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Frontpages Web Hosting Network has added Microsof Dynamics CRM 4.0 to its roster of hosted offerings. The company is a recent Microsoft Gold Partner and is latest offering will give customers an integrated on-demand CRM solution. The pricing is $99 for small business solutions, $495 per month for corporate and $4,595 per month for enterprise offerings.

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iEnterprises, a company into desktop and wireless CRM, has come out with the Mobile Edge Express for Microsoft Dynamics CRM. The mobile application is a joint effort involving iEnterprises, RIM, and Microsoft. The click and run application is targeted at SMBs who are using Microsoft Dynamics CRM Live or partner-hosted Microsoft Dynamics CRM and would wish to access the information on their Blackberry Smartphones.

MobileEdge Express is a turn key SaaS solution, which means that it’s inexpensive to deploy and there are no upfront hardware costs, upgrades or licensing fees. The software is a simple download that allows users to obtain instant access to information such as their contacts, opportunities and cases even when they are on the move. The software is available on monthly or annual contract payment.

MobileEdge is perfectly suited for the small screens of handheld devices. Users are spared time consuming data look-ups and slow connections because the MobileEdge uses a client/server architecture that ensures data availability both online and offline; so you are not dependent on cellular coverage for access to information. You can store relevant data on the device as well as on the host server. Intuitive navigation allows viewing of information that is relevant and specific to the need of the moment. Since MobileEdge is deployed and managed wirelessly, upgrades and administration happens smoothly.

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Working With Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 is a guide to Microsoft’s newest release of the software. It has been authored by Mike Snyder and Jim Steger of Sonoma Partners. The objective of this book is to guide those who intend to install, customize, or enhance Microsoft CRM. The book will make its debut at Convergence, which is set to take place in Orlando from March 11 to March 14. Convergence is the event where Microsoft showcases its Dynamics line of business software.

Another publication by Microsoft Press authored by the same duo is Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 and Microsoft Dynamics Live CRM Step by Step. The book is aimed at the end user; it will be released in summer 2008. Apparently Kate Blanchett is keen on the film project related to the book. The film rights have been purchased by Dream Works.

Snyder and Steger are more than qualified to preach on Microsoft Dynamics, the duo have to their credit more than 100 Dynamics CRM implementations.

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