ERP and CRM Analysts See the Promise, Challenges Ahead for Microsoft Dynamics Product Teams

Microsoft recently held its fall 2012 Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM analyst meeting, showing off the latest technology, customer successes, and product direction.  Based on reports from three analysts in attendance, the event drove home the important strategic position Dynamics has claimed in relation to dozens of other Microsoft products, as well as the enormous challenge Microsoft faces if it wants to make good on the vision it has set up for the Dynamics product teams - starting now.

Microsoft has a reputation for treating ERP and CRM analysts and influencers well, providing regular briefings, plenty of access to product management, and access to customers.  Based on the reports published by three prominent analysts - Jim Berkowitz, Josh Greenbaum, and Denis Pombriant - we've compiled some excerpts that highlight key themes and impressions that Microsoft is making on the influencer community.  These are the people who help companies make ERP and CRM buying decisions, as well as strategic decisions on partnerships, ISV investments, acquisitions, and more

It's worth giving each post a full read as all three of these experts has a unique perspective and area of interest.  But here are some of the big themes they picked up on that help gauge the Dynamics ERP and CRM teams' current ability to deliver compelling products in the larger marketplace, as well as the thoroughness of their future vision and the high expectations they will need to meet in the near future.

Dynamics: An important part of Microsoft's biggest launch year

Jim Berkowitz: "...2012 has been the biggest launch year ...