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For Microsoft partners, Salesforce deal should reinforce Dynamics CRM strengths

by Gretchen Opferkew
Microsoft's partnerships with more major tech companies provide further validation of Dynamics CRM and the rest of the Microsoft technology stack
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Microsoft Dynamics CRM spring release wave goes global

by Jason Gumpert
The Dynamics CRM updates are available in 54 markets and 42 languages, Microsoft says
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Microsoft and Salesforce seal partnership with focus on Office 365, Windows integration

by Jason Gumpert
ExactTarget acquisition, selection of Nadella as CEO created conditions for closer relationship, said Saleforce's Benioff
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Australian IT firm Empired acquires Microsoft Dynamics CRM partner eSavvy for $2.2 million

by Jason Gumpert
Award winning partner eSavvy helps build Empired CRM staff to 40
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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: CRM inline editing; NAV internships; GP financial reporting partnership; AX R&D Council update

by Jason Gumpert
A selection of recent announcements from the Dynamics partner channel
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Gartner estimates Microsoft Dynamics CRM revenue rose 23 percent in 2013

by Linda Rosencrance
Microsoft remains fourth in market share behinds Salesforce, Oracle, SAP, report states
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A big year for Microsoft Dynamics CRM: 8 questions for CRM MVPs about 2014

by Gus Gonzalez
Whether it’s marketing, customer service, social, mobile, xRM or another topic, MVPs anticipate value in the range of 2014 Dynamics CRM releases
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Microsoft Dynamics Retail Essentials offering for SMBs met with optimism, questions as RMS end nears

by Valerie Miller
Dynamics RMS partners respond favorably to the approach, but the scope and direction of the new offering will require more learning
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Five Habits of Data-Driven Sales Departments

by Dave Boulet
From the VP of Sales down to the intern, there are lessons to learn for optimizing processes without adding headcount
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Microsoft maps out Dynamics for Retail plans for enterprise, SMB markets at Retail Realm event in Las Vegas

by Valerie Miller
Retail Essentials aims to simplify Dynamics for Retail for smaller deployments; Standalone Essentials release in the works
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Exclusive new research from MSDW reveals how Microsoft Biz Apps partners and customers are navigating a rapidly evolving market
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Connect the Customer Journey with Dynamics and Marketing Automation

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Enpro, Inc.: Gaining Efficiency With a New Dynamics 365 CRM System

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Integrating a new CRM system with an existing ERP system helped Enpro, Inc. increase efficiency.
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Axiom: Dynamics 365 CRM System Improvements Enhance Sales Forecasting

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An upgraded CRM system led to improved sales processes with better forecasting for Axiom.
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Haire Group: Transforming Operations With Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM

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Haire Group’s Microsoft integration helped streamline processes and improve efficiency.
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Gaubert Oil: Reaping the Benefits of a Unified System with Microsoft Dynamics 365

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Gaubert Oil’s transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Marketing boosted productivity for employees.
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Hampel Oil Implements CRM for Oil & Gas to Help Improve Customer Relationships

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Explore how Hampel Oil uses a customized, pre-built CRM system to easily access customer information and manage share of wallet opportunities.
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