Microsoft talks cloud ERP at the 2011 Worldwide Partner Conference
Regional Sales Manager Bob Hawley and I recently returned from the 2011 Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC), Microsoft's annual event for partners. The conference provided Metafile with the opportunity to connect with other partners and Microsoft, as well as learn about the latest developments in Microsoft programs, strategies and cutting-edge technologies.
For Dynamics partners, Microsoft unveiled its updated strategy for cloud-based ERP (enterprise resource planning) software, which will move its four Dynamics ERP suites to the Azure cloud service starting with NAV next year.
What does this mean for Dynamics' partners and users?
Microsoft says the transition will be seamless for partners for they will still be able to host Dynamics' applications after they become available on Azure. They also note that users will be able to quickly set up consistent and repeatable steps common across the life cycle of an ERP deployment.
Since the transition to Azure will also cut down on implementation work, it will allow partners to focus on ISV solutions, such as MetaViewer Paperless ERP.
We will keep you updated as we see rollouts and product upgrades from Microsoft in the coming months, so continue to check back for the latest information and insight.
Did you attend WPC, or do you have any questions about what happened at the conference? If so, please leave a comment below, we would enjoy hearing from you!
