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What is cloud computing, and how can I benefit?

Cloud computing frees companies from the burden of traditional IT systems, making it much easier for businesses of all sizes to benefit from the latest technologies and [...]

Integrating Microsoft BPOS and Dynamics CRM

Roger Collins, Managing Director of The CRM Business delivered a webinar last week to the Microsoft Online Services community, highlighting the benefits of integrating Dynamics CRM with the Microsoft Online Services Business Productivity Online Suite [...]

Looking back on Microsoft CRM, xRM and BPOS in 2009

we thought it would be nice to look back on all that has happened in the Microsoft Dynamics CRM world in 2009 – it’s certainly been a busy [...]

Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite prices reduced

Microsoft yesterday announced a pricing update for the Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS), offering further savings for UK customers on this already competitive hosted solution.

The full suite comprising Exchange, Sharepoint, Live Meeting and Communicator is now priced from just £6.71 per user per month.

Full details are available on our dedicated BPOS website.

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Video: Configuring the iPhone to synchronise with Microsoft BPOS

Several customers have recently asked us for assistance configuring iPhones to synchronise with their Microsoft BPOS e-mail, contacts and calendars, so we have put together a short video walking through the steps screen by screen to show how it’s done.  Enjoy!

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30% Discount off Microsoft BPOS suite for UK customers with volume licensing agreements

Until December 31st, Microsoft are offering 30% discount off their Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) for UK customers with Microsoft Volume Licensing Agreements (EA / EAS & MOSP).

Full details are provided on Microsoft’s website.

A free 30-day trial of the full BPOS suite (Exchange, Sharepoint, Communicator and Livemeeting) is also available now to UK cutomers.

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Microsoft BPOS 30-day free trial offer still ongoing for UK customers

For those who missed our earlier announcement, Microsoft are still providing a 30-day free trial of their successful new Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) product for UK customers.

The trial allows potential customers to try before they buy, providing access to Microsoft’s new suite comprising Exchange Online, Sharepoint Online, Microsoft Office Communications Online (Communicator) and Microsoft [...]

Case Study: The CRM Business creates integrated solutions using Microsoft Dynamics CRM and the Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS)

Around the world, IT service providers and their clients are looking for ways to operate more profitably in these challenging times. For some, that means reducing internal costs. For others, that means finding ways to operate more flexibly to respond faster to opportunities and challenges. Many companies are trying to do all these things and [...]

50% discount for new Microsoft BPOS customers through The CRM Business

Until 24 May 2009, or until Microsoft’s customer limit is reached, we are able to offer the entire Business Productivity Online Suite (Exchange Online, Sharepoint Online, Live Meeting and Office Communications) to customers for the heavily discounted price of just £5.02/user/month for the first 12 months.

This offer is valid for BPOS purchases of 25 seats [...]

Microsoft BPOS demonstration video now online

Microsoft has released an interactive demonstration video highlighting the benefits of the BPOS suite.

As well as providing a high-level overview of the solution, the video also visits each of the products (Exchange Online, Sharepoint Online, Live Meeting and Office Communications) individually in more depth, providing informative walk-throughs of the user experience and answering some common [...]