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Paul Olaleru - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Development Manager at Artech2000
Real User
Top 20
A user-friendly solution that needs to improve its capacity to allow for the incorporation of more data from customers
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics CRM has to be its interface...Microsoft Dynamics CRM has a user-friendly platform."
  • "It lacks to provide a more detailed profile of the customer, which would have been better and more useful."

What is our primary use case?

We use our company to store customer information and track customer engagement.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics CRM has to be its interface. The product helps with the step-by-step process of engaging clients and moving them from opportunities to paying clients. The product also makes it possible for us to classify and practicalize our target market allowing us to ultimately be able to focus on those customers who show interest in a product or service.

What needs improvement?

All CRM solutions have room for improvement. So far for me, I haven't seen any need for improvement in Microsoft Dynamics CRM yet.

If I am correct, the tool makes it possible for its user to have the profile of customers, along with their pictures, which is good. It lacks to provide a more detailed profile of the customer, which would have been better and more useful. Though the product provides phone numbers and email addresses, I feel that in some cases, it would have been better if the business addresses were provided as well.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Dynamics CRM for a year as a customer.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a stable product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Microsoft Dynamics CRM is very scalable.

I don't know if Microsoft Dynamics CRM can expand to 500, and I don't know if it can still perform at a distinct level. So far, the scalability has been good, considering our business. We have no issues so far.

There are over 50 users using this solution in my company.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Microsoft is a popular product in our region. We wanted a popular brand to work with so that we had something we could easily trust rather than trusting other unknown or new software. Basically, because of the brand name and since Microsoft came to Nigeria, and all the more adding to the aforementioned details was its popularity in our region which made us choose it.

How was the initial setup?

We have to face lots of issues with card payments because of the restrictions in our region. Apart from that, there aren't any formal restrictions or any difficulties in setting up the product. The solution's setup phase is a seamless process, especially once you get it on board.

The solution is deployed on Azure in our organization.

What other advice do I have?

Microsoft Dynamics CRM has a user-friendly platform.

My first piece of advice to those planning to use it would be that you are working with a known brand and popular brand that has stood the test of time. The moment you sign up and adopt Microsoft Dynamics or Microsoft CRM, you are well assured of reliable support from wherever you are. They are just an email away. I believe since I've registered before, I know that I haven't stopped providing a support structure that will be present and available to reach out to you at any moment, given the severity of the situation. Once you have the software, it will give you peace of mind. I have been doing a lot of research looking at Gartner Quadrant, but I haven't studied the different software solutions. I found out that Microsoft is the leader in one of the quadrants mentioned in the Gartner Quadrant. It is an opportunity to put your business or your organization, or whatever you want to use it for, on the world map using a worldwide trusted software.

The reason is that I believe that there is still room for improvement because of its activities in the industry. It has to stand the test of time because of its brand name, popularity, and the reviews I have read over time. I believe that a rating of seven is good standing for now.

I rate Microsoft Dynamics CRM a seven out of ten.

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Account Manager at Liquidity X
Real User
Top 20
It's easy to use and has a lot of features
Pros and Cons
  • "Dynamics is easy to use. There are several fields I can filter."
  • "Dynamics could perform a little better, and it would be nice to save the filters I use frequently, so I don't need to do the same thing every day."

What is our primary use case?

We use Dynamics as a database of the customer accounts we call.  About 50-60 people at this office are using it. 

What is most valuable?

Dynamics is easy to use. There are several fields I can filter.

What needs improvement?

Dynamics could perform a little better, and it would be nice to save the filters I use frequently, so I don't need to do the same thing every day.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Dynamics for about four or five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Overall, it's pretty stable, but we have issues every now and then. I rate Dynamics eight out of 10 for stability.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Microsoft Dynamics CRM eight out of 10. I would recommend it to others. It's easy to use, and it has a lot of features. 

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Technical Consultant at LinkDev
Real User
Top 5
Easy to set up and expand but has high pricing
Pros and Cons
  • "The initial setup is very easy."
  • "Technical support could be faster and more responsive."

What is our primary use case?

I use it as a backend. I use it in many applications like automation.

What is most valuable?

It's good. It works well. It integrates well with Microsoft tools. 

The initial setup is very easy.

It is scalable. 

The solution has been stable. 

What needs improvement?

I'd like to improve some points within the workflow automation. I'd like to have better control over security.

Technical support could be faster and more responsive. 

The pricing is quite high.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for five years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution works well. the performance has been good, and it is stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We find the product to be scalable. We have 60 people using it right now. It this time, we have no plans to increase our usage. 

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is okay. Sometimes they are responsive, and sometimes you need to wait for answers. I'd like it if they were more responsive and we got resolutions quicker. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I did not previously use a different solution. 

How was the initial setup?

The solution is very simple to set up and implement. It's not an overly complex implementation. It's fast to deploy as well. It only takes about three hours. 

We have three people on staff that can handle deployment and maintenance. It's an administrator and a few staff for business applications.

What about the implementation team?

 The setup was handled in-house. We did not use any consultants or integrators during the implementation process. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I find the solution to be expensive. 

What other advice do I have?

I'm using the latest version of the solution. 

Overall, I would recommend the solution to others.

I would create it six out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Anup-Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Portfolio Strategiest at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
CRM used to leverage our database for automated email campaigns.
Pros and Cons
  • "This is a scalable solution."
  • "The integration capability with other systems could be improved, particularly the Lead Generation system."

What is our primary use case?

We use Microsoft Dynamics for all of our general CRM functions. This includes Lead Generation activity and leveraging the database with integration for sending out automated emails.

What needs improvement?

The integration capability with other systems could be improved, particularly the Lead Generation system.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have used this solution for two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This is a scalable solution. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We are a relatively small operations and we haven't run into any scalability concerns so far.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is reasonably straightforward. 

What other advice do I have?

The only advice I would give is to figure out the data governance right up front in terms of how to set up the client database and the governance around it so you have a central view of all the client opportunities.

This solution is not as good as Salesforce but it has most of the functionalities we need. The key is to implement it in the right way.

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten. 

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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reviewer1680066 - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Protection & Archiving Solution Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Consultant
Top 20
The solution is easy to deploy, stable, and scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the reporting tab."
  • "The solution's interface has room for improvement."

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the reporting tab.

What needs improvement?

The solution's interface has room for improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I give the stability of Microsoft Dynamics CRM a nine out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I give the scalability of Microsoft Dynamics CRM a nine out of ten.

How was the initial setup?

I give the initial setup an eight out of ten. The solution required two days to deploy.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I give the price of the solution an eight out of ten.

What other advice do I have?

I give the solution a nine out of ten.

We have 25 people using the solution in our organization.

I recommend Microsoft Dynamics CRM to all customers.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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IT manager at Koleksiyon
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
A simple and user-friendly tool that is scalable and provides many customized features
Pros and Cons
  • "The product is user-friendly."
  • "The product is very old."

What is our primary use case?

The salespeople in our organization use the product. It is connected to SAP. Our consultants use many of the customized features.

What is most valuable?

The product is quite good. The product is user-friendly.

What needs improvement?

The product is very old. We just pray that it works somehow. The product must be integrated with the cloud.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The tool’s stability is good, but it is old. So, we might have to replace it.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have 50 users in our organization. The tool is scalable.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We used SAP CRM. It was very problematic, so we switched to Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend the solution to others. It is a simple tool. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Solution Architecht at Saas Plaza
Real User
Feature rich, customizable, and integrates well
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a comprehensive solution and is well-integrated into other Microsoft solutions, including ERP solutions. Additionally, it is feature-rich."
  • "I have contacted support. They are able to help but not in the right amount of time. I have had a horrible experience."

What is our primary use case?

Microsoft Dynamics CRM is used for potential lead opportunities. Generally, salespeople use it.

What is most valuable?

Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a comprehensive solution and is well-integrated into other Microsoft solutions, including ERP solutions. Additionally, it is feature-rich.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Dynamics CRM for approximately 14 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Dynamics CRM is an extremely stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution is made from the ground up to be scalable.

We have approximately 50 sales and marketing employees using this solution mostly.

Microsoft Dynamics CRM is not suitable for small businesses. It is suitable for large-sized businesses. If they could make a version for smaller-sized businesses that would be helpful. There are a lot of smaller businesses that do not need the full features of Microsoft Dynamics CRM that could benefit from another version.

How are customer service and support?

I have contacted support. They are able to help but not in the right amount of time. I have had a horrible experience.

I rate the support from Microsoft Dynamics CRM a one out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Negative

How was the initial setup?

The deployment of Microsoft Dynamics CRM is not difficult because it is a cloud solution. However, the configuration of the solution is complex. You have to go through some processes to map it to the customer's needs. It's not an out-of-the-box functional solution.

The customization may take time, and depending on the customer's needs it may take a few weeks to a few months or longer to complete.

What was our ROI?

We have received an ROI from this solution though the price of this solution can be high.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Microsoft Dynamics CRM is an expensive solution. However, most good CRMs are expensive.

The cost of the solution is a per-user, license-based model. The cost depends on the number of users that are using it. This is beneficial if your company only has five users, you only have to pay for those five and not a higher price, such as other pricing models from other vendors.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We choose this solution over others because of the deployment, availability, scalability, and resilience of the solution. Not a lot of other vendors can offer these features. Salesforce can offer these features, but no one else. Its availability in a lot of parts of the world is a key feature. It's available anywhere, where a lot of other solutions are not due to certain restrictions. Additionally, there are a lot of engineers available for the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics CRM. That is not true for the other solutions.

What other advice do I have?

This solution covers all the bases. It's very dynamic, customizable, and very reliable. All the general features you would look for in a CRM are available in this solution.

I rate Microsoft Dynamics CRM an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: customer/partner
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Goncalo Valadas - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal Engineer at CRITICAL Software
Real User
CRM that provides useful dashboards to track KPIs and other performance metrics
Pros and Cons
  • "The most useful feature that this solution provides is the ability to make dashboards for the business easily as our company is managed using KPIs and metrics."
  • "Overall, the solution could be made to be more user friendly."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution for customer relationship management. We have all our business opportunities listed in the solution as well as all our customers. This CRM allows us to manage our business opportunities in each lifecycle.

What is most valuable?

The most useful feature that this solution provides is the ability to make dashboards for the business easily as our company is managed using KPIs and metrics. It provides accurate metrics about what we sold and our future pipelines. That's very important for the way we run our business.

What needs improvement?

Overall, the solution could be made to be more user friendly. 

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using this solution for four years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This solution is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution is scalable. 

Fortunately, our business has grown a lot but this has caused some user experience problems such as duplication of opportunities. However, the solution automatically picks up any of these instances and prevents multiple identical entries by different users. 

How was the initial setup?

I was not part of the initial setup but I believe it was straightforward. The deployment of the solution was quite easy and took one month. 

What other advice do I have?

The would recommend that those looking at using this solution take the time to explore it and configure it in the way it relates best to their business.

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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