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Digital transformation or an ERP upgrade? Depends on goals, industry, vision.

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Panorama Consulting’s Eric Kimberling describes the difference between the two, and how your priorities should inform your selection.
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What’s new in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations, Part 2: Warehousing and mobile

by Rahul Mohta
Expect advanced warehousing capabilities, and mobile apps for retail POS, production and warehousing.
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Firearms Retail: System Solutions automates compliance, records using Microsoft Dynamics AX

by Linda Rosencrance
In this heavily-regulated industry, records and accuracy get in the way of speed and customer experience. This niche needs automated compliance with ATF and FBI regulations.
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Microsoft Dynamics Webcasts This Week: CRM BI & reporting; AX E-retail; NAV freight management; Dynamics 365 for manufacturers

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Microsoft Dynamics experts weigh in weekly on channel news, how-to and Dynamics product direction.
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Royalties, rights & unique accounting: Why franchising benefits from Microsoft Dynamics GP

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Eclipse Computing President Joe Lerro describes the unique requirements of this industry, and its need for purpose-built franchisor-based accounting.
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Retail update for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations (AX7) introduces both cloud and on-prem capabilities

by Wendy Scheuring
Microsoft has two priorities for retail with D365 Operations: going multi-channel and improving how retailers deliver on customer expectations.
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Dynamics 365 for Operations: Microsoft reveals AX 2009, 2012 upgrade tools, roadmap plans

by Jason Gumpert
In addition to new tools for two versions of AX, Microsoft promised AX users they would benefit from new apps, industry enhancements
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Microsoft updates Dynamics 365 Operations (AX7) hybrid deployment plans: Azure Stack no longer required

by Jason Gumpert
AX 7 will become avialable to run on premise to support specific retail, distribution, and manufacturing scenarios without Azure Stack, and brand new global hybrid scenarios ...
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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: CRM Data Migration; GP Ecommerce; VAR performance; CfMD Property Management; Route Optimization

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of announcements from the Dynamics partner channel
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The MSDW Podcast, September 6, 2016: Week in Review

by Jason Gumpert
Updates for AX Retail; QBS's New Strategic Hire; Inc. 5000 and the Channel; Lessons from the Delta Outage; "Empower" a mini "Convergence"
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Optimize Microsoft Dynamics 365 FSCM with Complete Subscription Management

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Transform Dynamics 365 FSCM into a fully automated, enterprise-grade subscription engine
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Subscription Chaos to Enterprise Harmony: Eliminating Silos with LISA Enterprise Powering D365 FSCM

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SubscriptionX Retail Report 2025

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Discover why subscriptions are redefining retail, and how top brands are using them to drive loyalty and long-term growth.
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The Biggest Challenges Subscription Retailers Will Face in 2025

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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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Rio Marine Shortens Their Payment Cycle by 75% with Mekorma

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Beyond Checks: How Mekorma Streamlined AP for Senior Living Facilities

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Recovering Operational Efficiencies in Retail and Fashion with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O

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Guide to Choosing Your Payment Hub Subscription

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MetaDocs - Document Management System

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