Microsoft Readies Dynamics 365 for November Launch -- Redmond Channel Partner

Dynamics 365, a new cloud service from Microsoft that combines components of its CRM and ERP offerings, will become available on Nov. 1, the company announced Tuesday. First unveiled in July, Dynamics 365 is a set of apps for seven CRM and ERP functions: financials, operations, marketing, sales, customer service, project service automation and field service management. Organizations can purchase each Dynamics 365 app separately, adding more as their needs change. They also have the option to purchase a set of apps as a subscription bundle. Microsoft announced one such app on Tuesday called "Dynamics 365 for Customer Insights."