Delving Into Dynamics

A new form of literary entertainment comes to both Windows 8 and soon Windows Phone 8 – Reconstructing Remy

2013-06-12T22:12:00Z

It has often been said that the best graphics card you will ever have is the human brain and your imagination. That is why so many of us choose to sit down with a new novel by a favorite author rather than sit down to watch a movie or play a video game. However, while the best authors can conjure up scenes of the story in your mind by simply using the written word, there is one limitation: the story unfolds in the exact order the author lays it out. So, like everyone else, you open the book at chapter...(read more)

Reps Make Better Sales Calls Decisions with Mobile App for "CRM Call Planner"

2013-04-11T18:21:32Z

nfoGrow announces a mobile app for its popular “CRM Call Planner” module. The CRM Call Planner takes CRM information and, through the power of Bing Maps, creates a visual representation of accounts and contacts on an online real-world map. This helps sales reps to better plan sales calls. A big plus for users is that the app works without CRM being installed on the mobile device. And now, with a mobile app for tablets and smart phones, reps can respond to last-minute customer needs...(read more)

Announcing SDK Update V5.0.14 for Polaris Update

2013-02-27T23:11:43Z

Microsoft Dynamics CRM SDK Version 5.0.14 is now live on MSDN downloads and in the MSDN library . Here’s some of the additions and updates you’ll find in this release: Connect to Yammer – New information about the capabilities for developers with Yammer integration. Create Early Bound Entity Classes with the Code Generation Tool (CrmSvcUtil.exe) – New information about using this tool with CRM Online and O365. Prepare a Solution that is Backward Compatible with...(read more)

Will you be ready for the robotic traffic jam in your future home?

2013-01-18T19:20:00Z

The last time I checked my home did not have any traffic lights in it and yet I might need to install some to cope with a future where there will be multiple robots running around and potentially colliding. You see, way in the future we may have a home based robot that can handle many tasks and therefore we would only need one robot however today and for the foreseeable future it looks like we are faced with having many single tasking robots performing tasks like: Carpet cleaning Floor washing...(read more)

Webcast: Top Tips to Get your App through Windows Store Certification

2012-10-17T15:09:17Z

Join us Thursday, October 18 at 4pm PST for a special webcast , presented by Kevin Ashley that will answer your questions about how to get your app or game into the Windows Store. Our Windows 8 Technical Evangelist team will be live, online to answer your questions and available for 1:1 conversations after the webcast. Don’t miss this opportunity, register today . John O'Donnell, Technical Evangelist, DPE Microsoft Corporation http://blogs.msdn.com/jodonnell http://blogs.msdn...(read more)

Resources for building video games

2012-10-15T15:18:00Z

Kids today have it so easy. When I was a young gamer, if you wanted to build a commercial game you would usually spin up your favorite assembler and start building your own code library. In those days there was no internet to speak of so it was difficult to get help. Most of the time your read the few books you could afford / find and start cranking code. If you were really hardcore you would not even use an assembler. Yes its true, there were a few people out there who actually hand assembled their...(read more)

Windows Store is Open!

2012-09-14T14:38:38Z

Windows Store app submission is open to all registered Windows Store developers – individuals and companies. Join the excitement and become part of the vibrant community of app and game developers for Windows. Create your Store developer account and submit your apps and games today! URL: https://appdev.microsoft.com/StorePortals John O'Donnell, ISV Architect Evangelist Microsoft Corporation http://blogs.msdn.com/jodonnell http://blogs.msdn.com/usisvde http://www.twitter.com...(read more)

Upcoming Webinar - Sell More, Sell Smarter, Sell Faster - The Power of 5 - June 21st 9:00am-10:30AM PST

2012-06-05T19:03:00Z

Webinar Title: Sell More, Sell Smarter, Sell Faster - The Power of 5 Date/Time: Thu Jun 21, 2012, 9:00 AM, USA Pacific Duration: 1.5 Hours Intended Audience: New and existing customers of CRM as well as partners reselling CRM URL: https://www.eventbuilder.com/microsoft/event_desc.asp?p_event=1d3b5p6d All sales organizations are looking to systemically drive better performance, productivity and predictability from their sales organization. At the same time, many organizations struggle to maximize...(read more)

May and June 2012 Events from the Dynamics CRM User Group (CRMUG)

2012-05-22T18:44:23Z

May: 5/22/12 @ 2:00pm (ET) - Special Interest Group: CRM Administration - Report Builder 3.0 Deep Dive Register: http://www.crmug.com/events/crmugADMINsig052212?date=2012-05 5/23/12 @ 10:00am (ET) - CRMUG User Group Information & Orientation Register: http://www.crmug.com/events/crmugUGIO052312?date = 5/24/12 @ 2:00pm (ET) - Partner Showcase: Visionary Software Consulting Register: http://www.crmug.com/events/crmug-ps-visionarysoftware-052412?date=2012-05 5/31/12...(read more)

Upcoming CRMUG Events For Members

2012-05-01T17:50:06Z

Upcoming CRM Events May: - Premium Members Only webinar) 5/1/12 - 3:00pm (ET) - Upgrading to Dynamics CRM 2011 5/3/12 - 1:00pm (ET) - SIG: Public Sector - State, Local & Federal 5/8/12 - 3:00pm (ET) - Using Dynamics CRM to Enhance Sales Effectiveness 5/10/12 - 1:00pm (ET) - Academy: Taking Dynamics CRM Beyond Accounts & Contacts 5/15/12 - 11:00am (ET) - Roundtable: Social CRM? Step #1 = Good Data 5/16/12 - 3:00pm (ET) - Using Microsoft Dynamics CRM to Its Full Potential...(read more)

Upcoming CRMUG Regional Chapter Meetings

2012-05-01T17:48:10Z

Regional Chapter News & Events Kicking off this week, Microsoft Dynamics CRM users all over the US and Canada will be meeting face-to-face to swap CRM expertise, exchange success stories, and help one another solve CRM challenges. These half-day Regional Chapter meetings are an excellent way to meet and learn from other CRM users in your area. Find your local Regional Chapter in the list below and get signed up to participate. More locations will be posted soon! Eastern US: May 2 - Pittsburgh...(read more)

Windows Azure Kick Start - USA Midwest

2012-04-25T19:12:00Z

If you've been looking for the right opportunity to figure out how to get started with the cloud, your chance is here. We're putting together a series of developer learning events, led by some of the nation's leading cloud experts designed to take you from grounded to flying in just a single day. Better yet, it won't cost you a thing, and lunch and prizes are provided. This is a hands on event, not just staring at a presentation, so make sure you grab your laptop, charger, and...(read more)

Windows Developer Event–April 26, 2012, Chicago, IL

2012-04-05T17:41:09Z

Chicago, IL Date April 26, 2012 Time 9:00AM – 5:00PM Location Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue FREE Event Seating is limited, so register today. Connect with us Windows reimagined. Learn everything you need to start building Metro-style apps for Windows today at our free, full-day Windows Developer Event. We'll show you how to use Visual Studio to code fast, fluid, immersive and beautiful Metro-style applications in HTML5/JavaScript, XAML/C# and C/C++. Your investments in these languages carry...(read more)

The business of pricing your new ISV product

2012-04-04T17:45:17Z

It should be easy, you have just finished creating the next great product and are ready to be successful but there is one challenge left and that is simply how to price it. Too expensive and nobody will buy it. To cheap and you will not make enough money to support your business. Luckily Patrick Foley has thought about this too and written a great article on the subject: http://visualstudiomagazine.com/Articles/2012/04/02/The-Business-of-Pricing-Your-Product.aspx?Page=4 John O'Donnell...(read more)

Great upcoming content from the CRM User Group

2012-02-14T14:57:25Z

Here is the CRMUG winter line-up of great educational webinars and our PreGAME and DayONE activities surrounding Convergence 2012: February: 2/7 @ 2:00pm (ET) - Dynamics CRM Report Writing Register: http://www.crmug.com/events/crmreportwriting020712?date=2012-02 2/8 @ 12:00pm (ET) - User Group Information & Orientation Register: http://www.crmug.com/events/UGIO020812?date=2012-02 2/8 @ 2:00pm (ET) - Upgrading to Dynamics CRM 2011 Register: http://www.crmug.com/events/upgrading2011crm020812...(read more)

Why you should consider attending the Microsoft Dynamics CRM User Group (CRMUG) Summit Nov 9-11

2011-10-10T16:46:00Z

Each year the Dynamics CRM User Group or CRMUG hosts a great user conference where you can network not only with partners but customers who are using the product each day. Here are some of the reasons you will want to attend this unique event: Network with CRM Users to Solve your CRM Challenges CRMUG Summit is designed with one thing in mind: to connect you,the Dynamics CRM User, with the right resources to address your specific CRM challenges, issues and priorities. We create ample networking...(read more)

Great Microsoft Dynamics CRM blog posts you may have missed week 4 Sept

2011-10-10T16:15:00Z

Each week our CRM product team and community members puts out a number of interesting blogs focused on Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Here is this weeks summary: Title Author MSDN Highlight’s new book, Working with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 PM JaAG White Paper: Optimizing and Maintaining the Performance of a Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 ... PM Jim Toland CRMUG: Ask the CRM MVP Session PM JaAG ...(read more)

Great Microsoft Dynamics CRM blog posts you may have missed week 3 Sept

2011-10-10T16:10:33Z

Each week our CRM product team and community members puts out a number of interesting blogs focused on Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Here is this weeks summary: Title Author Video: Create and run duplicate detection rules Shubhada Joshi Microsoft Connect ~ Your Feedback Improving Microsoft Dynamics CRM MVP Rhett Clinton It’s official, new Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Silverlight book is OUT! MVP Julie Yack...(read more)

Presenting Microsoft's new Robotics Reference platform (EDDIE) at Maker Faire New York (Sept 17/18)

2011-09-26T16:09:14Z

Over the last few years Microsoft has developed a Robotics platform that could target a number of robots starting with everything from hobbyist grade robots up to industrial robots. A common question with our platform has always been can my robotic solution run directly on the robot? In the case of hobbyist / enthusiast grade robots using microcontrollers the answer has usually been no. Our platform requires a PC based operating system such as Windows 7. However we also offer a simulation environment...(read more)

Great Microsoft Dynamics CRM blog posts you may have missed

2011-09-01T16:52:27Z

Each week our CRM product team and community members puts out a number of interesting blogs focused on Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Here is this weeks summary: Title Author Video: Create a simple workflow Tom Brush Vote for the Changes You’d like in Microsoft Dynamics CRM JaAG CRM Online Deployed – Not Until the Checklist is Completed MVP Donna Edwards Video: CRM Use of Goal Management...(read more)

Great Microsoft Dynamics CRM blog posts you may have missed weeks 2 and 3 Aug 2011

2011-08-25T18:50:00Z

Each week our CRM product team and community members puts out a number of interesting blogs focused on Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Here is this weeks summary: Title Author Web Resources Generated During Upgrades: Don't Ship Them! Greg Alicbusan CRMUG Highlights ~ Your Dynamics CRM User Group JaAG Introduction to Programming Models for Microsoft Dynamics CRM JaAG Microsoft Dynamics Mobility...(read more)

Great Microsoft Dynamics CRM blog posts you may have missed Week 1 Aug

2011-08-22T13:05:37Z

Each week our CRM product team and community members puts out a number of interesting blogs focused on Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Here is this weeks summary: Title Author Update Rollup 3 for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Matt Brown What Salesforce.com Doesn’t Want You to Know Brad Wilson Announcing Microsoft Dynamics CRM SDK Update v5.0.5 Amy Langlois Introducing @xRMVirtual ~ Providing...(read more)

Great Microsoft Dynamics CRM blog posts you may have missed - Week Four

2011-08-11T14:23:52Z

Each week our CRM product team and community members puts out a number of interesting blogs focused on Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Here is this weeks summary: Title Author MVP Richard Knudson talks about Security Roles JaAG From the CodePlex Toolbox: View Layout Replicator MVP Donna Edwards The MSDN/TechNet Profile Recognition System ~ Awarding Community Excellence JaAG Hosting Configuration...(read more)

Great Microsoft Dynamics CRM blog posts you may have missed - Week Three

2011-07-28T15:59:06Z

Each week our CRM product team and community members puts out a number of interesting blogs focused on Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Here is this weeks summary: Title Author WPC 2011 Videos JaAG CRM Case Study: Magma Design Automation Jamie Fiorda Microsoft recognized by Gartner as a Leader and Visionary in Sales Force Automation Brad Wilson Microsoft Dynamics CRM group on LinkedIn hits 15,000...(read more)

Great Microsoft Dynamics CRM blog posts you may have missed - Week Two

2011-07-25T15:35:52Z

Each week our CRM product team and community members puts out a number of interesting blogs focused on Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Here is this weeks summary: Title Author Training Resources for Microsoft Dynamics 2011 Todd Merrell Microsoft Dynamics CRM in Spanish MVP Pablo Peralta Microsoft Dynamics CRM at the 2011 Worldwide Partner Conference David Pennington System Center Monitoring Pack...(read more)