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Microsoft Gearing up for Dynamics CRM 2011 Launch

Happy New Year to everyone. Now that the vacations are over, it's time to plan for a big 2011 at InfoStrat. Microsoft will start things off with a bang by sponsoring a series of events to promote the launch of its new version of Dynamics CRM.

For a countdown time, event details and more, see the official Dynamics CRM 2011 Launch website. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will be leading the event on January 20, 2011 starting at 9 am PST. Keynote speakers include:
  • Kirill Tatarinov (Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Business Solutions),
  • Michael Park (Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Business Solutions), and
  • Brad Wilson (General Manager, Microsoft Dynamics CRM).

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