Microsoft Dynamics Summit 2011 presented by McGladrey

September 20-21, 2011 - Malvern, PA or September 22, 2011 - Boston, MA

Register for the Malvern, PA event

Register for the Boston, MA event

You’re invited to join McGladrey at the Second Annual Microsoft Dynamics Summit event. Discover how you can harness the power of Microsoft Dynamics to optimize your business and improve your bottom line - now and in the future.

Errol Schoenfish, Director of Product Management of Microsoft Dynamics will be the keynote speaker for both events. Errol's 24-year career has been exclusively involved in the ERP/CRM software industry. As the Director of Product Management for the past 6 years, Errol has led the product direction of Microsoft Dynamics GP working closely with the development organization on strategy and cross-Microsoft product collaboration. Errol previously led partner and field evangelism for Microsoft Dynamics CRM in the early years of that product's lifecycle. Errol gained international experience as the Director of Sales and Marketing for Microsoft Business Solutions Australia, leading the MBS sales and marketing strategies from 2001 to 2003. An accomplished presenter, Errol has delivered keynotes at hundreds of Microsoft and partner led customer events including main stage presentations at Microsoft Convergence. Errol's keynote will include the Dynamics roadmap and cloud strategy

Our breakout sessions were designed so you choose one track or a mix of breakout sessions from the four different tracks. These topics will provide instant education on the tools you use daily and will also earn CPE credits. The tracks include:

Track 1 – Existing users of Microsoft Dynamics GP
It is an exciting time in the world of Microsoft Dynamics GP with a powerful new R2 release and the upcoming release of Dynamics GP 2012. Topics in this track are focused around in-depth product tips and tricks, going beyond basic reporting and personalization. This track is designed for existing users of Microsoft Dynamics GP and includes the following topics:

• Management Reporter – improve your skills and learn the differences between Management Reporter and FRx
• Tips & Tricks for Dynamics GP – learn how to get more out of your Microsoft Dynamics GP system

Track 2 – Existing users of Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Whether you are deploying CRM for the first time – or you’re looking to upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011, this track will provide you with a complete view of how this new release delivers the “Power of Productivity” for today’s businesses. You will experience first-hand the excitement of the new Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 release – including key enhancements in business productivity, collaboration and insights. This track is designed for existing users of Microsoft Dynamics CRM and includes the following topics:

• What's new in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011
• Connector for Microsoft Dynamics: Integrating Microsoft Dynamics GP & Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Track 3 – Extending Microsoft Dynamics
In a world of doing more with less, McGladrey can help your organization by extending the functionality of your existing Microsoft Dynamics system using some of Microsoft’s latest technologies, topics will include:

• Business Intelligence for the Executive – experience the business intelligence tools available today, including the newly released Business Analyzer
• CRM and SharePoint – learn how these products can help your organization communicate more effectively
• SRS Reporting Services – the Microsoft power reporting tool of choice
• SharePoint - it’s more than just a document management system. Learn how you can use SharePoint along with Dynamics GP and CRM to gain efficiencies in your business

Track 4 – Emerging Technologies
Your organization conducts business in an environment which is constantly changing. This track is meant to cover those topics which can help you rethink and realign your strategic business plan, including:

• Cloud Computing – gain a better understanding of cloud computing and how it could benefit your business?
• Outsourcing infrastructure services – is it for your organization?

In addition, you can visit our ISV Expo to see all the great add-on products in the Dynamics community and network with industry experts and your peers.

For your convenience, we are now offering the event in two locations: Philadelphia and Boston. The Boston location will be offering two tracks and include topics from all the tracks listed above. The schedule is subject to change.