GP 10 innovations to the next level. Exciting.
For partner’s to talk about what all the buzz is about, we created a PowerPoint and 2 new demos. (Thank you Andy Westby and our development friends.)
More information will be released in the coming months, so until then use this to keep the buzz, buzzing. And, no a full feature list is not available, yet. We’ll release the list closer to the beta timeframe in January.
The PowerPoint includes:
Download the Dynamics GP "11" Presentation Pack
Of course, any feedback, is helpful.
Pam
Every year, we see a large number of customers moving to Microsoft Dynamics GP from their Intuit QuickBooks solution. Since most small businesses want a simple package designed for a small business, they end up buying QuickBooks. It only makes sense then that when those companies grow into a larger, more mid-market like business, they want a full featured product designed for mid-market companies, so they oftentimes select Microsoft Dynamics GP. In some cases, these mid-market customers looking for a mid-market product will evaluate QuickBooks Enterprise. While this product definitely can help growing customers on lower editions of QuickBooks overcome some of the user scalability issues they may face (today QuickBooks Enterprise touts they can handle up to 30 users), there is still a wide gap in terms of the type of functionality offered out of the box between this package and Microsoft Dynamics GP.
Take for example the recent findings from the 3rd party company The Accounting Library where they found that Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 includes a great deal more functionality than QuickBooks Enterprise 9.0 out of the box. The chart below tells the story…
The Accounting Library Product Ranking
Considering the functionality gaps shown above, the fast ROI customers experience when moving to Microsoft Dynamics GP, along with gaining powerful out of the box interoperability with the Microsoft Office products they use every day, it is no surprise that customers continue to make the Smart Move to Microsoft Dynamics GP!
For a FULL report from The Accounting Library on Microsoft Dynamics GP versus QuickBooks Enterprise, including the analysis above, click here.
AndyW
Hello Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partners!
Are you ready for some PARTNER Readiness regarding the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Integration Tool? If so, please attend this webinar. We will cover the following topics:
Please try to attend this very important Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 PARTNER Readiness Webinar. REGISTER TODAY!
Feel free to forward this webinar to other Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partners. (It will be recorded as well.)
Registration Link:
Event Title
Date
Time
Dur
PLC Registration URL
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 (Integration Tool)
10/6/2009
11:00 AM
60 min
https://training.partner.microsoft.com/learning/app/management/LMS_ActDetails.aspx?UserMode=0&ActivityId=551516
Thank you,
Ben
Attention Dynamics GP Partners:
Do you want to understand how to best optimize the performance of the latest Dynamics GP 10 SP3 VPC image?
Do you want to learn more about the new technologies and demo features that were added to this image?
Do you want to understand the technical details of exactly how the Extending the Reach (Dynamics GP + SharePoint) vision demos were created?
If you answered YES to any question above, you must set time aside now to view an all-new 4 part webcast series focused on all of the great aspects of the Dynamics GP 10 SP3 VPC image. These webcasts are available to stream on-demand, or download for viewing on-the-go at your own pace. This series will give both sales and technical pre-sales roles a greater understanding of how to leverage the VPC image to benefit your organization and deliver more impactful demo’s as a result.
Microsoft Dynamics GP 10 SP3 Workshop Part 1 of 4: View this tutorial for a thorough introduction of the Microsoft Dynamics GP 10 SP3 Virtual PC image (released July 2009), including a demonstration on the optimal setup of the Virtual PC files for maximum performance and response.
Microsoft Dynamics GP 10 SP3 Workshop Part 2 of 4: View this tutorial to get a deeper understanding of the new on the updated Dynamics GP 10 SP3 Virtual PC image. Understand the upgraded technologies, new documentation and demo’s, and additional features available to Partners with this image.
Microsoft Dynamics GP 10 SP3 Workshop Part 3 of 4: View this tutorial to “unlock the secrets” of the updated Dynamics GP 10 SP3 Virtual PC, specifically focusing on the SharePoint specific features and functionality available to showcase on the image. Also understand how these demos can help differentiate the application and yourself from competitors.
Microsoft Dynamics GP 10 SP3 Workshop Part 4 of 4: View this tutorial for a technical deep dive of the new Extend the Reach demos available on the updated Dynamics GP 10 SP3 Virtual PC. See first-hand how technologies such as Web Services, InfoPath, SharePoint Designer, Workflow and more are leveraged and integrated directly into the Dynamics GP environment to meet specific customer requirements and “extend the reach” of the ERP throughout the organization.
Enjoy!
Hello Everyone,
A number of you have heard about the new Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 (Integration Tool) and have asked a lot of great questions! Well, today we are releasing a Partner/Customer ready Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document...and this is only the beginning of the collateral to help you learn about the new Adapter...
Here is the list of additional collateral we will be providing Microsoft Dynamics CRM/GP Partners:
All Collateral mentioned below will be placed on the following PartnerSource Landing Page (As it becomes available): https://mbs.microsoft.com/partnersource/partneressentials/partnerreadiness/resourcing/MDCRMGPAdapter
1. Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – AVAILABLE! (Website Live this Afternoon)
2. Invigoration Station - Radio Interview with Ben Corwin - Sr. Microsoft Dynamics GP Product Manager – AVAILABLE! (Website Live This Afternoon)
3. Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Partner Readiness Webinar (Slide Deck and Live Meeting Recording) – COMING SOON!
4. Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Customer Webinar (Slide Deck and Live Meeting Recording) – COMING SOON!
5. Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Case Studies/Solution Briefs – COMING SOON!
6. Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP Thru-Partner eMail Template – COMING SOON!
7. Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 (Chapter on the Adapter in a publication) – COMING SOON!
8. Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Out-Of-The-Box (OOTB) Entity Mappings – COMING SOON!
9. Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 DemoMate Click-Thru (with Speaker Notes) – COMING SOON!
10. Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Technical Demonstration Toolkit/VPC – COMING SOON!
11. Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 VM Express Technical Demonstration Toolkit/VPC – COMING SOON!
12. Implementer/Consultant (High Level 2-3 Hour) Recorded Training – COMING SOON!
Here is the list of additional collateral we will be providing Microsoft Dynamics CRM/GP Customers:
All Collateral mentioned below will be placed on the following CustomerSource Landing Page (As it becomes available): https://mbs.microsoft.com/customersource/worldwide/us/productinformation/factsheets/MDCRMGPAdapter
1. Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – AVAILABLE! (Website Live This Afternoon)
3. Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Customer Webinar (Slide Deck and Live Meeting Recording) – COMING SOON!
4. Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Customer Case Studies/Solution Briefs – COMING SOON!
5. Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 (Chapter on the Adapter in a publication) – COMING SOON!
6. Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Out-Of-The-Box (OOTB) Entity Mappings – COMING SOON!
Here are some of the main questions I have received (all contained in the attached FAQ):
The Adapter will be available on October 1, 2009.
2. Will there be a price for the Adapter?
No. The Adapter is FREE. However, customers will need to have an active/current Microsoft Dynamics GP Enhancement/Support plan. In addition, the customer will also need an active/current Microsoft Dynamics CRM Software Assurance (SA) Support Plan.
3. How can a customer obtain the Adapter?
The partner organization would place the order for the customer through the standard Microsoft Dynamics GP ordering system. No physical media will be provided. There will be a download page to download the actual files on PartnerSource. The URL is: https://mbs.microsoft.com/partnersource/deployment/resources/productreleases/MDGP10_CRMAdapter.htm
(This URL will be live on October 1, 2009.)
4. Does this new Adapter support Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0 or Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0?
No. The Adapter will not be compatible with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 or Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0 or any other previous versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP or Microsoft Dynamics CRM. In order to utilize the Adapter, the customer would be required to upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Service Pack 4 and Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Update Roll-up #5.
5. Is there an upgrade path from the previous Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Connector for Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0?
There is no upgrade path available from the previous Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Connector for Microsoft Dynamics GP. As mentioned previously, In order to utilize the Adapter, the customer would be required to upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Service Pack 4 and Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Update Roll-up #5. Finally, the customer would then install the Adapter and integrate the two solutions.
6. What is/are the main integration engines/services used for the Adapter?
Web services and eConnect. The integration is a web service to web service integration. The integration is comprised of an NT Service which binds together web services for both Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft Dynamics GP to read and write data. The integration service also leverages a transform engine to convert the data between the interfaces to ensure that the data moving between the two systems is compatible and in correct form.
7. Does the Adapter use Microsoft BizTalk Server?
No.
8. What are the supported languages for the Adapter?
US English for both Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 and Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. We are evaluating the other supported Microsoft Dynamics GP supported languages.
9. Will this release of the Adapter have multicurrency functionality?
No. We are considering multicurrency functionality for future releases of the Adapter.
10. Will this Adapter be available for other Microsoft Dynamics ERP products?
Yes. There will be an Adapter released for Microsoft Dynamics AX. This Adapter is scheduled to be released in calendar Q3 2010. We are currently working with the Microsoft Dynamics SL and Microsoft Dynamics NAV teams to determine the appropriate integration strategy with Microsoft Dynamics CRM. More information will be available as we complete the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics AX.
11. How is the Adapter different from an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) integration toolset?
The Adapter is an out of the box, lightly extensible data integration tool. Version 1 of the Adapter has been built to integrate Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft Dynamics ERP applications only. It will allow for additional property mapping between existing entities which are exposed through the adapters, and the upcoming SDK release will allow additional adapters to be built. If your integration requires more complex needs such as introducing workflows into the integration components, integrating other 3rd party products, or doing more multi-mastering of data across multiple applications, then an ISV integration toolset may be more appropriate.
12. Will there be a Software Development Kit (SDK) for the Adapter?
Yes. The Adapter SDK will be available in Calendar Q4 2009.
13. Can I utilize the Adapter to integrate my existing, or other software solutions, with Microsoft Dynamics GP 10?
Yes. However, Microsoft will only provide support for the integration between Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions. In order to create integrations between your existing, or other software, solutions and Microsoft Dynamics GP or CRM, please review the Adapter SDK (Available: Calendar Q4 2009.) Microsoft will support the Adapter SDK, which will allow you to create your own self-supported integrations to other solutions of your choice.
To connect a non-Microsoft solution to any Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions, additional licensing is required. A Dynamics Client for Office (DCO) license is needed for every user who accesses information from outside of the Microsoft Dynamics ERP solution. For example, if a customer has a custom application they want to integrate with Microsoft Dynamics GP, every person who sends data to Microsoft Dynamics GP or receives data from Microsoft Dynamics GP must have a DCO license.
If you are a Microsoft Dynamics GP partner, and you are looking for additional information regarding DCO licensing, please review the information on this website: https://mbs.microsoft.com/partnersource/pricing/announcements/msdclientsfaq.htm?printpage=false&stext=dco
If you are a Microsoft Dynamics GP customer, please consult with your partner to obtain additional information regarding DCO licensing.
14. Will this Adapter be compatible with Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online?
No. The initial release of the Adapter will only support installations of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Update Rollup #5 and Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Service Pack 4. We will continue to review our integration strategies between our hosted and on-premise applications.
15. Can the Adapter integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 SP4 data into Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 custom entities?
With the release of the SDK later this fall, CRM Custom Entities will be supported and customers and partners will be able to build their own additional adapters.
16. Who will provide support for the Adapter?
The Microsoft Dynamics CRM Support Team will support the Adapter tool. The Microsoft Dynamics GP Support Team will support the Dynamics GP Web Services used by the Adapter.
Please let me know if you have additional questions! We are looking forward to October 1, 2009 release date and providing additional collateral on the Adapter!!
Thanks,
After taking a quick two week hiatus (not because of a lack of features, but for a lack of time to get these done!), the “Do you know?” series of the week is back! In this series, we give tips, tricks, and general comments around features and functions that already exist in Microsoft Dynamics GP.
Our challenge to you is…how much do you really know about Dynamics GP?
This week the feature is the new Report Center functionality introduced in Dynamics GP 10. Included as a part of Business Portal, this feature is a great one for the out-of-the-box library pages that are setup for Finance, Sales, Purchasing, Inventory, Payroll, HR, Manufacturing, and Executives. Here is a quick screenshot of the Report Center…
You can deploy folders and SharePoint security groups for individual companies as you see above, and each report folder can hold various report types, such as FRx Reports, Excel Reports, Crystal Reports, SRS Reports, PDF files, and more. You can also schedule reports for publishing to this Report Center using the Dynamics GP Report Scheduler feature. It can be that one-stop shop for employees outside of Dynamics GP to access critical information that helps them be more productive and make informed decisions. We like to call that “Extending the Reach” around here!