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Microsoft Azure IoT Hub previews automated device provisioning

by MSDW Reporter

Microsoft takes the shackles off of provisioning IoT devices, theoretically enabling IoT configurations of millions of devices

Azure IoT Suite Business Central Customer Engagement Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Dynamics GP Dynamics NAV Field Service Field Service Finance and Operations Internet of Things (IoT) Manufacturing

Microsoft and Adobe make new commitment to broadly integrate e-signatures, collaboration, productivity tools

by Jason Gumpert

Adobe Sign to become Microsoft’s preferred e-signature solution across business apps, while Teams to gain favor in Adobe suite.

Adobe Marketing Cloud Collaborative Workspaces Customer Engagement Data Integration Document Automation Document Management Dynamics 365 Dynamics CRM Electronic Signatures Power Automate Workflow Management

Microsoft partners weigh the choice to go vertical: Lots of potential, but not for the faint of heart

by Dann Anthony Maurno

Yes there is opportunity to be had from vertical-specific IP. But it is not for everyone. Open Door Software’s Malcolm Roach describes who it’s for, and the questions to ask.

Business Central Directions NA 2017 Dynamics 365 Dynamics NAV Microsoft Corporate Oil

Microsoft Dynamics Profile: To become a better AX/365 developer, broaden your business skills, says new MVP

by Linda Rosencrance

Vilmos Kintera credits the broad range of AX customer project experiences with his growth as an AX developer and solution architect

Data Integration Data Management Data Migration Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Finance and Operations Food & Beverage Implementation MVP

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.

BI and Reporting Business Central Customer Engagement Data Management Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Dynamics CRM Dynamics GP Dynamics NAV Finance and Operations Power BI Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics Webcasts, September 4-8, 2017: Correcting address data, demystifying D365/AX upgrade options

by MSDW Reporter

Microsoft Dynamics experts weigh in weekly on channel news, how-to and Dynamics product direction.

Data Integration Data Management Data Migration Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Finance and Operations Upgrades

Executive Q&A: Hitachi Solutions America on the art of acquisition and the drive for global scale

by Dann Anthony Maurno

Hitachi Solutions America doesn’t just snap up solutions; its President Tom Galambos describes the synergy and forethought of a buy/sell decision

Customer Engagement Customer Relationship Mgmt Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Dynamics CRM Finance and Operations Manufacturing Microsoft Corporate Power Automate

Long-time Dynamics channel strategist Jeff Edwards departing Microsoft

by Jason Gumpert

Will lead GE Energy Distribution global channel

Microsoft Corporate

Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: P2P alliance; African CSP; D365 field service; Sharepoint, Dynamics for government

by Linda Rosencrance

A selection of announcements from the Microsoft Dynamics partner channel

AppSource Business Central Cloud Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Customer Engagement Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Dynamics CRM Dynamics GP Dynamics NAV Field Service Field Service

Workforce management software vendor ZeroChaos Buys Loki Management System

by Linda Rosencrance

Loki aims to better serve its customers with more advanced staff scheduling capabilities, broaden reach.

Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Finance and Operations HR Management Payroll Processing Planning & Scheduling Power Automate Workforce Management

Microsoft Business Applications News

Microsoft Azure IoT Hub previews automated device provisioning

Microsoft and Adobe make new commitment to broadly integrate e-signatures, collaboration, productivity tools

Microsoft partners weigh the choice to go vertical: Lots of potential, but not for the faint of heart

Microsoft Dynamics Profile: To become a better AX/365 developer, broaden your business skills, says new MVP

Three factors that keep your BI out of a rut

Microsoft Dynamics Webcasts, September 4-8, 2017: Correcting address data, demystifying D365/AX upgrade options

Executive Q&A: Hitachi Solutions America on the art of acquisition and the drive for global scale

Long-time Dynamics channel strategist Jeff Edwards departing Microsoft

Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: P2P alliance; African CSP; D365 field service; Sharepoint, Dynamics for government

Workforce management software vendor ZeroChaos Buys Loki Management System

Microsoft plans aggressive maneuvers to gain an edge in fight for AI agent market share

From the Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE/CRM Blogs: Sales sequence reporting; Enable recycle bin; Copilot in D365; CRM for wholesale distribution

Mercedes-Benz partners with Microsoft to connect its car plants to the Microsoft Cloud

Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Live chat; Accounts payable; New hire; Order management

Azure Updates: EU Data Boundary; Azure Foundry; Elastic SAN

Microsoft Sharpens Its Dynamics Marketing Focus on Mid-Market Companies, to Exclusion of Small Businesses

Improving Healthcare Management with ERP Integrated eCommerce Solution