Microsoft Dynamics SL Community Team Blog

Second Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 FP and Convergence recap webinar - 5/10/2012 (Fri, 04 May 2012)
Second Microsoft SL 2011 Feature Pack Webinar Hosted by the the Dynamics SL User Group http://www.msdslug.com/ The last webinar was such a huge success; many of you were unable to log on. We are repeating this webinar on May 10. Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 provided a huge leap forward in features and functionality--and that was just the start. This is THE Webinar for learning how Microsoft Dynamics SL continues to innovate. We'll share new features in an upcoming release, highlight new connections between Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft Project Server, along with updated business intelligence solutions. Learn more about the continued roadmap for Microsoft Dynamics SL. Jeff Suwyn will recap all the features unveiled at Convergence 2011 on May 10 at 11:30 AM EDT / 8:30 AM PDT. To register, click here. Link: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/766286534
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Get the full power of Convergence post-event; check out Virtual Convergence! (Fri, 04 May 2012)
Get the full power of Convergence post-event; check out Virtual Convergence! Now that Convergence 2012 has concluded and you have had a chance to get back into your daily routine to incorporate some of what you learned at the event in Houston, we want you to get even more from your Microsoft Dynamics product through Virtual Convergence. Full conference attendees have complete access to Virtual Convergence which includes on demand session recordings of: The opening keynote The general sessions The concurrent sessions The deep dive sessions New this year! A roster of our most popular Hands on Labs are also available from within Virtual Convergence. To view these recordings anytime over the next year, full conference attendees may enter the same credentials created during the registration process. Know Someone Who Didn’t Attend This Year? The opening keynote and general sessions are both accessible for our non-Convergence attendees. To view them on demand, non-attendees may complete a simple registration form to gain limited access to Virtual Convergence. We are also making a small sampling of recordings of our most popular concurrent sessions available in the limited edition of Virtual Convergence. View them as many times as you wish to gain knowledge on our products and to get a feel for the value gained by attending Convergence in person. Save The Date! Visit the Convergence 2013 website to add a Save the Date to your Outlook calendar for Convergence 2013 taking place March 18-21 in New Orleans, LA. While you are there, don’t forget to sign up for the Convergence Email Alerts. Thanks for a great event and we hope to see you in 2013!
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Microsoft Dynamics SL - flexible enough to support GC and Commericial business environments (Wed, 11 Apr 2012)
With a growing project portfolio, Shared Spectrum Company (SCC), a government contractor focused on building new technologies that leverage the radio frequency spectrum,  needed an integrated project management and accounting solution. To meet this requirement, the company deployed  Microsoft Dynamics SL after also closely considering Deltek Vision. Dan Simmon, Controller for Shared Spectrum Company, says, “Not only did Microsoft Dynamics SL cost about 15 percent less than Deltek Vision, it is also flexible enough to support a commercial business environment when our products catch on in the private sector.” With Microsoft Dynamics SL in place, SSC has improved project accounting, eased reporting, and laid a solid IT foundation for ongoing company growth. Says Simmon, “By using Microsoft Dynamics SL, we have been able to bring all facets of our business together under one solution—from timecard entry to integrated project management and accounting. Because of this, we can work to streamline our reporting and be ready for whatever opportunities the future may hold.” Find out more at http://bit.ly/HagQ8d
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Switch from NetSuite to Microsoft Dynamics SL (Wed, 11 Apr 2012)
Once relying on NetSuite, Mercom Corporation made the switch to Microsoft Dynamics SL. Says Jeff Miller, Chief Financial Officer of Mercom Corporation, “Compared to the cost of NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics SL will provide us with a full payback in two-and-a-half years while also providing us all the project management capabilities we need.” In addition to payback, Mercom has also been able to improve, ease reporting, and maintain DCAA compliance. Says Larry Mercado, Chief Operating Officer of Mercom Corporation, “In terms of DCAA compliance, we found that Microsoft Dynamics SL handled most of it right out-of-the-box. By using the Business Portal, we can restrict data and provide reporting and auditability where needed, which enables us to satisfy our key government clients and win new government contracts.” Find out more at http://bit.ly/IaXmBn
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Wednesday March 28th - Free Webcast - Microsoft Dynamics SL Connector for Microsoft Project Server 2010 (Mon, 26 Mar 2012)
Date/Time: Wednesday March 28, 2012 at 10am PST Title: What is the Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 Connector for Microsoft Project Server 2010? Description: Does your company manage projects that range from small to large in scale? Are you interested in new ways to manage projects with greater efficiency and flexibility? Join this webcast to learn about the new Microsoft Dynamics SL Connector for Microsoft Project Server 2010 and the benefits of connecting these two "best of breed" solutions. Along with the connector features, this webcast will focus on scheduling, budgeting, resource demands, and collaboration. Register here – FREE webcast
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