tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719332149137711434.post4014953997991541533..comments2024-02-22T23:24:18.865+11:00Comments on Leon's CRM Musings: Codeplex hosting links to non-open source projectsLeon Tribehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05713816319075495059noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719332149137711434.post-38446076950945784042009-08-23T02:04:49.094+10:002009-08-23T02:04:49.094+10:00Leon, you noticed something that is inconsistent w...Leon, you noticed something that is inconsistent with how we’ve posted the Sales Performance International (SPI) CRM Accelerator on CodePlex. For that, I can only say…you’re right. In hindsight, there was an issue that you’ve helped uncover and we’ve taken steps to remedy.<br /><br />Indeed, the SPI Accelerator does not contain code. The SPI accelerator is focused around clarifying options for customers who wish to leverage the Solution Selling® sales methodology within Microsoft Dynamics CRM. SPI are rightly protective of their Intellectual Property around their sales methodology. It was vital to respect their IP from a legal standpoint but still provide valuable guidance to partners and customers. Many customers (and partners) are not aware that they have options (in some cases at no cost) around Microsoft Dynamics CRM supporting their chosen methodology. Unfortunately, the objective for this accelerator is contrary to the focus of CodePlex as you have correctly pointed out. To address this issue, we’ve moved the SPI Accelerator from CodePlex to http://crm.dynamics.com/solutions/sales-performance-international-accelerator.aspx.<br /><br />The accelerator program is all about unlocking additional value for customers who have made an investment in Microsoft Dynamics CRM and in this regard the SPI accelerator is very much in the spirit of the program. <br /><br />Additionally, for the sake of communicating why the Sales Methodology Accelerators were on CodePlex in the first place, the reason is simple. It was the home of all the other CRM Accelerators and we simply wanted to keep all the CRM Accelerators together in the same “home.” In hindsight, this was probably not the best choice.<br />That said, please note that our other CRM Accelerators do indeed contain open source code, etc., as indicated on the CRM Accelerator description page. Our intention with the CRM Accelerator program has been (and continues to be) to provide more value to our customers at no additional cost.<br /><br />Thanks for pointing out your concerns in how we posted the SPI Accelerator. I hope it’s clear that we meant no confusion, and that our steps to rectify this situation are good indicators of our commitment to representing Microsoft, and more specifically, the work we do everyday – the right way.<br /><br />We will be posting similar accelerators to http://crm.dynamics.com for Miller Heiman and Target Account Selling in the coming weeks to provide similar value for customers who require support for these methodologies.<br /><br />Thanks for your contribution to our community and keep providing feedback around the accelerator program so we can strive to further improve!<br /><br />Kind regards,<br />Reuben Krippner<br />Senior Product Manager – Microsoft Dynamics CRMreubenkrippnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02294213957256700306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719332149137711434.post-11801246393805710342009-08-22T00:19:37.424+10:002009-08-22T00:19:37.424+10:00The aim is to link to the add-on from another Micr...The aim is to link to the add-on from another Microsoft page which will be happening in the next few days I believe. <br /><br />This is a win-win for all I think. The SPI add-on gets promoted and shows what can be done with CRM, its makers protect their IP and CodePlex remains a site for open source projects.<br /><br />Kudos as well to Microsoft for listening to the community and reacting.Leon Tribehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05713816319075495059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719332149137711434.post-80390383305000899692009-08-21T06:48:01.559+10:002009-08-21T06:48:01.559+10:00Thanks to your push and other profile raising acti...Thanks to your push and other profile raising actins this has now been pulled from CodePlex. Lets see if they can square the circle and get some of the content properly released.<br />CharlieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719332149137711434.post-79774743711088271962009-08-20T06:50:55.008+10:002009-08-20T06:50:55.008+10:00Other ISVs? If this line of argument is upheld, an...Other ISVs? If this line of argument is upheld, any industry now has an opportunity to peddle their wares on CodePlex as long as they provide some information along the way.<br /><br />The danger, as I see it, is the possibility of CodePlex being flooded with advertorial pdfs making it difficult to locate open source development projects from 'whitepapers'.Leon Tribehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05713816319075495059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5719332149137711434.post-11905640741049995002009-08-20T03:57:55.311+10:002009-08-20T03:57:55.311+10:00Thanks for following this up.
It does indeed seem...Thanks for following this up. <br />It does indeed seem that Mondo have been able to use the Microsoft Accelerator process "to generate excitement and awareness" of their product. <br />I wonder if Microsoft will be extending the offer to other ISVs?<br />CharlieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com