Relationship with Microsoft

Dynamic Communities is independent of Microsoft. It was intially formed by users for the benefit of users of the Microsoft Dynamics AX product and through the creation of the Dynamics GP User Group became a multi-group administrative organization. Our groups are developed hand-in-hand with Microsoft to ensure that their entire organization is aware of and approves of our mission, supports our programs, and promotes our capabilities.

This independence enables us to provide an unbiased authority and be the opinion leader over Microsoft Dynamics, related Microsoft Partners, and 3rd party software and tools. This should not be seen as adversarial to Microsoft. Instead, it will be of great value to Microsoft for providing feedback about Dynamics, Microsoft services and tools, partners, and 3rd party software and tools. With this in mind, one of the key pillars we are founded on is to provide efficient input and feedback to Microsoft to help them address current issues that users face and to plan direction for future product development.

Dynamic Communities relies heavily on Microsoft for resources and information. It is important to maintain strong relationships with key members of Microsoft to ensure our programs work in concert with the direction Microsoft is taking. Additionally, attention should be given as to not overlap in programming with Microsoft. Finally, we leverage Microsoft's products, services, and infrastructure as much as possible as a testament to their value.

Microsoft relies heavily on the the groups of Dynamic Communities for Sales and Product Development purposes. The User Groups have as its members the most influential and successful Microsoft Dynamics customers and partners. Microsoft sees us as an extension of their sales and marketing efforts. Microsoft highlights the value of the independent groups to their prospective customers. Additionally, Microsoft leverages the groups for organized, unbiased feedback enjoying efficient information collection during their product development efforts.

We have also joined the BizSpark servicing community. More information is availabile here.