Some key points about Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013 Licensing ...
Microsoft is offering its customers more freedom to choose
and the ability to mix and match licenses, so they are not forced to fit every
user into the same license. Equivalent offerings between on-premises, online
and hosted by partners also make it easier for customers to compare and
decide. Access through mobile applications
is included at no extra license cost across all licenses. On top of this, Microsoft
is offering more value through Dynamics Planning Services and more options for
online support.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM makes business personal. Now,
choosing the right license is personal too.
Until now, CRM Online was available at only one pricing
level while OnPremise proposed 3 prices.
Microsoft plans to include access to Microsoft Dynamics CRM
through mobile applications with every online and on-premises license of 2013
release, with no additional license fees for mobile access. That eliminates the
discussion of how many times a sales person should pay for a seat if she or he
has a desktop, laptop, tablet, handheld, …
Question : Are functionalities the same between laptop
and mobile devices ?
3 CAL/USL models :
- Professional : For the core CRM users, who need the
full capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics CRM -> Recommanded by Microsoft (of
course !)
- Basic : To manage accounts, contacts, leads, cases and
access custom applications
- Essential : To access custom applications
OnPremise Licences
End Users -> CAL : Client Access Licenses
2 kinds of CALs : user or device
Estmated prices for License + 1 year Software Assurance
Question : What’s up about Workgroup Server release ?
Question : What’s up about External Connector ?
Online Licenses
Memo : Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online was introduced in
April 2008
End Users -> USL : User Subscription License
Included capacity :
- 1 production instance
- 1 non-production instance with 25 USLs
- 5 GB of storage
For every 20 USLs, the storage capacity increases bu 2.5 GB,
up to 50 GB at no additional charge
The monthly charge for Professional Edition will bring
Dynamics CRM in line with Salesforce.com’s Professional edition, which also
costs $65 per user per month, but also amounts to a $21 per month price (+48%) hike
for customers that want the full range of Dynamics CRM features.
Question : What kind of control/restriction will be
applied to Online limited licenses (vs OnPremise is based on declaration) ?
Source:
- WPC 2013 - Dynamics CRM 2013 - Licensing Screenshots by North52 (Blog) (07/09/2013)*
- Introducing a more flexible and personal way to buy Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online by Dynamics Community (07/08/2013)
- Microsoft switches up CRM Online licensing model, aims at Salesforce.com by PC World Business Center (07/08/2013)
Last update: 10/07/2013 14:26:41
Question : What kind of control/restriction will be
applied to Online limited licenses (vs OnPremise is based on declaration) ?
