Convergence is the biggest Microsoft business solutions event of the year—and at Convergence 2008 in Copenhagen, Denmark, you’ll exchange ideas, sharpen product skills, and build a strong community of customers, partners, and Microsoft Dynamics™ team members. Find out more

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What is Convergence?
Convergence 2008 in a unique event which brings together Partners, Customers, Industry experts and Microsoft team members from across Europe.

This event’s primary focus is on our customers and partners - and how Microsoft Dynamics solutions can help customers improve their business results as well as get an up-close, hands-on experience with the latest Microsoft Dynamics solutions. This also presents a great opportunity to network with the European Microsoft Dynamics team as well as learn from other Microsoft Dynamics customers who face the same experiences.

What’s on this year?
There is an exceptional program this year that lets you experience everything that Microsoft Dynamics business management solutions have to offer:

Concurrent Sessions: Build your skill set on Microsoft Dynamics products.

Interactive Discussion: Share your experiences and hear from others about Microsoft Dynamics products.

Microsoft User Experience Centre: See new technologies in action and talk directly to developers.

Structured Networking: Schedule meetings with peers and Microsoft team members.

Technical Support Desk: Receive one-on-one, direct assistance from Microsoft experts.

Where and When?
The event is being held at the Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark.

How do I book?
Contact Tectura and your Client Services Manager to find out more on +44 (0)20 7451 1200

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As part of its World Leader Lunch series, 30 January 2008 saw the Institute of Directors (IoD) host an audience with Bill Gates. Talking about his views on the ‘Second Digital Decade’ and what IT innovations we are likely to see over the next few years, Bill also announced the UK launch of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. Bill talked about how the new version of Microsoft’s customer relationship management solution provides genuine enterprise scalability, full Microsoft Outlook integration and a choice of delivery models, making it an ideal option for businesses of all sizes. You can download videos of the presentations and learn more about Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0.

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Computerweekly.com reviews Microsoft Dynamics suite.

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Microsoft hopes to better meet the back-office needs of smaller businesses with a new take on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software called Dynamics Entrepreneur Solution.

An ERP system aimed at companies employing up to 49 staff and tops out at five concurrent users, according to Barb Edson, director, Microsoft Dynamics. Based on Microsoft’s existing Dynamics NAV ERP applications, Entrepreneur can be seen as a stepping stone to the full-blown Dynamics NAV as a company expands its business. Read more

New products and programs underscore Microsoft Dynamics’ commitment to its partners and to providing solutions to help businesses reach their full potential.

DENVER, July 10 - At its Worldwide Partner Conference 2007, Microsoft Corp. today underscored its commitment to the Microsoft Dynamics(TM) ecosystem, announcing investments in technologies and initiatives to strengthen this ecosystem to deliver greater business value to customers and open new markets and opportunities for its partners. Read on…

his article looks at the mid-market business applications space and assessing the different vendors who are fighting over it, makes interesting reading. It includes comments from Klaus Holse Anderson and a recognition from Sage that Microsoft is its biggest competitor. The Microsoft Dynamics offering receives a very positive endorsement from CedarOpenAccounts boss Mark Thompson, who calls it an “unbeatable” solution. Article