At Convergence, Microsoft unveiled a new release of Microsoft Dynamics Mobile, available end of March 2008, which will enhance its mobile business software capabilities.

Microsoft Dynamics Mobile software powers advanced, easy-to-use Windows Mobile-based devices that help organizations with field sales, mobile professionals, mobile service technicians or support staff to drive increased productivity, open new business opportunities and to reduce costs.

With the new release, Microsoft partners will now have the opportunity to use Microsoft Dynamics Mobile Development Tools to build end-to-end solutions for Microsoft Dynamics NAV, create vertical applications quickly, and reduce the application development time for mobile implementations. The release also contains Mobile Sales, which is the first mobile application for Microsoft Dynamics NAV from Microsoft Dynamics Mobile. Mobile Sales is RoleTailored and task-oriented and an ideal solution for field sales representatives and other mobile employees who need to work in remote locations. The field sales representatives can plan visits, review relevant sales information, and create orders. Microsoft Dynamics Mobile will be localized for Microsoft Dynamics NAV in 29 countries.

“The Development Tools will accelerate delivery of mobile applications to customers around the world, making it easier for today’s mobile workforce to access critical business information from their Microsoft Dynamics ERP applications,” said Mogens Elsberg, General Manager, Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions at Microsoft.