Microsoft offering zero-percent financing for ERP, CRM
InfoWorld | at | by Mike
Hoping to spark sales as companies put the squeeze on capital spending, Microsoft said Thursday that new customers of its Dynamics ERP and CRM applications in some parts of the world can apply for zero-percent, 36-month financing.
Microsoft's move fits into a recent trend, reported by The Wall Street Journal, where vendors lend more money to customers.
But one industry observer questioned whether Microsoft's move will have a major impact on sales.
"I'd be stunned if that really influences anyone," AMR Research analyst Bruce Richardson. "I think it gets your attention and maybe you take a look at [Dynamics] if you're thinking about that versus Salesforce.