Microsoft Dynamics™ is a great and largely untapped opportunity for the Independent Software Vendor (ISV) community. This half day will provide an overview of the Microsoft Dynamics™ Products and Platform and will provide a clear view of how your ISV business can profit from either building on or connecting...

We are very excited to host several of Launch Tour events (22 Microsoft Hosted + 44 Partner Hosted) throughout the US starting this week. Please see the details and register here . I will be presenting at the following four events and look forward to meet you. If you are interested in 1:1 conversation...

One of my managed ISVs, Logotec Engineering , recently announced their mobile solution for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. Some of the key points are: · Access your CRM data from any Windows Mobile Device (Pocket PC or Windows Mobile Smartphones) · Supports all three deployment models (On-Premise...

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Virtual Machine Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Virtual Machine is a one computer setup with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 and associated Microsoft Dynamics CRM clients for Microsoft Office Outlook and Microsoft Internet Explorer. Included is a Readme file with detail instructions...

Are you looking to build solutions for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Live or planning to host your solutions on the cloud? Microsoft Dynamics CRM comes in three flavors including “On-Premise”, “Partner Hosted” and Microsoft Hosted “CRM Live”. Whether you already have a S+S business model or are looking to extend...

Enjoy the following collection of various Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 casts produced by me and my colleagues at Microsoft. We would welcome your feedback and suggestions for future ones. Last Updated: 02/25/2008 Changes: Added 3 new Count: · Pod-Casts: 1 · Video-Casts/Web-Casts: 4 ·...

By utilizing integration with Office Communication Server 2007, Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 empowers live communication and collaboration among CRM Users irrespective of their physical location. In this screen-cast , I will walk you through this powerful enhancement highlighting key integration points...

Thanks to Menno from California for pointing the download announcement. The Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Software Development Kit (SDK) is for developers, system customizers, and report writers. It contains all new information about creating plug-ins, working with custom workflow activities, using the...

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 has reached General Availability (GA) and is now available on the January price lists. Customers and partners can now begin deploying a whole new level of value and innovation, enabling productivity gains and cost savings across their sales, service, marketing and operations...

With the enhanced Multi-Language User Interface (MUI) feature, Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 addresses the needs of diverse work force. In this screen-cast I will walk you through this powerful global enhancement covering Deployment, Configuration and Localization aspects. Sanjay Jain Microsoft...

With the introduction of Multi-Currency , Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 has addressed the need of global business transactions. In this screen-cast , I will walk you through this powerful enhancement covering Setup, Usage and Customization aspects. Sanjay Jain Microsoft Dynamics ISV Architect Evangelist

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Developer Workshop is a combination of instructor-led training with proctored, hands-on labs, designed to give you first-hand experience of developing on Dynamics CRM 4.0. The training will highlight the new features and review the application architecture. This is a fast-paced...

The English language version downloads can be found at the following links: · Server generic page : All 3 editions (Workgroup, Professional, Enterprise) are available in both 32-bit and 64-bit platforms with 90-days trial license keys · Server TRIAL : All 3 editions (Workgroup, Professional, Enterprise...

Party began on Friday 12/14/07 when TITAN Team signed off the golden bits. Bits will be made available to download in few days/weeks. Sanjay Jain Microsoft Dynamics ISV Architect Evangelist

Get an overview of the licensing structure and options for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. Topics covered include user and external connector licenses, program availability, sales channels, pricing, registration, Dynamics CRM 3.0 upgrade paths, Software Assurance, and other important information that will...

ISV Sponsor Package opportunities are available for the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 US Launch Tour beginning March of 2008. We have both a National Sponsor package and a Premier Sponsor package (which in addition to extra benefits, also includes 8 Canadian launch events). Sponsorship is only available...

Attend this webcast on Fri Nov 30, 2007 2:00 PM ET to get an overview of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 launch and find out more about the opportunities for engagement for ISV partners including sponsorships for the 2008 Launch Tour. For more details see the recent post from Ben Vollmer . Sanjay Jain...

We have released the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 RC0 VPC image. You can download this image from Partner Source . If you need access then work with your PAM (Partner Account Manager). Contents of VPC Image Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 (RC0) Microsoft Dynamics CRM Laptop and Desktop Client Microsoft...

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Hosting Partners At the Convergence 2007 Copenhagen customer event, we announced some of the leading hosting firms from around the world committed to delivering on-demand customer relationship management (CRM) solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics™ CRM 4.0, formerly code...

I am getting asked by ISVs (not part of early adopter programs) on how to ramp up on upcoming CRM 4.0 Platform. Here are the resources to consider. Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Partner Readiness Tour Get ready to grow your business! The new version of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is coming soon! To help...

Today we have launched the next wave of Titan workshops world-wide for managed ISVs. We’ve revised the content to reflect CTP3 functionality and added several modules to bring this up to a 3-day deep dive instructor-led workshop-style training with 12 sessions and 12 corresponding hands-on-labs. The...

Ben Riga blogged about some of the early adopter ISVs showcasing their solutions. You may see here for more details. If you are a Titan early adopter ISV participating in our Metro program, may want to get your cool solution profiled then please drop me an email. Sanjay Jain Microsoft Dynamics...

We have released Microsoft Dynamics CRM “Titan” CTP3 (Community Technology Preview 3). Early adopter ISVs can access the bits from MS-Connect site ; for more details please see here . Sanjay Jain Microsoft Dynamics ISV Architect Evangelist

We have recently released two industry vertical templates ( Manufacturing & Municipal Government ) for Microsoft Dynamics CRM as a part of Microsoft's shared source initiative. These templates include reference data models, pre-defined workflows, Demo Data, Demo Script and role-based user experiences...

Based upon the popular demand we have decided to offer one more “Titan” developers workshop in East Coast next month; see below for more details. These workshops are offered to Field Managed ISVs, by invitation only, as part of Titan Ascend program. These workshops are a combination of instructor-led...