» With Dynamics, Microsoft's ERP and CRM Business Apps Go Head-to-Head with Oracle and SAP CIO — October 29, 2008: ERP has been a two-horse race between SAP and Oracle for years. Microsoft's Chris Caren is battling to change that, with the company's Dynamics ERP and CRM products. Here's his take on what Dynamics is delivering to enterprises as compared with its entrenched rivals. Enterprise software analysts and industry observers usually refer to the competition in the ERP and CRM space as essentially a two-horse race between Oracle and SAP. The breadth of applications in both vendors' stables, their collective R&D budgets, and the fact that these giants aren't shy about buying up the competition cements that market reality. But watch out, SAP and Oracle. While continuing to bludgeon and attack each other as they go after SMBs, both vendors now must look over their shoulders at hard-charging Microsoft and its burgeoning Dynamics set of business applications.     » Microsoft Dynamics presents Management Solutions United Bharat, October 7,2007: Kanpur based a software training company, Dataman Computer systems organised a special event Engineer resource planning bringing together officers of small and medium companies based out of Lucknow.     » The Software Services Factory Indian Channel World, October 1, 2007:In times when low TCO has taken precedence over decorative application farms. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has emerged as the clear winner. Importantly, it has given a new revenue model for the channels.     » Software as a service a hit with start-ups Hindu Business Line, October 1, 2007: Start-ups are leading the adoption of software and storage as a service in India. Its advantages of zero upfront investment, low requirements (it just needs a PC and an Internet connection) and flexibility make it the entrepreneur's best bet.     » Tectura is member of ‘Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle’ New Delhi, September 13, 2007: Tectura, provider of Microsoft-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and technology solutions, has been named to the elite ‘Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle’.     » Tectura Receives Outstanding Recognition from Microsoft Dynamics New Delhi, September 13, 2007: the world’s leading provider of Microsoft-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and technology solutions, has been named to the elite ‘Microsoft Dynamics™ Inner Circle’. Membership in this elite group is granted by Microsoft Dynamics™ to outstanding partners whose deep commitment to clients is reflected in their ongoing dedication to achieving high levels of customer satisfaction, aggressive pursuit of product and technology advancement, and impressive sales performance. In recognition of exceptional service and sales performance, Tectura will be rewarded with an opportunity to attend an executive retreat, increased interaction with Microsoft Business Solutions executives, and industry recognition for their hard work and dedication to the Microsoft Business Solutions mission.     » Microsoft launches subscription based ERP service for SMBs New Delhi, August 06, 2007: Microsoft India today announced the availability of its Dynamics Suite of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications as a subscription service which will allow businesses to use these solutions without the need to install it within the company’s own premise. This model will increase the affordability of ERP solutions by eliminating upfront capital expenditure and also eliminating the need for in-house IT resources and additional infrastructure. Customer will have to pay on a per user per month basis. Microsoft believes that this new offering will allow a much larger set of SMBs in India to adopt and benefit from ERP services.     » Microsoft strengthens its commitment to the Enterprise ERP segment in India Launches Dynamics AX 4.0 – the ‘easy to use’ ERP solution for enterprises New Delhi, February 7th, 2007: Microsoft India today announced the launch of Dynamics AX 4.0, its ERP solution for the enterprise segment in India. With this announcement Microsoft signals a serious focus on the enterprise ERP application space. The company already has a leading share in the Small and Medium Business ERP segment and with this launch, Microsoft aims to replicate the same success in the Enterprise ERP segment.     » Servion partners with Microsoft for availability of its CIM Solution with Microsoft Dynamics CRM Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 ready to service contact centers Delhi, February 06, 2006: Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd and Servion Global Solutions, a specialist in the Customer Interaction Management (CIM) domain, today announced an offering of CIM with CRM (Customer Relationship Management) solution for customers in India and other Asia Pacific countries. With Microsoft Dynamics™ CRM 3.0 - Microsoft’s latest version of its CRM solution which delivers a powerful suite of marketing, sales and service capabilities within a native Microsoft Office experience - customers will have immediate access to contact center interactions through Servion’s connector and CIM offering portfolio.     » Microsoft announces availability of ‘Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0’ New CRM release delivers powerful suite of marketing, sales and service capabilities within a native Microsoft Office experience New Delhi, January 10th, 2006: Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. today announced the availability of ‘Microsoft Dynamics™ CRM 3.0’, Microsoft’s customer relationship management (CRM) solutions for small, midsize and large enterprises. Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 provides a complete suite of powerful marketing, sales and service capabilities, with a familiar and consistent user experience based on Microsoft® Office and Microsoft Office Outlook®. Extensive new configuration, customization and integration capabilities make it easy for users to deploy highly tailored solutions that drive measurable business results and offer a low total cost of ownership. The product is offered in a Professional Edition (for medium & large enterprises) and a Small Business Edition.     » Microsoft India Outlines SMB Strategy SMB segment identified among top 3 growth engines for the company Launches NAV 4.0 and Open Value Licensing Program New Delhi, October 18th, 2005: Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. today announced its plans to address the burgeoning SMB segment in India. At a press conference held in the city today, the company articulated a three pronged strategy focused on increasing product relevance, extending partner reach, and strengthening customer relationships to address the needs of its SMB customers in India. Microsoft announced that the SMB segment is a key growth driver for the company, and announced that it will extend its reach from 16 cities to 32 cities across India by the end of this year. At the event, Microsoft also launched Open Value a new licensing program aimed at the SMB segment, and announced the broad availability of Microsoft Dynamics NAV, its integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) solution for the SMB segment.     » Microsoft launches Microsoft Dynamics NAV Ties -up with Munjal e-System to offer a customized solution for the manufacturing industry in Punjab Ludhiana, September 2nd, 2005: Microsoft Corporation today announced the launch of a Microsoft Business Solution - NAV 4.0 in Punjab. The solution is aimed businesses in the manufacturing industry – auto ancillaries, bicycle manufacturing and components, apparel and textiles – and will help them increase productivity, streamline business processes and improve business efficiency to aggressively compete with MNCs and other global players. Microsoft has partnered with Munjal e-Systems, a leading IT systems provider in Punjab, to roll out the solution which will include Financial Management, Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management applications.