Microsoft Dynamics NAV ISVs Gearing Up for NAV 7 in Windows Azure

As Microsoft Corp. gears up to launch Microsoft Dynamics NAV 7, including its Windows Azure-hosted, multi-tenant version, ISVs are also working figure out how to get their NAV-compatible add-on solutions ready to run in the Azure cloud as well.

Microsoft's director of US ISV strategy, Mark Albrecht, told a group of Dynamics partners at a recent GP Partner Connections event that the company is actively focusing on cloud readiness of Dynamics NAV ISV partners to accelerate their development of Azure-friendly version of their solutions in conjunction with the NAV 7 release on Azure. Microsoft understands, Albrecht says, that having enough ISV solutions available in conjunction with a multi-tenant, Azure-based NAV solution will be a key differentiator.  

"Our initial efforts in moving ISVs to the cloud will be [focused on] verticals and industries that have the biggest impact on the customer's purchase decision," Albrecht added. "We're working to make sure that both product and business model are making the shift to the cloud in the right time frame for that partner."

ISVs prepare

To-Increase is one of those ISVs getting its solutions ready for the Azure-ready release of NAV 7.  To-Increase develops Dynamics NAV solutions for the industrial equipment manufacturing industry.

"To-Increase is an ISV so we are always preparing for the next release of Microsoft [Dynamics products]," said Adri Cardol, Product Manager Microsoft Dynamics NAV, To-Increase. "We have the information Microsoft is making available on the new release. We're studying what the impact is on our solution and how we can best modify the design, adjust the design or ...