Update November 1, 2016: Microsoft Dynamics 365 is generally available as of November 1, 2016
You couldn't miss it—on October 11, Microsoft officially launched Microsoft Dynamics 365. At the ‘’Microsoft Dynamics 365 First Look"—Numerous new products were showcased at the event. You can read a summary of this in our blog post: Microsoft Dynamics 365: Why, what, and when?
In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at the new and simplified Microsoft Dynamics 365 Licenses.
Microsoft has the current model of Dynamics CRM-licenses have been addressed. No matter where the focus lies within your company, With Microsoft Dynamics 365, you'll be able to get started from a single app, for example, the Sales app. If you wish, you will be able to gradually activate other business processes, such as marketing and customer service, within Microsoft Dynamics 365 at a later date. Microsoft is also carrying this approach over into the new licensing model. The major advantage is that you You'll only pay for the services you actually use.
Business Edition vs. Enterprise Edition
We’d like to reiterate that the term ‘module’ will be phased out, as will the term ‘Microsoft Dynamics CRM.’ Instead of modules, you’ll be able to choose from various apps (applications) within Microsoft Dynamics 365. You will also have the option to choose between two editions of Microsoft Dynamics 365: the Business Edition and the Enterprise Edition.
The Business Edition is optimized for organizations with up to 250 employees. In this edition, Madeira Project will be included and will henceforth Financials are called. In addition, the Sales and Marketing Apps will be added. The Business edition will be available only via the cloud and will not be released until a later phase.
The Enterprise Edition The solution is optimized for organizations with more than 250 employees. In this release, the CRM and ERP (AX) products as we know them today will be available through the following apps: Sales, Field Service, Operations, Customer Service, Project Service Automation and Marketing. In addition, with this Enterprise edition, you'll also be able to work with the Power Apps and Microsoft Flow. The Enterprise edition also uses Online and On-Premise ‘’dual-use rights". This means you will have the right to use the apps both on-premises and in the cloud.
The Enterprise edition of Microsoft Dynamics 365 will be available worldwide starting November 1, 2016.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Licenses
1) License per App
For both the Business Edition and the Enterprise Edition, you will be able to purchase a Microsoft Dynamics 365 license via app. For example, a salesperson has only the Sales app required. You will then be able to purchase a license for the specific Sales app. The seller will then have access to all the features available within this app.
Microsoft has observed that purchasing these licenses is still the most common practice. For this reason, this licensing model will be retained.
2) License per Plan
Microsoft has also developed a completely new type of license, namely the licenses per plan. Basically, Microsoft bundles certain apps within various plans, just as they do with Office 365.
License per Plan: Enterprise Edition
At the Enterprise Edition For Microsoft Dynamics 365, a distinction will be made between the licenses for each plan, between ‘Enterprise Plan 1′ and ‘Enterprise Plan 2′.
Enterprise Plan 1 will include all existing CRM Online products, specifically the Sales app, the Field Service app, the Customer Service app, the Project Service Automation app and later the Marketing app. In addition, this plan will allow you to work with the PowerApps.
The Enterprise Plan 2 combines Plan 1 with the Operations app.
Here's a concrete example: Your customer service representative needs access to the apps Customer Service, Operations and Sales to ensure the best possible service. Instead of purchasing three separate apps, it will be more cost-effective to purchase a plan. With this plan, your customer service representative will be able to switch between different business apps.
License per Plan: Business Edition
For the Business edition, there will be a business plan exist. More information on this will follow later.
3) Team Member License
A team member has read access to all Microsoft Dynamics 365 data, as well as full access to ‘accounts’, ‘contacts’, ‘activities’ and ‘’custom" entities. This license will be particularly well-suited for ‘lighter’ users of Microsoft Dynamics 365.
4) Cost-effective plan for SMEs
Since the Business edition will not be available in all countries as of November 1, Microsoft has a affordable plan for SMEs developed. This formula will be available Effective December 1, 2016 for new Microsoft Dynamics 365 customers. It is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses that need a maximum of 25 licenses and only the Sales want to use the app. Only Certified Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) partners will be able to offer this plan. Alistar is a certified CSP partner. So don't hesitate to contact us to contact to get started with Microsoft Dynamics 365 at an affordable price.
What does all this mean for existing Microsoft Dynamics CRM customers?
Microsoft understands that this change in licensing could have a significant impact on its customers. To make the transition to the new licensing model easier, Microsoft is providing its existing customers with a 3-year transition period.
