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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: CRM for mortgage brokers; Digital transformation in aerospace; D365 for higher ed; NAV for fresh food supply chain

by MSDW Reporter
A selection of announcements from the Microsoft Dynamics partner channel
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AI, Apps, and Office 365: Why NAVUG Summit boosted Microsoft Dynamics NAV optimism

by Maher Malki
Three highlights emerged from last week’s NAVUG Summit Nashville event - the huge turnout, the technology roadmap, and the Power BI push.
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Dynamics 365/AX in the enterprise: Microsoft touts strong uptake, shorter implementation cycles

by Jason Gumpert
Dynamics 365 GM Muhammad Alam describes D365FOE’s success thus far and Microsoft’s rollout plans that welcome smaller department-level wins.
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Summit Nashville 2017 Preview: Microsoft to share vision for purpose-built apps suited to Dynamics ERP & CRM users

by Jason Gumpert
One of Microsoft’s revamped leadership team explains the “new value” that LinkedIn, PowerApps, embedded Power BI and more deliver to Microsoft Dynamics users.
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Setting course for Tenerife: Are Microsoft Dynamics partners ready to go?

by Jason Gumpert
From Directions NA 2017, what partners have learned about Dynamics 365 Tenerife – and themselves.
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 to adjust SMB focus to composable solutions, away from Editions

by Jason Gumpert
Sales, Marketing, and Tenerife apps enter preview, with some planned for Spring 2018 launch
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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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