IT Admin at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg
Real User
Top 20
Provides efficient support services, but there could be more customization options
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service's most valuable features are the ability to create meetups for customers and support daily business functions."
  • "The platform’s UI could be better."

What is most valuable?

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service's most valuable features are the ability to create meetups for customers and support daily business functions.

What needs improvement?

The platform’s UI could be better. There could be more customization options.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service since 2017. At present, we are using the latest version.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the product’s stability a ten out of ten.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have 40 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service customers. I rate the product’s scalability a seven out of ten. We can’t use it for many people. The license model is restrictive. We have to purchase a separate license for each user.

How was the initial setup?

I rate the product’s initial setup an eight out of ten. It requires two executives for deployment.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I rate Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service pricing a five out of ten. We pay €200 per license. There are no additional costs involved.

What other advice do I have?

It is a good product to maintain for customers. It is a standard tool and provides good support services. It fits in our Microsoft environment, but sometimes customization options require a lot of effort.

I rate it a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Information Technology Project Manager at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
The solution’s functionality is old-fashioned and its setup is very complex, though it has a good user interface
Pros and Cons
  • "I liked the solution's web version and user interface."
  • "I didn't like the solution very much because its functionality is a bit typical and old-fashioned, and the entire system needs upgrading."

What is our primary use case?

We are trying to implement the solution in the manufacturing industry. Vendors and ERP teams sit at our office, and we are testing whether these products are suitable or if I need to check for more. Currently, we are evolving the user stories and testing the system to see if it suits our industry.

What is most valuable?

I liked the solution's web version and user interface.

What needs improvement?

I didn't like the solution very much because its functionality is a bit typical and old-fashioned, and the entire system needs upgrading.

How are customer service and support?

The solution's technical support didn't support me at all.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

The solution's initial setup is very, very complex. As a user, the solution's setup was a terrible experience for me.

What other advice do I have?

It would be great if the solution provided a user manual for users about standard functionality.

Overall, I rate the solution a five out of ten.

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System Admin at Scalesoft
Real User
Top 20
Good for management and easy to administer
Pros and Cons
  • "I mainly do customer management, setting records, and things like that."
  • "There are some occasional performance issues."

What is our primary use case?

I mainly do customer management, setting records, and things like that. 

We use the Internet Facing Deployment (IDF) configuration for this CRM system,  which allows external access through a secure connection.

What is most valuable?

It's easy to administer, and the UI is lag-free.

What needs improvement?

There are some occasional performance issues. It wouldn't be a dealbreaker for most, but a strong internet connection and some specific configurations are crucial for optimal performance.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using it for three years. I handle high-level design and project delivery.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It's good for medium and maybe large companies. It can handle medium workloads.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Management tools vary depending on the client. Currently, I'm focusing on Microsoft security solutions like Exchange Online and related gateways.

How was the initial setup?


What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Overall, the pricing seems fair. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten if one is the cheapest possible and ten is expensive. It is neither cheap nor overpriced. 

What other advice do I have?

It's useful and easy to use, especially for administration center users. I would recommend using the solution. 

Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Implementing consultant at Simark
Real User
Top 10
Stable product with a simple setup process
Pros and Cons
  • "It is a stable product."
  • "The product doesn’t meet standard functionality. There should be enough features included in it."

What is most valuable?

It is an overall good product and has many essential features.

What needs improvement?

The product doesn’t meet standard functionality. There should be enough features included in it.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service for more than 15 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have an enterprise business as a customer for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service.

How are customer service and support?

We refer to standard options in the product’s technical documentation in case of any issues.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We have used Business Central.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is simple, as I have prior experience working with more complex setups. The deployment time depends on the users and database size.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service an eight out of ten.

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Cloud systems architect at Encamina
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
An expensive solution for integration and leverage workflow
Pros and Cons
  • "Offers integration with hosted solutions."
  • "The product could be serverless."

What is our primary use case?

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service offers various features tailored to meet the needs of businesses across different industries, such as IT, education, and more. These features include dashboard functionalities and integrations with various systems.

How has it helped my organization?

The solution offers integration with hosted solutions.

What is most valuable?

The interface facilitates integrations with other systems. Users can leverage workflows, too.

What needs improvement?

The product could be serverless.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service for 7 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The tool is expensive.

What other advice do I have?

I used Dynamics 365 Customer Service for 365 integration, metadata, and deployment. It's a matter of integrating it with other systems.

Overall, I rate the solution a 7 out of 10.

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Solution architect at GlassHouse
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Scalable platform with valuable customization features
Pros and Cons
  • "Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service has valuable customization features."
  • "They could add a new chart or dashboard for visualization in the product."

What is our primary use case?

We use the product for sales management and tracking pipelines.

What is most valuable?

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service has valuable customization features.

What needs improvement?

They could add a new chart or dashboard for visualization in the product.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product's dashboards and templates are basic. More details are needed for data visualization. I rate the stability a nine out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have 1300 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service users in our organization. It works on the cloud system and is scalable.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is complex. We have a technical team of 90 engineers.

What about the implementation team?

We work with the solution partner to make customization and implement the product.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

We purchase its yearly license. It is more expensive than other vendors, but it's feasible.

What other advice do I have?

If you are familiar with Microsoft platforms, Dynamics is a feasible and cost-effective product compared to many other tools. I rate it a nine out of ten.

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