A Freaky Microsoft Dynamics CRM Blog : Press

My last post!

mennotk — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:59:00 GMT

Don't let the title confuse you, it's only my last post here at MSDN! As most of you know, I've been blogging on MSDN since 19 December 2005! It is time to move on...

I made the decision to move my blogging addiction to my very own domain. On the new location you can continue reading about freaky CRM stuff, but I'll mix it up with some additional topics that interest me and hopefully you guys as well.

Please update your bookmarks, RSS Readers and OPML files.

Blog: http://www.tekoppele.com/blog

RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/crmfreak

It took me a lot of time and effort to design my new blog from the ground up. I want to thank Alex Vermeule, Scott Barnes Jaap Steinvoorte and Jron for their help and advice. Over time, I will slowly migrate all of my posts and comments.

Article: Bill Gates talking about Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0

mennotk — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:01:23 GMT

Just saw an email from my buddy Umang in the East. Interesting article where you can read how Bill Gates will talk about Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 while visiting the UK on his farewell tour and how analysts look at our CRM story.

Read it here

Microsoft Convergence 2008 - Orlando

mennotk — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:00:55 GMT

Yes, it is that time of the year! I went thru my blog posts and I noticed that I typically blog about Convergence but I haven't done that this year at all. Probably because I have been busy with a lot of things and just "forgot" about it, even though I'll be there.

This year, Convergence will take place in Orlando, Florida and Copenhagen, Denmark. This is your opportunity to participate in an exceptional program including a variety of speakers, detailed product demonstrations and hands-on learning sessions. You will learn how to enhance your Microsoft investment now and in the future, and gain a stronger sense of community through interacting with industry leaders, Microsoft team members, partners and other customers.

Useful Links!

Convergence 2008 - Orlando

Session Overview

Convergence Blogger's Feed (really hard to find + register)

I normally used the "Networking" option on the Convergence web site to set up meetings with Partners, but I cannot find a working link on the site! So, for everybody that is going to Orlando and wants to drink a beer, uhm... I mean, wants to talk about CRM with me, either drop me a comment or send me an email through the email form on the blog and we can work something out.

Look forward to see all of you there!

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Books

mennotk — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Well if I have the believe Steve Jobs, nobody is reading anymore and I should not type this post! I'm disagreeing with the "almighty" Steve, though, as I believe that many people actually started reading more due to Internet and inventions such as RSS and email.

I'm sure you've seen many blogs talking about the new Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 books, what I'm trying to with this post is, though, to give you an overview of all of them, in no particular order. I actually hope this time to get some autographed books, as I know most of the writers...perhaps I'll be a technical editor / reviewer with CRM vNext, who knows...

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 "Unleashed"

Working Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0

Programming Microsoft Dynamics(TM) CRM 4.0 Developer Reference

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 and Microsoft Dynamics Live CRM Step by Step

I am expecting to see the book Microsoft CRM 4.0 for Dummies but they haven't announced it yet. Will update once I get that information. If you know a book that should be listed here, drop me a comment and I'll update the list.

P.S. For the writers, just sent me an email to obtain my mailing address :)

User Adoption Is Industry's Biggest Problem?

mennotk — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 02:26:00 GMT

Interesting article where you can read Brad Wilson talk about Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 and its new features. I think Brad has looked at one of my posts though, where I explain my CRM Philosophy, a philosophy I have had since I started my CRM career over 8 years ago.

Let me know in the commments what you think about my CRM Philosophy... or what your CRM philosophy is.

CRM knows where you are!

mennotk — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:38:00 GMT

Nice interview with Brad Wilson http://www.crmbuyer.com/rsstory/60864.html

AVAILABLE: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 RTM BITS

mennotk — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:18:00 GMT

Read this post if you want to know where to download the CRM 4.0 RTM BITS!...(read more)

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 hits RTM!

mennotk — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:19:00 GMT

If you want to find out what CRM 4.0 hits RTM means, you should really read this post!...(read more)

CRM 4.0 Deep Dive with Phil Richardson

mennotk — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 01:24:00 GMT

Check out Phil's latest attempt to get noticed by Hollywood......(read more)

CRM 4.0 Overview with Phil Richardson

mennotk — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:20:00 GMT

I was going through my usual 100's of RSS feeds and my eye got caught by Ben Riga's post. Ben pointed me to Channel 9 where they have a video about a sales guy, err I mean Senior Program Manager Lead talking about Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0

This webcast is part one out of four around Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. In this segment, Phil Richardson (Senior Program Manager Lead) gives us a fast tour of the Web and Outlook UI. He also gives a nice overview of the Dynamics CRM platform including the ease with which a developer can customize a solution’s metadata (creating custom entities and attributes) as well as creating and customizing forms.

Enjoy!

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CRM Geek Speak

mennotk — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:46:10 GMT

A geek, Aaron Elder, speaking about Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 http://channel9.msdn.com/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=348962

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Microsoft Offers Premier Support to Microsoft Dynamics Enterprise Customers

mennotk — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:58:01 GMT

Microsoft Corp. is making Microsoft® Services Premier Support with Microsoft Dynamics™ Services available for enterprise customers worldwide with one contract. The offering, which combines the best of Premier and support services for Microsoft Dynamics, simplifies processes and decreases complexity, providing high-quality, personalized service.

What is a bit at the bottom is the fact that Microsoft Premier Support with Microsoft Dynamics Services is immediately available to enterprise segment customers with Microsoft Dynamics enterprise resource planning (ERP) and Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions.

Customers interested in receiving additional information are encouraged to contact their account representative.

Please read the full PressPass story here.

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EMEA Convergence 2007 in Denmark

mennotk — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 05:37:00 GMT

I just got reminded with an email that the EMEA Convergence is only 4 weeks away......(read more)

Pre-order the Titan book at Amazon.com

mennotk — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:01:00 GMT

If you liked the book "Working with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0." you will like this post......(read more)

Microsoft on Small Business and Microsoft CRM Live

mennotk — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:35:00 GMT

Three podcasts worth listening to....(read more)