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Analytics and dashboard options with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations

by Rahul Mohta
Independent Advisor, Real Dynamics,

Whether you have recently gone live with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (D365FO) or are in the process of implementing, upgrading to or evaluating D365FO, analytics play a critical role in adapting to modern way of decision making. Though ERP has tremendous contributions in providing the right data to the right people, the analytics journey is the one which helps in realizing your investment ROI.

Based on various client interactions, I have segmented different options to evaluate when using data to make informed decision making:

 

SN#

Analytics choice

Solution composition

Capability focus

1

All dashboard within ERP

D365FO + embedded Power BI

For medium level of insights

2

Dashboard on Power BI cloud

D365FO + Power BI/LCS content packs

For simple level of insights

3

Dashboard on Power BI cloud

D365FO + BYODW + Power BI

For complex level of insights

In the following section, let's elaborate on each of the analytics techniques:

D365FO and embedded Power BI

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About Rahul Mohta

Rahul Mohta is a value advisor for Microsoft Dynamics 365. He has solid techno-functional experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations for Dynamics platform evaluation, end to end implementations, strategic initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, roll outs, training and advisory.

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