New deal for Microsoft CRM customers

Microsoft is helping businesses preserve cash during the economic downturn

New customers wanting to pay for Microsoft's Dynamics and CRM software in monthly instalments can now do so free of interest for the first three years.

Microsoft explained that the move is designed to help businesses preserve cash during the economic downturn.

"This programme lets you extend business management system costs over time, so you can manage your business finances more effectively today and preserve your cash for emergencies or other opportunities," said Microsoft.

The Total Solution Financing offer is available to UK customers that receive Microsoft Financing credit approval on purchases of $20,000 (£13,465) up to $1m (£673,000).

Microsoft added that additional costs associated with Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM implementations, such as products from independent software vendors, partner services and customisation, will continue to be financed at standard rates.

Total Solution Financing is available only through Microsoft partners that provide Dynamics, the company said.