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Will freemium model, new tools, connectivity improvements draw Microsoft Dynamics users to Power BI?

by Jason Gumpert

Details of its new Power BI preview include a range of new connectors, including one for Dynamics CRM Online

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Benefits and challenges of integrating an ERP with Microsoft Dynamics CRM

by Rahul Ahuja

Exploring the technical and process elements of a possible integration between Tally ERP and Dynamics CRM Online

Accounting Customer Relationship Mgmt Data Integration Dynamics CRM Tally ERP

Hal Howard steps into Chief Technical Advisor role at Hitachi Solutions America

by Jason Gumpert

In new advisory role, Howard will lead strategic initiatives around developing new solutions, company says

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Microsoft profits fall, but Commercial margin up on cloud services

by Jason Gumpert

$5.5 billion annualized run rate for Commercial cloud

Dynamics CRM Online Microsoft Corporate Power Automate

Mobile Business Intelligence: Are businesses ready to pick up the pace of investment?

by Bridget McCrea

New data on mobile BI adoption may not indicate a surge, but Microsoft and other players have demonstrated an willingness to push the opportunity forward

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2015 ECM Predictions: Greater investment, more upgrades, a focus on adoption

by Bridget McCrea

An economy on the upswing should drive more focus on upgrades and investments that drive adoption

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From the Microsoft Dynamics AX blogs: Mouse aversion; Self-service portal options; Enterprise portal support; AX Retail store hotfix

by Linda Rosencrance

A selection of the latest insight from the Dynamics AX blogs

AX 2012 Commerce Dynamics AX Enterprise Portal Portals Retail Retail POS

From the Microsoft Dynamics GP Blogs: Engineering blog; VS Tools challenge; Missing PSTL stored procedures; EFT data discrepancy

by Jason Gumpert

A selection of recent items from the Dynamics GP blogosphere

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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: NAV Food Manufacturing; ChemDis CfMD for NAV 2015; AX advanced supply chain win; Patient management with CRM Online

by Linda Rosencrance

A selection of recent announcements from the Dynamics partner channel

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Armanino takes on PrecisionPoint's North American staff, distribution in new partnership

by Jason Gumpert

PrecisionPoint's North American staff will be joining the Armanino consulting team

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Microsoft Business Applications News

Will freemium model, new tools, connectivity improvements draw Microsoft Dynamics users to Power BI?

Benefits and challenges of integrating an ERP with Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Hal Howard steps into Chief Technical Advisor role at Hitachi Solutions America

Microsoft profits fall, but Commercial margin up on cloud services

Mobile Business Intelligence: Are businesses ready to pick up the pace of investment?

2015 ECM Predictions: Greater investment, more upgrades, a focus on adoption

From the Microsoft Dynamics AX blogs: Mouse aversion; Self-service portal options; Enterprise portal support; AX Retail store hotfix

From the Microsoft Dynamics GP Blogs: Engineering blog; VS Tools challenge; Missing PSTL stored procedures; EFT data discrepancy

Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: NAV Food Manufacturing; ChemDis CfMD for NAV 2015; AX advanced supply chain win; Patient management with CRM Online

Armanino takes on PrecisionPoint's North American staff, distribution in new partnership

Sandler*Kahne reorganizes as SK Global Software with new CEO and Plumbline AX resources

Kyndryl enters strategic partnership with Microsoft to support hybrid cloud adopt

From the Microsoft Dynamics AX Blogs: Improving MRP performance; Display fields from multiple tables; AX 2012 Budgeting; WMS issue fix

Azure Updates: Virtual WAN; VMs; HDInsights; VPN Gateways

Salesforce vs. Microsoft Dynamics CRM: Which Should You Choose?

Azure Insights: Slow VNet calls; VM disk encryption; API connections; Service Bus dead lettering

From the Microsoft Dynamics AX blogs: Mouse aversion; Self-service portal options; Enterprise portal support; AX Retail store hotfix