Get Ready for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013

FYI Topics: · [Action Required] Dynamics CRM Partner Readiness Kickoff · [Last Minute] Dynamics CRM 2013 Preview Nominations · [FYI] Dynamics CRM Launch Portal [Action Required] Dynamics CRM Partner Readiness Kickoff As you all know, the release of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013 (formerly known as ‘Orion’) is an important one. It defines the base line of our future direction. Readiness is of the uttermost importance. On Wednesday July 31st, Microsoft Belux celebrates this new release with the Dynamics CRM 2013 Partner Readiness Kickoff. You and your team are not only invited, but encouraged to join us on this great evening in the Microsoft Office in Zaventem. It’s a unique opportunity to boost everyone’s knowledge of the product and interact with both local and Corporate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). The Training Blitz part of the agenda is organized by Microsoft Corp. Even though they are waking up early to entertain us, we realize it might be a warm summer evening, so if the content does not convince you: we’ll provide the food, drinks and fun! An exceptional CRM night you don’t want to miss! Simply register by emailing me (wim.coorevits@microsoft.com) the list of people attending (agenda details below) before July 22: · FY14 Partner Readiness Workshop (max 2 – starting @ 15:00) · Training Blitz – Technical Track (starting @ 16:30) · Training Blitz – Sales Track (starting @ 16:30) Agenda 15:30 FY14 Partner Readiness Workshop How do we ensure our joint success in the coming years? What would we like to get out of our partnership to make it work? This is your chance to influence our end-to-end readiness plans (technical and non-technical). In order to make it a productive workshop we limit the amount of attendees to maximum 2 per partner for this part of the agenda. We are targeting the top leadership of your CRM practice who can cover the commercial and technical aspects (e.g. Overall Management or Sales Manager and Technical Lead).      16:30 Welcome with Hands On Experiences No attendee limitations here! Everyone is welcome. After a brief welcome and meet & greet we get ready for the training blitz.     17:00 Start of the Training Blitz Together we attend the online Training Blitz. This event is designed to provide you with role-specific information on the value of this major release. During the event we foresee food & drinks and continuous access to our local subject matter experts as well as the online corporate experts.   Sales & Marketing Track Technical Overview for Application & Presales consultants and Developers   This track will provide an overview of what’s coming in the next release of Microsoft Dynamics CRM and how to position and message the solution with your customers and prospects This track will provide an overview of the product and platform capabilities coming in the next release of Microsoft Dynamics CRM     21:00 Advanced Q&A with Local SMEs Hands On Experiences Networking Drink Fun Registration Motivate your employees and colleagues and email me (wim.coorevits@microsoft.com) the list of the people attending each of the tracks before July 22: · FY14 Partner Readiness Workshop (max 2 attendees per company on this slot – see above) · Training Blitz – Technical Track (Starting @16:30) · Training Blitz – Sales Track (Starting @ 16:30) Location Microsoft België Corporate Village – Bayreuth Building Leonardo Da Vincilaan 3 1935 Zaventem Route Description [Last Minute] Dynamics CRM 2013 Preview Nominations The nomination deadline for the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013 (‘Orion’) Preview Program is Monday July 8th. Nominations after July 8 may be considered, but are not guaranteed to be handled in time to take part in all parts of the program. The nomination process is open for all nominee org types and individuals.  Next steps for submitting a nomination: 1. Please click here to turn on your permission to the CRM Preview Nomination Connect site. 2. After completing step 1, please click here to access the nomination survey. Preview Nomination and Start Timeline: · Nomination deadline to make program start – July 8th · Preview Support Process and Documents live on Connect – July 12th · Program Start/Lync based (remote) Preview Airlift – July 16, 17, and 18th More key milestones and dates to be added upon completion of legal agreements at Program Start [FYI] Dynamics CRM Launch Portal Staying on top of the new release? Make sure to visit the Dynamics CRM Launch Portal on PartnerSource. From there you’ll find the most important timelines, readiness resources and disclosures.