Opsis - for successful CRM with Microsoft Dynamics CRM

By Shan McArther

Microsoft has made some licensing changes when they released CRM 2011.  At the time of this article, CRM 2011 has reached RTM status but the actual prices have not worked through the channel.  This article won't be covering the specific prices, but will cover some of the structural changes that are in the new license model.

Disclaimer:  I am not a Microsoft employee nor representing Microsoft with this information.  

To read the full article please go to http://www.shanmcarthur.net/crm/crm2011-articles/licensing-changes-for-crm-2011

REDMOND, Wash. — Feb. 16, 2011 — taken from Microsoft PressPass

Microsoft delivers the Power of Productivity for customers across all deployment models; raises bar for performance and scalability with 150,000-concurrent-user benchmark.

Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq “MSFT”) today announced that Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 for on-premises and partner-hosted deployments has been completed and released for customer download. This release complements the latest version of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, which delivers Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 as an on-demand service from Microsoft’s datacenters and was launched into 40 markets and 41 languages in January. 
To read the entire article go to http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2011/feb11/02-16OnPremisesPR.mspx

REDMOND, Wash. — Aug. 27, 2009 — Taken from Microsoft PressPass

Microsoft Corp. has been recognized with four CRM magazine Market Leader awards in the Enterprise Suite CRM, Midmarket Suite CRM, Sales Force Automation and Business Intelligence categories...to read the entire article please go to http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/aug09/08-27msissawardpr.mspx

REDMOND, Wash. — Oct. 8, 2009 — taken from Microsoft PressPass

Microsoft Corp. today announced several global enterprises that have selected Microsoft Dynamics CRM as their relationship management solution of choice. Businesses are choosing Microsoft Dynamics CRM for its quick deployment, ability to easily adapt to meet unique business needs, and unparalleled value. Customers include Barclays Bank PLC, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., the City of London, .....to read the entire article go to http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/oct09/10-08crmmomentumpr.mspx