Microsoft Navision 4.0, SP1, SLK, MVL, CD 271-01850 User Manual
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M I C R O S O F T B U S I N E S S S O L U T I O N S – N A V I S I O N 4 . 0
E N H A N C E M E N T S
1986/1987:
The first character based version of Navision (Navigator) is
released—The product is PC network oriented.
1990/1991:
Navision 3.0 released. The first export markets were
established in Norway, Germany and Spain.
1994:
Navision 1.10 for Windows 95 released, the first Windows-
based version. This product earns several Microsoft logos
and awards.
1996/1997:
Navision 1.20 released, which includes Human Resources
and Contact Management functionality. A strong focus is
on the localization of Navision for the many countries
where it was represented, as well as rapidly providing new
versions with increased functionality.
1997:
Navision 1.30 released. The company structures their
project according to the Microsoft Solutions Framework.
1998:
Product scope focused on enterprise business solutions.
Navision includes functionality to handle euro conversion.
1999:
Navision 2.0 released. Navision Software a/s and
Damgaard are listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange.
Microsoft SQL server option for Navision released.
2000:
Navision 2.01 released; includes Multilanguage technology
but is still not a Multilanguage application.
2000 (fall):
Navision Software and Damgaard merge to form
Navision a/s.
2001 (spring):
Navision 2.60 released with User Portal.
2001 (spring):
Navision 2.65 released with Commerce Gateway and
Commerce Portal.
2001 (fall):
Navision Attain 3.01 released, with integrated
manufacturing and distribution, a multi-language
application, CRM functionality and support for multiple
locations.
2002:
Navision Attain 3.01 released with support for XBRL
reporting capabilities.
2002 (spring/summer):
Microsoft acquires Navision a/s.
2002 (summer/fall):
Microsoft Business Solutions–Navision 3.60 released, the
first release under the newly formed Microsoft Business
Solutions.
2003:
Microsoft Business Solutions–Navision 3.70 released with
new Warehousing functionality.
2004:
Microsoft Business Solutions–Navision 4.0 released with
new user interface, business intelligence enhancements
and simplified manufacturing functionality.
About Microsoft Business Solutions
Microsoft Business Solutions, a division of Microsoft,
offers a wide range of integrated, end-to-end business
applications and services designed to help small,
midmarket and corporate businesses become more
connected with customers, employees, partners and
suppliers. Microsoft Business Solutions' applications
optimize strategic business processes across financial
management, analytics, human resources management,
project management, customer relationship management,
field service management, supply chain management,
e-commerce, manufacturing and retail management.
The applications are designed to provide insight to help
customers achieve business success. More information
about Microsoft Business Solutions can be found at
www.microsoft.com/BusinessSolutions.
A D D R E S S :
Microsoft Business Solutions
Frydenlunds Allé 6
2950 Vedbaek
Denmark
Tel +45 45 67 80 00
Fax +45 45 67 80 01
www.microsoft.com/BusinessSolutions
The Microsoft Navision Timeline