How to buy Microsoft Dynamics

Obtaining a new business management solution is a big and important project. Your critical business data will reside within it. It will become part of your everyday business processes. Not only does your new solution have to meet your current needs, it also has to address your future goals. What does it take to drive such a project successfully? The links below will give you an overview of what's involved in acquiring a new business application, and how Microsoft Dynamics can contribute to the success of your next IT project.

The Buying Process

1. Find a partner.

It's important to find a consultant who you feel comfortable working with. Look for someone who:

Understands your local market and industry. Wants to involve you in the selection and implementation process. Has the necessary resources and proven experience.
Click here to view the list of Solution Partners in your city.

2. Document your requirements.

Your consultant should provide a complete list of features required to support the processes identified in the planning stage. This documentation, which should include a budget and timeframe, helps give the project focus and set expectations. Microsoft Certified Partners have helped launch hundreds of thousands of successful IT projects. Find a customer story that matches your industry .

3. Choose a solution.

Your consultant should map the list of required features to the products they know. They can then recommend a solution or solutions (software plus customizations) that match the needs of your business. Microsoft Certified Partners are experts in our technology. In addition, many of our partners have developed industry solutions and other specific functionality that is integrated with Microsoft Dynamics products .

4. Launch the solution.

After a thorough job in the previous steps, you should be ready for a successful implementation together with your partner. Microsoft Certified Partners can help you develop and test customizations, interfaces, and data conversion tools; train end users; convert data; and launch the system.