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Planning for the end of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 & 2012 mainstream support: Extend, upgrade, or pray?

by Stacie Broadway

Exploring the range of options for AX customers still on an older release, from doing nothing to moving to 365 on Azure.

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Why you may need a cloud services provider for your SaaS solution

by Chris Lavelle

Although many SaaS ERP packages are market as 'turnkey' offerings, strong managed services remain a smart investment.

Cloud Dynamics 365 SaaS

Jujhar Singh will leave Microsoft Dynamics 365/CRM role as part of organizational realignment

by Jason Gumpert

As part of a broader shakeup in the Microsoft cloud team, James Phillips is set to take on leadership of the Dynamics 365 customer experience suite, including efforts to laun...

Executive Q&A: Predictive analytics now a corporate planning must-have, deFacto Global advises

by Dann Anthony Maurno

President and CEO Bob Bedard believes enterprise is sold on corporate planning; mid-sized and smaller Dynamics users can do the same.

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Microsoft Dynamics NAV enables a UK garden center to grow and diversify

by Karen Kroll

Chessington Garden Centre uses a Dynamics NAV backbone to nurture a competitive, diverse business

Accounting BI and Reporting Budgeting Business Central Commerce Consumer Goods Credit Card Processing Design & Decorating Dynamics 365 Dynamics NAV Inventory Management Retail

Oops I did it again: Placing blame on ERP data security failures

by Mark Polino

Four principles can guide an organization to adopt practices that build in good security practices.

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Microsoft Updates Roadmap on Dynamics 365 Marketing app for SMBs

by Jason Gumpert

Guidance on seven modules, including LinkedIn Lead Gen integration now on the roadmap site.

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Microsoft announces Dynamics 365 for Talent technical preview, with LinkedIn integration

by Dann Anthony Maurno

Microsoft answers the call for HR management with Dynamics 365 for Talent, aimed at fully digital engagement with employees via Microsoft tools

Dynamics 365 HR Management

PowerObjects adds ERP practice, bolstering its Microsoft Dynamics 365 enterprise offering

by Dann Anthony Maurno

New ERP Practice Director Carri Lesatz envisions a “one-stop shop for all things Dynamics 365”

Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Finance and Operations

New Power BI usage metrics will reveal more dashboard/report consumption insights

by Dann Anthony Maurno

Admins no longer required, dashboard and report authors can check usage by volume, but not by department or individuals

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Microsoft Business Applications News

Planning for the end of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 & 2012 mainstream support: Extend, upgrade, or pray?

Why you may need a cloud services provider for your SaaS solution

Jujhar Singh will leave Microsoft Dynamics 365/CRM role as part of organizational realignment

Executive Q&A: Predictive analytics now a corporate planning must-have, deFacto Global advises

Microsoft Dynamics NAV enables a UK garden center to grow and diversify

Oops I did it again: Placing blame on ERP data security failures

Microsoft Updates Roadmap on Dynamics 365 Marketing app for SMBs

Microsoft announces Dynamics 365 for Talent technical preview, with LinkedIn integration

PowerObjects adds ERP practice, bolstering its Microsoft Dynamics 365 enterprise offering

New Power BI usage metrics will reveal more dashboard/report consumption insights

Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup; New AX document management, CRM sales tools; AX public sector win; BI partnership

Azure Updates: Defender for Azure Cosmos DB; DDoS; Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard; IoT Central

Maintaining Compliance In The Cloud: Regulatory Standards Are Only a Blueprint

Improved design in Microsoft Dynamics 365 model driven apps: Collapsible groups

NAV or AX: Which Microsoft Dynamics ERP product is the best strategic fit for your international organization?

Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Power Apps playbook; Azure Expert MSP; New offerings; Acquisition

Dynamics Introspective: Experts Reflect on Challenges, Opportunities of Microsoft's Organizational Shakeup