The rumours are true: with an announce on PartnerSource, Microsoft has officially delayed the released date of the new NAV architecture. The main parts of the announce are these:
- The new release date for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 5.1 has been changed to Q4 CY2008.
- We also plan to deliver a Technical Preview to our entire partner community in H1 CY2008 to allow more time for preparation for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 5.1.
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV 5.1 will be much more than just an extension to Microsoft Dynamics NAV 5.0. It is based on a new breakthrough technology platform that will take the product into the future. To communicate the significance of this release, we are pleased to announce the new code name for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 5.1: Microsoft Dynamics NAV “6.0”.
On final release, we intend to take a leading and very important first step toward aligning Microsoft Dynamics with other significant Microsoft products, such as Office 2007, by introducing year versioning. - We are pleased to announce a Service Pack 1 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 5.0, which we will deliver to selected countries in Q1 CY2008. SP1 will include a number of quality enhancements, performance enhancements on Microsoft SQL Server, product planning engine re-factoring and costing enhancements.
So (as predictable) Dynamics NAV 5.0 will have a long life, no reason to wait for the new NAV architecture that will come with NAV 6.0 if you plan to start a new project. Start now with NAV 5.0 and then migrate it to the new platform when available (expecially if you plan to work with the new RoleTailored client).
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