The document discusses cloud computing, highlighting that 90% of businesses already use cloud services without realizing it. It outlines the benefits of cloud, such as flexibility and real-time collaboration, and raises considerations regarding choosing a cloud partner and data security. It then introduces Microsoft Dynamics 365 as an intelligent cloud business application tailored for both large and small businesses, offering various user plans and urging companies to carefully evaluate their options.

1. Cloud considerations:
What does it mean for me?
Andy Hall
Pre-Sales Consultant
23rd November 2016

2. Agenda:
• What you are already using
• Benefits
• Considerations
• Dynamics 365
• Next steps

3. What you are already using?
(But probably did not consider it to be cloud)

4. Cloud apps in daily use
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5. An Estimated 90% of
businesses use at
least one cloud
service
Cloud apps in daily use

6. Benefits
• Flexible/Agile/Scalable
• Disaster Recovery
• Latest
version/compatibility
• CAPEX free/Pay As You Go
• Collaboration/Real time
updates
• Work from Starbucks
• One version of the truth
• Security (lost laptops)

7. Considerations
:

8. Considerations:
• Have you got the right
Cloud Partner?
• Internet connectivity
• Location of data centres
• Industry specific
legislation
• Hosted or built for the
cloud
• Service levels/ downtime
compensation
• licencing
• Access
• Compatibility

9. Dynamics 365:

10. End-to-end intelligent business applications in the cloud
Empower employees
with productivity
tools surfaced in
context of processes
Productivity where
you need it
Start with the right fit
for your business &
grow at your own
pace in the cloud
Start with what
you need
Guide employees to
optimal outcomes with
intelligence embedded
in processes
Intelligence
built-in

Stay nimble & adapt in
real-time with flexible,
extensible applications
& platform
Ready for
growth
Evolution of Dynamics

11. Two Dynamics 365 Editions
Enterprise
• For all sizes of
organisations
• Comprises AX & CRM
• Dual use
• Min 20 seats on select
offers (Operations and
Plan 2)
Business
• Optimised for small and
mid-sized businesses
• Comprises Project
‘Madeira’ & future Sales &
Marketing solutions
• Cloud only
• Max 300 seats

12. Dynamics 365 Enterprise PackagingLightUser
AppsPlans
FullUsers
• Mix and match offers across user base
• Team Members user rights included in all Apps & Plans
• Additional discounts are available on select offers through tiered pricing

13. The Microsoft Dynamics portfolio

14. Next steps:

15. Don’t Rush
•Take your time
•Consider your options
•Talk to us

16. Thank you
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