Pythagoras chosen for Microsoft CRM 5 beta programme

Pythagoras, a Microsoft Gold Partner and a UK leading Microsoft CRM software specialist is delighted to announce its inclusion in the Microsoft Dynamics CRM '5' beta programme.

Microsoft Dynamics CRM ‘5’ drives further innovation and focus in the CRM market place, enhancing user productivity and collaboration, giving users deep, core CRM capabilities, building on the groundbreaking Microsoft CRM 4.0.

Listed below are some key features to be found in Version 5; more details about how Microsoft CRM ‘5’ solutions from Pythagoras can benefit your organisation will be available later in the year along with further features available in Microsoft CRM ‘5’.

• Support for over 40 languages

• Use of the fluent UI (the ribbon) as seen in Office 2007. This command bar replaces the ‘tool bars’ at the top of each page. The ribbon command bar is fully customisable enabling users to add and alter buttons as much as is required.

• The ability to filter data in grids, much like Excel. Now you can perform your own in line filtering.

• Integration with Windows Sharepoint Service now comes Out of the Box. This includes document management, which includes site and document library provisioning, document metadata, item security, and check-in/check-out capabilities.

• CRM '5' allows you to visualise numeric data using in-line charts within the form itself. One can select a number of different chart formats such as Bar, Column, Funnel, Line, Pie and Scatter.

• The form model in CRM 4.0 made use of tabs to divide a form into multiple pages. In CRM '5' tabs are displayed in the same way as section, with each form just having a single, scrolling page.

Pythagoras Communications has been a successful Microsoft Gold Partner offering leading industry specific solutions since 1997; with offices in Maidenhead (UK) and London (UK) Pythagoras is developing an enviable combination of multi sector industry experience and customisable software innovation since being established.

For more information on Microsoft Dynamics 4.0 or to book a meeting or demonstration speak to one of our experts on 01628 519 000 or email info@pythagoras.co.uk

Microsoft Dynamics CRM Common Solutions

Microsoft Dynamics CRM is helping businesses from various verticals from Insurance to Manufacturing across the globe to provide more streamlined services, workflows, marketing campaigns and overall organisation efficiency to name just a few benefits.

With over 1 million users of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Pythagoras Communications, a UK leading Microsoft Dynamics CRM solutions provider and Microsoft Gold Partner has enviable experience in deploying Microsoft CRM solutions as well as providing exceptional support to our customers. recognises potential sticking points and below provides solution options to a three common issues.

When you open an upgraded workflow in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0, you receive the following error message: “Specified argument was out of the range of valid values”

This problem usually occurs if the effective date is set pre 1900; check this date/time value in the individual work flow.

The upgraded workflow rules fail when run on new Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Web servers

One cause of this problem could be that the Microsoft .NET assemblies are not present on the additional Microsoft Dynamics CRM Web servers. This problem could be resolved by copying and then registering the Microsoft .NET assemblies on the additional Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Web servers.

After you upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0, the "Check activities" workflow condition does not work

To work around this problem after you upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0, delete the "Check activities" condition in the workflow. Then, include either the Activity Count condition or the "Activity Count including Workflow" condition.

Pythagoras Communications has recently successfully showcased Microsoft Dynamics CRM at the 2010 Technology for Advertising and Marketing; our experts understand the requirements for all industry sectors and can provide your business with the information and demonstration on the values. Our industry experience and exceptional support team can drive your business forward to the next level.

For more information on Microsoft Dynamics CRM please visit http://www.pythagoras.co.uk/microsoft_crm.aspx, call 01628 519000 or email sales@pythagoras.co.uk.

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