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Sunday, November 27, 2005

SQL Server 2005 for CRM 3.0 with great reporting features


Microsoft® Dynamics™ is a line of financial, customer relationship and supply chain management solutions that help organizations work more effectively. Delivered through a network of channel partners providing specialized services, these integrated, adaptable business solutions work like and with familiar Microsoft software to streamline processes across an entire business.

Integration with Microsoft SQL Server™ 2005 is key to delivering adaptable business solutions. Microsoft Dynamics CRM, is being designed to take advantage of the business intelligence, data management, enhanced performance and high-availability features of SQL Server 2005. Because Microsoft SQL Server is the chosen platform for Microsoft Dynamics CRM, customers will benefit from improved access to application data, simplified deployments, ease of maintenance and faster application response.

Seamless Access to Business DataMicrosoft is committed to delivering insight to all of the users of a business application, regardless of their roles in the company. With SQL Server 2005, businesses can extend the value of their Microsoft Dynamics CRM solution using a complete set of data-management tools and put critical, timely information in the hands of all employees. Additionally, managers can appropriately control access to data based on security and data integrity needs. From the CEO to the information worker, Microsoft Dynamics CRM users will benefit from integration with SQL Server 2005 by having the ability to:
  • Generate reports using data from within Microsoft Dynamics CRM using SQL Server Reporting Services to author, manage,and deliver both paper-oriented and interactive, Web–based reports
  • Structure data and tables from Microsoft Dynamics CRM into multi-dimensional cubes for easier viewing
  • Build and analyze data warehouses of any size
  • Organize and use data more efficiently with more memory and speed – resulting in faster decision-making

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