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Manufacturing and Microsoft: Making the marriage work

by Lou Washington
Microsoft and manufacturers continue to “work on the relationship” to keep it fresh.
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Single Sign-On announced for connecting to data sources from Power BI Service

by MSDW Reporter
On-premise data sources include SQL Server, Teradata, SAP HANA
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New version of Power BI Report Server enables scheduled data refresh, Direct Query, new REST API

by MSDW Reporter
Update to August Microsoft Power BI Report Server preview includes several new capabilities, by popular demand
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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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Microsoft Dynamics Webcasts, October 16-20, 2017: Automated budgeting; Azure AD Integration; What’s new in CRM?; Smart budgeting for GP

by MSDW Reporter
Microsoft Dynamics experts weigh in weekly on channel news, how-to and Dynamics product direction.
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What you need to know – because it has changed – about BI and reporting in Microsoft Dynamics AX and 365

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Feeling like data is locked inside your ERP? Is reporting in Dynamics AX 2012 or 365 harder than you thought? Edgewater Fullscope’s Gina Pabalan explains why that is, and wha...
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Microsoft Dynamics Webcasts, September 25-29, 2017: Beyond Management Reporter; Next-level ecommerce; Query optimization

by MSDW Reporter
Microsoft Dynamics experts weigh in weekly on channel news, how-to and Dynamics product direction.
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Microsoft Dynamics Webcasts, September 18-22, 2017: Power BI beyond the sales funnel; Multi-batch AP for GP; Upgrade or migrate AX?

by MSDW Reporter
Microsoft Dynamics experts weigh in weekly on channel news, how-to and Dynamics product direction.
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Three factors that keep your BI out of a rut

by Joni Girardi
When BI is implemented well, end users have easy access to data and find new ways to use it. Anything else is a failure.
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Microsoft introduces per-user usage metrics for Power BI; deeper control of metrics access

by MSDW Reporter
Update offers new capability to surface the names of end users; also enables more granular admin control and ability to “reboot” and grant permissions afresh
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Project Management HEADSTART for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

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Click, Archive, Done: Check Processing with PDF Check Copy & Image Archive

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Why Vendor Validation is Now a Critical AP Strategy (And Not Just a Compliance Checkbox)

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Vendor Compliance 101: Must-Have for Navigating Tariffs and Trade Regulations

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Comparative Chart: 4 Top BI & Reporting Solutions for Dynamics 365 BC/NAV

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Power BI Implementation for UK’s Leading Fashion Brand: Case Study

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UK fashion leader cuts costs & boosts reporting with Power BI implementation. See how real-time insights changed it all.
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Enhancing AP Efficiency at WEL Companies with Mekorma Payment Hub

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Learning Resources Grows and Builds its Future on Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&SCM

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"Once we went live with Dynamics 365, we saw massive improvements throughout. We're going to achieve more, because with this system there are so many opportunities to grow."
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Data Insight Transforms Business Culture at ETO Manufacturer, Hagler Systems

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Hagler Systems worked with Sikich to create a project statement dashboard built with Microsoft Power BI. The effort succeeded beyond the initial goals.
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Finding Data Success in Dynamics BC with Self-Service Reporting

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Implementing Jet Reports has meant a 75% time savings on report creation for Hermadix

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AIM Assessment for a Microsoft Dynamics AX to Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management Migration

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Data & Analytics: Data Strategy and Architechure Assessment

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Vena for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

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Innovia Power BI Reports Packs

At Innovia Consulting, we developed a portfolio of reports in Power BI to help you see the meaning behind your data. With...
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