Business technology should serve the needs of the people who use it, not the other way around. Microsoft Dynamics is designed to simplify the process of IT management, configuration, and development, so the technology supports your business and empowers your people. And as your business changes, you can adapt Microsoft Dynamics to meet your business and technology needs.
Runs on standard Microsoft technology
Microsoft Dynamics uses technology that you are already familiar with. This includes:
Lower total cost of ownership
Microsoft Dynamics helps lower the cost of IT infrastructure in three ways:
Microsoft Dynamics runs on commonly used Microsoft products that you may already be using, such as Windows Server or Microsoft SQL Server. By reusing existing servers and licenses, your company may be able to lower its total cost of ownership.
The skills needed to deploy and maintain Microsoft Dynamics are readily available—often from your current IT staff.
Microsoft Dynamics works with Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server, which enables you to view, monitor, and access your entire IT infrastructure, including Microsoft Dynamics, from a central console. Read more about Microsoft Dynamics and Windows Essential Business Server.
Familiar, RoleTailored user experience
Microsoft Dynamics is familiar to your people because it works like, and connects seamlessly, with other Microsoft products. Microsoft Dynamics adopts a RoleTailored approach to user interface design that means only relevant, in-context information is presented to the person performing the task, helping to maximize his or her productivity. IT Professionals can use standard Windows SharePoint Services Web parts and .NET programming to extend Microsoft Dynamics Role Centers and enhance the relevance of business information to your employees, customers, or partners.
Tap into an ecosystem of partners and industry solutions
Typically, a Microsoft partner will help guide your IT staff to implement, fine-tune, or customize a Microsoft Dynamics solution to meet your business requirements. Microsoft partners worldwide develop solutions that extend and enhance the standard functionality of Microsoft Dynamics for specific vertical industries, offering tailored functionality to meet your particular business needs. Find out more about Microsoft Dynamics solutions for your industry.
Build a connected business with Web services and a service-oriented architecture
Web services reduce the cost of integration and enable businesses to more easily link systems—as well as organizations—thereby making information available where it is most useful. Microsoft Dynamics exposes Web services so that developers can create composite applications that consume these services and help bridge systems.
Microsoft Dynamics software and other Microsoft technologies have built-in capabilities that simplify service-oriented architecture (SOA) projects. Microsoft Dynamics extends the reach of business solutions and enables business agility through real-world SOA. Read more about Microsoft Dynamics and real-world SOA.
Choose on-site and hosted implementations
Microsoft Dynamics gives IT managers the option to deploy ERP or CRM solutions on their technology infrastructure or to have those solutions hosted by Microsoft or by a Microsoft Certified Partner. The best option for your company depends on how rapidly you want to deploy a solution, how much customization may be required, the best strategy for data security, or the best cost structure for your budget.
Multiple reporting options
Providing reports to management and other end users is an ongoing requirement for IT managers. Microsoft Dynamics gives your team multiple ways to meet reporting needs.
Microsoft Dynamics solutions can easily import and export data to Microsoft Office Excel.
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server can provide business intelligence via a Web browser, including support for executive dashboards and scorecards.
Microsoft Dynamics solutions use SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, and Excel Services to make information more readily available.
Standard financial reporting tools, such as Microsoft FRx, are available for those users who require more specialized reporting tools.
Industry standards supported
Microsoft Dynamics supports industry-standard software-development technologies, such as the Microsoft .NET Framework, for integration with other systems and development of new functionality. In addition, your developers can use development languages such as Microsoft Visual C++ and C#, along with Microsoft Dynamics software-development kits and other developer documentation to ensure efficient configuration and development.
Explore our solutions
The Microsoft Dynamics suite of products, built to work like and with Microsoft technologies, offers several solutions for financial management. Your local Microsoft partner can help you determine which solution is best for your people and your business. Need help finding a Microsoft partner? Contact us.
