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Microsoft announces Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, Business edition November update

by MSDW Reporter
Microsoft has made new capabilities available, including the Accountant Hub in public preview.
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Single Sign-On announced for connecting to data sources from Power BI Service

by MSDW Reporter
On-premise data sources include SQL Server, Teradata, SAP HANA
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New version of Power BI Report Server enables scheduled data refresh, Direct Query, new REST API

by MSDW Reporter
Update to August Microsoft Power BI Report Server preview includes several new capabilities, by popular demand
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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: CRM for mortgage brokers; Digital transformation in aerospace; D365 for higher ed; NAV for fresh food supply chain

by MSDW Reporter
A selection of announcements from the Microsoft Dynamics partner channel
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AI, Apps, and Office 365: Why NAVUG Summit boosted Microsoft Dynamics NAV optimism

by Maher Malki
Three highlights emerged from last week’s NAVUG Summit Nashville event - the huge turnout, the technology roadmap, and the Power BI push.
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Dynamics 365/AX in the enterprise: Microsoft touts strong uptake, shorter implementation cycles

by Jason Gumpert
Dynamics 365 GM Muhammad Alam describes D365FOE’s success thus far and Microsoft’s rollout plans that welcome smaller department-level wins.
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Microsoft Dynamics Webcasts, October 16-20, 2017: Automated budgeting; Azure AD Integration; What’s new in CRM?; Smart budgeting for GP

by MSDW Reporter
Microsoft Dynamics experts weigh in weekly on channel news, how-to and Dynamics product direction.
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Summit 2017: Microsoft assures Dynamics NAV users of their place in roadmap to NAV 2018, Dynamics 365 Tenerife

by Jason Gumpert
NAV 2018 will build upon NAV 2017 with more streamlined processes, UI tools, and more; Tenerife to introduce new UI.
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Summit Nashville 2017 Preview: Microsoft to share vision for purpose-built apps suited to Dynamics ERP & CRM users

by Jason Gumpert
One of Microsoft’s revamped leadership team explains the “new value” that LinkedIn, PowerApps, embedded Power BI and more deliver to Microsoft Dynamics users.
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Sales pipelines: Sales leaders need more than snapshots, they need trends

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Only with historic data can a sales pipeline become an analytical tool, describes Edgewater Fullscope Managing Director David Kohar
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From Back Office to CFO's Boardroom: How Strategic AP Drives Financial Health

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Detect fraud, optimize processes, and accelerate automation
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Test, Optimize, Succeed: Ensuring Peak Performance in Dynamics 365 F&SCM

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Enpro, Inc.: Gaining Efficiency With a New Dynamics 365 CRM System

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Integrating a new CRM system with an existing ERP system helped Enpro, Inc. increase efficiency.
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MACRC: Reducing Processing Times With a Streamlined Dynamics CRM System

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Adoption of Microsoft technologies allowed MACRC to better serve members and improve operations.
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AI-Powered Analytics and Real-Time Reporting: Transforming a Leading Photonics Manufacturer

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Power BI Implementation for UK’s Leading Fashion Brand: Case Study

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UK fashion leader cuts costs & boosts reporting with Power BI implementation. See how real-time insights changed it all.
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Rio Marine Shortens Their Payment Cycle by 75% with Mekorma

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Maplytics — a Location Analytical Companion for Dynamics 365 CRM

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DeDupeD – Detect, Prevent & Merge Duplicates in Dynamics 365 CRM

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Inogic Productivity Apps for Microsoft Business Solutions

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