Currently targeted for the September/October 2012 time frame, Feature Pack 1 for Dynamics SL 2011 will enhance the base release with a host of great features.  While the features are subject to change, this list represents the currently targeted features:

  1. Hard Close by module.  This is an enhancement over the current release which only supports Hard Close in the General Ledger.
  2. Suppress batch control reports by module.  This feature will save a lot of paper and while seemingly simple, will make many users very happy!
  3. Project related enhancements
    1. Support for multiple invoice comment entry.
    2. Remote access improvements through PC, tablet, or smartphone.
    3. Support for multiple cost pools such as fringe, overhead, and G&A.
    4. Monitor provisional and indirect costs.
  4. Service Series Enhancements – Support for updating pricing for multiple items at one time.
  5. Business Analyzer (BA).  This dashboard tool provides personalized key performance indicators with drill down capabilities.
    1. Dashboard for Business decision makers
    2. Views Microsoft SQL Server® Reports
    3. Report collaboration through Microsoft Lync®
    4. Deploys independent of the Microsoft Dynamics SL rich client
    5. Quick Query Enhancement with the Business Analyzer Report Generation Wizard feature.  The report wizard is used to create SSRS Reports directly from Quick Query!
  6. Office 365 support
  7. Web Services
    1. Project Time Entry
    2. Project Expense Entry
    3. Support for Attachment feature

Keep your eyes out for future announcements over the summer months and check back often to get updates.

Should you be a current Dynamics SL user and have interest in the Beta program for Dynamics SL 2011 FP1, please contact us here.

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