Available NOW - Microsoft Dynamics NAV Statement of Direction 2009-2017!

Get ahead of competition   

Dear All,

When convincing customers and winning the business – we know that you need to be able
to speak with confidence about the future direction of Microsoft Dynamics NAV. That’s
important for the prospect/customer – it’s important for you and important for Microsoft.
That’s why we have decided going forward to be able to provide you with information about
the next 3 major releases of Microsoft Dynamics NAV – starting now with the newly released
Statement of Direction!

With this Statement of Direction you are ahead of most competitors, who struggle to
provide customers with product roadmaps.  One of the best examples might be SAP.   AMR
Research, who daily speaks with SAP customers, offers this perspective: “In meetings with
SAP customers, we usually hear the same request unanimously: “Please help get SAP to
provide us with product roadmaps.” Most are trying to slot in new, bite-sized projects over a
multiyear period. This is much harder when you don’t know the release schedules. To date, SAP
has been reluctant to disclose detailed plans. When we push back, the answer usually revolves
around revenue recognition concerns. Okay, but that’s not very helpful for customers” (AMR
Research, SAP’s New CEO to Inherit Far More Complex Product Set, Friday, April 17, 2009,
Bruce Richardson).

We know preparation and product roadmap knowledge is a key factor in building a

successful business. That’s why we want to share our vision and plans for the future direction
of Microsoft Dynamics NAV with you. We are excited to release the future direction and it is
important you familiarize yourself with the content. Get a better overview below:

Fast facts about the Statement of Direction:

o The package consists of:

 A Statement of Direction document in pdf format
 A PowerPoint presentation with supporting slides to help present the
Statement of Direction
 A voice recording taking you through the exciting roadmap of
Microsoft Dynamics NAV (to be delivered during May 2009 on
PartnerSource – check this link)

o The Statement of Direction contains future product direction including:

 Introducing benefits of Microsoft Dynamics
  Microsoft Dynamics NAV Strategy and Aspirations through to 2017
 Microsoft Dynamics NAV Product Roadmap
 Plans for next 3 major releases of Microsoft Dynamics NAV, including
version “7”, “8” and “9”
 Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 Service Pack 1 release information

o The document will also be made available on CustomerSource end of May

2009 

Here’s how you can get a head start on tomorrow’s opportunities today:

1. Go to the Statement of Direction landing page on PartnerSource where you will find
the Statement of Direction and slide deck. Link  

2. Read the document and supporting materials to become familiar with the updated
product strategy roadmap, new initiatives and product release plan so you can plan
your business more effectively and evaluate additional opportunities and prepare for
speaking with customers

3. Use the slide deck to help explain the product roadmap to existing customers and
prospects

4. Do not forward the Statement of Direction document or supporting materials broadly

to customers or post on your web sites. These are tools to help you speak confidently
about the Microsoft Dynamics NAV product strategy roadmap in meetings with
customers

If you have any questions about Microsoft Dynamics NAV Statement of Direction, please do
not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Steve Farr