Common questions about Microsoft Dynamics 365

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was the original PCPlus accounting package released by PC&C A/S?

PC&C A/S released the PCPlus accounting package in 1984. This single-user software was the foundation for what would eventually become Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Who founded Great Plains Software and when was Dynamics GP released?

Doug Burgum founded Great Plains Software in Fargo, North Dakota. Dynamics GP was released in February 1993 as one of the first 32-bit multi-user accounting packages for Windows.

When did Microsoft acquire Navision A/S and what product did it include?

Microsoft acquired Navision A/S in 2002. This acquisition included the Axapta ERP system which later evolved into Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations.

When did Microsoft officially rebrand its Dynamics products to Microsoft Dynamics 365?

Microsoft officially rebranded its Dynamics ERP and CRM products under the name Microsoft Dynamics 365 in 2016. This change shifted the delivery model from on-premises installations to a cloud-based Software as a Service model.

Which companies were acquired by Microsoft to form the early Dynamics portfolio?

Microsoft acquired Great Plains Software in April 2001 and Solomon Software shortly after. These acquisitions created the foundation for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics SL.

When was Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 released and what features did it introduce?

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 was released in 2005. This version introduced features such as custom entities, mobile device support, and integration with Siebel Systems.