Trying to explain xRM can tend to get a little confusing to some, the fact that pic's are supposed to say a 1000 words then check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yru5CkANOKA

Some interesting news on release dates for CRM 5.0.

 

I was lucky enough to have spoken with Brad Wilson (GM MBS) today; I was particularly interested in finding out about release dates etc for CRM version 5.0 as well as what functionality has been adopted by Microsoft. It appears as though the TAP (Technology Adoption Program) for CRM 5.0 will be open for partners in about 6 months time around Oct, Nov 09. With release for version 5.0 in the second half of 2010. This will give partners 12 months to get up to speed with the new features.

 

As far as features to be adopted in the new release its always hard to pin point so far out from the release date but after having a little look around I found that Simon Hutson seems to have a good handle and a great blog, so if you need to see some screen shots and a great explanation of things to come check it out here: http://blogs.msdn.com/ukcrm/archive/2008/11/10/what-s-new-in-crm5.aspx

I will be adding more content about Microsoft CRM 5 as it becomes available, but if you want to have a look at what come out at PDC this year check out the Microsoft team site http://blogs.msdn.com/crm/archive/2008/12/18/an-early-look-at-crm-5.aspx