Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Community Technical Preview VPC is now available

Dear Valued Partner

We are happy to announce the official release of the Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 SP1 Community Technical Preview (CTP). The CTP release is a package containing a virtual PC (VPC) image of the W1 version of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 SP1 and a set of documents supporting the release.

PLEASE NOTE: The purpose of the Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 SP 1 CTP is to provide you with a preview of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 SP1. As such, you should primarily use the CTP VPC to drive internal readiness efforts and activities. When necessary, you can leverage the CTP with strategic prospects or customers to help close a strategic deal or secure future business on Microsoft Dynamics NAV. In all other cases, you should continue to focus your efforts on selling the current in-market version of the Microsoft Dynamics NAV product.

The Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 SP 1 Community Technical Preview release and related readiness materials can be downloaded from PartnerSource here.

Ready Your Organization Now!

If you have not already done so, please also use the resources listed below to familiarize yourself and your colleagues with the availability of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 SP1, to understand its relevance for your customers, and to help prepare you to take full advantage of the new enhancements:

· See more details of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 SP1, including key enhancements and planned release schedule on the Partner Launch Portal

· The Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 Statement of Direction Package contains valuable information about Service Pack 1 and the future direction of the Microsoft Dynamics NAV roadmap through to 2017

We will continue to update you on new materials as they become available on the Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 Partner Launch Portal .

Should you have questions regarding Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 SP1, please contact me directly.

Best regards,

Steve Farr