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MSDW Podcast: GP Tech Conference 2017 Roundup

by Jason Gumpert
Our panelists explain why last week’s GP Tech Conference at Microsoft’s Fargo campus was about more than the next new release. 
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Inspire 2017: Microsoft offers Dynamics GP, NAV, SL 2018 release highlights

by Jason Gumpert
The traditional SMB ERPs continue on, with incremental updates and cloud-focused tie-ins.
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Inspire 2017: Re-formulated programs aim to accelerate Microsoft cloud business

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Microsoft pledges to move from “partner led” to “partner first” in 2018, with productivity bundles, a biz app development platform and Azure co-sell investments
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations Roadmap: Next release due July 2017

by Jason Gumpert
Growing live customer lists, promising upgrade tools for AX 2009, 2012 show positive progress for current AX users.
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Microsoft to customers: Cloud continues to transform Dynamics 365

by Jason Gumpert
Dynamics 365 advances are being architected, developed, deployed, and measured in ways that reflect a new world of enterprise solutions, says Dynamics CTO Mike Ehrenberg
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Dynamics Profile: Japanese Microsoft MVP works to broaden country's NAV, CRM, Azure awareness

by Linda Rosencrance
Taiki Yoshida does his part to bring Dynamics knowledge to the Japanese community, in their language
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From Adobe Summit 2017: Deep Microsoft partnership is part of a careful transition plan

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Customer relationship guru Paul Greenberg on the Microsoft/Adobe partnership – a powerful offering, but, why the silence until now? 
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Microsoft and Adobe announce availability of joint solutions for customer engagement, new semantic model initiative

by Jason Gumpert
Adobe Campaign, Analytics, and Experience Manager Sites Managed Service all get closer to the Microsoft cloud. 
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Microsoft rolls out Dynamics 365 for PSA Power BI solution template

by Linda Rosencrance
Includes reports for professional service practice managers, resource and account managers
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While Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations remains cloud-centric, local model broadens reach

by Jason Gumpert
While local model won't offer all the benefits of pure cloud ERP, it could win over another segment of customers and prospects.
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Discover how Cinespace Studios brought efficiency to the spotlight by replacing manual AP processes with ExFlow — setting the stage for seamless global expansion
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Infographic: How Simon Roofing Improved Its Customer Service with Microsoft Dynamics 365

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How Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O Achieved Significant Savings

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