This document discusses the shift from traditional on-premise software to cloud-based applications and services. It notes that the era of monolithic on-premise systems is coming to an end, driven by factors like the consumerization of IT, marketplaces, and the economics of cloud computing. The document provides examples of how companies like Angry Birds and Zynga have built successful businesses in the cloud. It also discusses opportunities for Microsoft Dynamics CRM partners, including building add-on cloud services as independent software vendors or focusing on specialized cloud-based applications and services as systems integrators.