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What are buyers demanding from B2B ecommerce in 2017?

by Dann Anthony Maurno
A choice of ordering methods, using their own shipping accounts among B2B buyers’ demands, says Jason Dias with Hitachi Solutions America.
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Executive Q&A: eMazzanti Technologies and Forceworks on portfolio acquisitions and P2P strategies

by Dann Anthony Maurno
A portfolio that stunts one partner’s growth can be a boon to another, describe eMazzanti Technologies’ Carl Mazzanti and Forceworks’ Steve Mordue
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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: CX acquisition; D365 IEM configurator; Scheduling app; Retail win

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of announcements from the Microsoft Dynamics partner channel
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MSDW Podcast: Retail's evolution in the Microsoft Dynamics channel, with Afshin Alikhani

by Jason Gumpert
On partner channel changes, SMB retail, and aligning Microsoft's vision with market segments.
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From Inspire 2017: RapidStart CRM's Steve Mordue on Microsoft's sales shakeup, and how forward-thinking partners must evolve

by Jason Gumpert
Microsoft’s commitment to partners is not smoke-and-mirrors; but it expects much from partners in return for sales leads, marketing and vertical-specific sales support.
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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: EDI on AppSource; Commerce for D365; PDF forms for D365; Creative agency integrates CRM

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of announcements from the Microsoft Dynamics partner channel
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Inspire 2017: Expect an industry-focused, partner-powered Microsoft

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Microsoft’s One Commercial Partner strategy is aimed at helping partners go to market; its vertical-specific strategy targets six market priorities
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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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Executive Q&A: Retail Realm on industry challenges, the promise of Dynamics 365 , and the evolving channel

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Afshin Alikhani describes an exciting time as a retail technology partner; also some perils for the Microsoft Dynamics channel.
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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Multichannel for AAA; MCP joins CRM partner; Contract management; Gold ERP competency

by Linda Rosencrance
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