Last week, in front of an estimated crowd of 11,000 Microsoft Dynamics’ customers, partners, and prospects at Microsoft Convergence in New Orleans, we unveiled new enhancement features to our cloud-based Time and Billing software.

If you haven’t heard, we’re an exhibitor at the Microsoft Dynamics Convergence (#Conv13) conference and exposition in New Orleans, Louisiana, on March 18th through the 21st.

I know what you’re thinking, “C’mon, let’s get through Convergence 2013 before we start speculating about 2014.” Trust me, I don’t like spreading rumors but I just can’t help myself. I stumbled upon information about the location for next year’s Microsoft Dynamics Convergence.

The Big Easy Offer 10 allows US customers who make a qualifying license purchase to earn a partner subsidy. Similar to previous Big Easy Offers, you can benefit from subsequent purchases of Microsoft software licenses or associated services by customers cashing in their subsidy checks.

Last month Axonom (we) achieved, once again, a Microsoft® Gold competency in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) for our extensive experience and skills in this area.

Last week, Microsoft released a new CfMD logo (with a hint of Windows 8ish look to it) for ISV products that have achieved Certified for Microsoft Dynamics CRM status. The next time you’re researching or comparing additional solutions to enhance your Microsoft Dynamics investment, make sure the product has the new CfMD logo.

With Microsoft Dynamics’ premier event coming up fast, I’d like to take a quick poll to find out why people are going to New Orleans? What are your objectives, intentions, and purpose this year?

If you have any interest in where CRM systems are headed down the road, I highly encourage you to read the Forbes article “Roundup of CRM Forecasts and Market Estimates, 2012” by Louis Columbus.

It’s official! We now know where our home will be in the Exhibit Hall at Microsoft Dynamics Convergence – New Orleans. From March 18-21, find Axonom in booth 1155 in the center-back wall near the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Solution Center.

This case study is on iPractice Group’s experience searching and selecting CRM enhancement solutions to augment their Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Online investment.

“We were able to implement and start using Powertrak Time and Billing in less than one day, driving down our costs while simultaneously meeting our complex requirements.”

On behalf of everyone at Axonom, I express my gratitude and thank you for visiting our blog this year. I hope you’ve walked away with a better understanding about our company, our Powertrak software, and news and information on Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

Everyone knows that customer relationship management (CRM) can help sales, marketing, and service professionals close sales faster and serve customers better.

Convergence 2013 is the premier event for the Microsoft Dynamics Customer and Partner business community, and where opportunity and innovation meet to deliver real business value. It’s the chance to make key business connections and to discover the full potential of Microsoft Dynamics solutions.

Armanino Consulting has teamed up with Microsoft and our sponsors to provide a full day’s worth of valuable courses on Microsoft Dynamics AX, GP and CRM. Registrants will be able to select from multiple learning tracks, or choose individual programs from our entire lineup.

Remember back to January of this year when Microsoft Dynamics announced its browser support for Chrome, Safari, and Firefox would be delayed? Well, after a long wait, cross-browser support is part of the December 2012 Service Update – which is roughly a month away.

This is a tested, cumulative set of updates for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011. It includes performance enhancements that are packaged together for easy deployment.

This promotion gives event organizers of all sizes, a cost-effective solution to help guide them through the planning and managing stages so that they give their attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors the best event experience possible.

The Big Easy Offer 9 allows US customers who make a qualifying license purchase to earn a partner subsidy. Similar to previous Big Easy Offers, you can benefit from subsequent purchases of Microsoft software licenses or associated services by customers cashing in their subsidy checks.

The next CRMUG Minnesota (Twin Cities) Regional Chapter meeting is at the local Microsoft office in Edina on Thursday, November 8th from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. This is a prime opportunity to learn from the experience of other users in your area, share your CRM knowledge, and make valuable connections with local users who share similar goals, priorities and CRM objectives.