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Sorting out Microsoft Dynamics retail options for SMBs: An interview with Microsoft’s Jeff Blucher

by Valerie Miller

From Dynamics for Retail on AX 2012 R3 to RMS to Retail Essentials to Project R, the range of retail options from Microsoft and its partners is set to change noticeably in th...

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After Dynamics RMS, 'Project R' gives Microsoft partners another option for the single store retailers

by Valerie Miller

Partnership with payment solutions provider Vantiv will be one of several SMB retail offerings, Microsoft says

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Enterprise security in the mobile age: What should Microsoft Dynamics customers be watching for?

by Mark Anderson

With the growing list of mobile options for Dynamics ERP and CRM, security plans need to account for the right threats in the right places

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Stampede Is Back as reIMAGINE 2014

by Linda Rosencrance

The renamed event will be held from November 10-12 in Fargo

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Building a Cloud Cost Model for Microsoft Dynamics: How to Compare On-Premise with the Cloud

by Rob Curls

Cloud-based Dynamics solution solutions can be confusing to price, but understanding the components and key cost areas can simplify the process

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A big year for Microsoft Dynamics CRM: 8 questions for CRM MVPs about 2014

by Gus Gonzalez

Whether it’s marketing, customer service, social, mobile, xRM or another topic, MVPs anticipate value in the range of 2014 Dynamics CRM releases

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Microsoft Dynamics Retail Essentials offering for SMBs met with optimism, questions as RMS end nears

by Valerie Miller

Dynamics RMS partners respond favorably to the approach, but the scope and direction of the new offering will require more learning

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From the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Blogs: Change Log; Extended Test; NAV 2013 Job Queue Restart; Demo company creation

by Linda Rosencrance

A selection of the latest insight from the Dynamics NAV blogs

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Innovate or Die: The 4 KPIs of 3PL You Need to Know

by Dave Carleton

3PL is expected to offer innovative solutions to the status quo, but what does this mean exactly in terms of logistics?

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Five Habits of Data-Driven Sales Departments

by Dave Boulet

From the VP of Sales down to the intern, there are lessons to learn for optimizing processes without adding headcount

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Microsoft Business Applications News

Sorting out Microsoft Dynamics retail options for SMBs: An interview with Microsoft’s Jeff Blucher

After Dynamics RMS, 'Project R' gives Microsoft partners another option for the single store retailers

Enterprise security in the mobile age: What should Microsoft Dynamics customers be watching for?

Stampede Is Back as reIMAGINE 2014

Building a Cloud Cost Model for Microsoft Dynamics: How to Compare On-Premise with the Cloud

A big year for Microsoft Dynamics CRM: 8 questions for CRM MVPs about 2014

Microsoft Dynamics Retail Essentials offering for SMBs met with optimism, questions as RMS end nears

From the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Blogs: Change Log; Extended Test; NAV 2013 Job Queue Restart; Demo company creation

Innovate or Die: The 4 KPIs of 3PL You Need to Know

Five Habits of Data-Driven Sales Departments

Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: New 311 Call Center Solution; New Leadership at Columbus IT; Partners Merge; Online Upgrade Calculator

Delegate work around in Microsoft Dynamics 365 PSA V3

Foxfire Warehouse Management Software Announces Integration with Microsoft Dynamics GP

What are the biggest trends in the CRM market heading into the 2020s?

Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Equipment Distributors; GP Warehouse Management; AX in Apparel Industry; AX for Kuwait Education Project; Manufacturing Client to Cloud

DXC Technology to acquire service business of Scandinavian Microsoft Dynamics partner EG A / S

Extending Microsoft Dynamics GP Manufacturing: Six Add-Ons for Process and Industry Needs