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Microsoft Dynamics CRM Comes To Android, IOS, Blackberry

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You can now access Microsoft Dynamics CRM on any mobile device. Microsoft Dynamics CRM will release its next service update in Q2 2012. This service update will bring the complete functionality of Microsoft Dynamics CRM on virtually any device with a new cloud-based, cross-platform, native mobile client service for Windows Phone 7, iPad, iPhone, Android and BlackBerry mobile devices.

Dennis Michalis (General manager, Microsoft Dynamics CRM):  In today’s hyperconnected world, customers need to be able to access their business-critical data on the device of their choice from wherever they are.

The Microsoft Dynamics CRM Q2 2012 service update also includes enhanced social functionality and new enterprise-class features, and adds multiple Web browser options for users, including Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox and Safari, running on PC, Macintosh and iPad devices.

Microsoft Dynamics CRM Mobile will be available at a starting price of $30 per user, per month and supports the use of up to three devices per user.

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