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New Integrated Maintenance Functionality in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management

by Evert Bos

With update 30 of D365 for Finance and Operations we now have “Asset management” to work with in the core product.

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Ignite 2019: Microsoft has doubled production customers on Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations in last year

by Jason Gumpert

Monthly active users climbing even faster as company deploys dual write in CDS, adds microservices, incorporates acquired IP.

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Microsoft to bolster Dynamics 365 Talent core HR with new licensed IP from two vendors

by MSDW Reporter

IP from FourVision and Elevate HR will add leave and absence, time and attendance, and benefits capabilities.

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Avanade to acquire German Microsoft Dynamics 365 and AX partner Alnamic AG

by MSDW Reporter

Avanade gains regional expertise in manufacturing, IoT, wholesale and distribution sectors. 

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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Joint venture; Implementation; Mirus acquisition; D365BC add-on

by MSDW Reporter

A selection of announcements from the Dynamics partner channel

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User Group Summit North America 2019 Preview: Master planning for Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations and Dynamics AX

by Linda Rosencrance

Shelby Wright, applications manager at Leatherman Tool Group Inc., discusses the development of the master planning and manufacturing tracks at Summit 2019.

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User Group Summit North America 2019 Preview: Building a Microsoft Dynamics GP manufacturing program

by Linda Rosencrance

The experiences of an in-house GP expert leading all elements of the organization's ERP initiative.

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The Latest Azure Updates: Inspire; Azure Networking Services; Stream Analyics; Export controls

by MSDW Reporter

The latest updates from the world of Microsoft Azure

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Podcast Review: Microsoft Dynamics AX SMBs consider the right path forward

by Eamon McCarthy Earls

Many SMBs have need enterprise-level features but can't handle the costs, such as small manufacturers navigating a world that has moved on from Dynamics AX 2009

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