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Microsoft Founds, Influences IoT Standards Organization

by Dann Anthony Maurno
If Microsoft has its way, Windows 10 and the Azure IoT Platform will be ship-shape for the Internet of Things.
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Marking in Microsoft Dynamics AX, Part 2: More advanced topics

by Evert Bos
Key functionality for MTO and ETO companies
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From the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Blogs: Dynamically Loading Assemblies; NAV on Azure Architecture; Merging On NAV 2016

by Linda Rosencrance
OCR for Data Entry; Dynamically Loading Assemblies; NAV on Azure & Architecture; This Is Merging! on NAV 2016
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From the Microsoft Dynamics GP Blogs: Workflow Setup Window; Using Multiple Bins; T4s with Addresses; Workflow E-mail Error

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of the latest insights from the Dynamics GP blogs
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Marking in Microsoft Dynamics AX, Part 1: Understand the Basics

by Evert Bos
Key functionality for MTO and ETO companies.
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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: E-procurement and expense management; Tax integration; CRM 2016 add-on compatibility; AX 2012 training win

by Linda Rosencrance
Recent announcements from around the Dynamics partner channel.
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Manufacturing and the New Microsoft Dynamics AX: Prepare for connected devices, machine learning, advanced analytics

by Wendy Scheuring
The new Dynamics AX is planned and designed to enable manufacturers to thrive in the “Fourth Industrial Revolution," Microsoft tells users in a new webcast
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Microsoft Offers Partners More Details on Envision Conference Plans, Goals

by Jason Gumpert
In calls with partners this week, Microsoft explained the attendee profiles, industries, and sponsorship options.
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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Personalization for AX; Implementation Leaders Named; Dutch CRM Partnership

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of announcements from the Dynamics partner channel
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Comparing Supply Chain Management Capabilities in the New Microsoft Dynamics AX versus AX 2012 R3

by Scott Hamilton
A comparative analysis of AX 2012 R3 and the new Dynamics AX focuses on changes in SCM-related functionality for manufacturing and distribution businesses.
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