Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a cloud-based suite of intelligent business applications that unifies Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) functionalities. It combines various Microsoft business products into a single, modular service, offering capabilities…

Key facts

First appeared
2016
Category
technology
Problem solved
Microsoft Dynamics 365 was created to solve the problem of fragmented and siloed business applications. Before its emergence, organizations typically ran separate, on-premises systems for CRM and ERP, leading to data inconsistencies, complex integrations, limited real-time visibility across departments, and high operational costs. It aimed to provide a unified, cloud-native platform that could scale, integrate data seamlessly, and leverage modern technologies like AI and machine learning to offer intelligent insights and automated processes.
Platforms
Web browsers (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox), Microsoft Azure (Cloud Infrastructure), Mobile applications (iOS, Android), Microsoft Windows (through desktop clients for certain modules/tools)

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Notable users

  • Metro Bank
  • BMW
  • Starbucks
  • HP
  • Schneider Electric
  • Coca-Cola
  • T-Mobile