Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 - December 15, 2010

Three weeks until we will be able to enjoy the R2 release of NAV 2009. And Microsoft is really excited about it.. . I must say, I am too. Not just because I will finally be able to add an extra release to my Platform Updates (;°)) (I couldn't complain about being able to do that... ), but more so because a lot of things will finally be available: .NET Interop, CRM link, new cloud opportunities, business data visualization,... .

A lot will be coming the next few weeks. Not only the release, but the stuff to get your ready .. demo's, marketing, product resources .. all is available on the Partner Launch Portal:

• News, like the Press Release and things like that .. things to put on your web site (I wish I had a web site... ).
• Readiness and Training, like this, which is about the most important info for me personally.. .
• Demo Tools and Materials, allthough the R2 VPC will only be available around the Release date .
• Sales and Marketing Materials, like the "Value of Upgrade" (don't we all like the sound of that ).

For developers, you can learn more about this release on the MSDN Dynamics NAV Development Center. Please check it out!

To get you up-to-speed in general, here are some links:

• Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 Hot Topic – Overview. Click for the recording and the presentation.
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 Hot Topic – RTC for remote and roaming users. Click for the recording and the presentation
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 Hot Topic – What's new for developers. Click for the recording and the presentation.
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 Hot Topic – .NET Operability. Click for the recording and the presentation.
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 Hot Topic – Online Payment Service for Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Click for the recording and the presentation.
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 Hot Topic – Microsoft Dynamics NAV integration with Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Click for the recording and see the presentation in attachment.

And which countries will be released?

Australia, Austria, Belgium (jiiiiihaaaaa), Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States and the "W1" version.