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Microsoft Dynamics Webcasts, July 24-28, 2017: ROI of D365; Power BI Desktop vs. Excel; PO matching with Dynamics GP

by MSDW Reporter
Microsoft Dynamics Webcasts, July 24-28, 2017: Dynamics experts weigh in weekly on channel news, how to and Dynamics product direction.
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Inspire 2017: Microsoft offers Dynamics GP, NAV, SL 2018 release highlights

by Jason Gumpert
The traditional SMB ERPs continue on, with incremental updates and cloud-focused tie-ins.
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At Inspire, Microsoft shows off progress on LinkedIn + Dynamics 365 scenarios

by Jason Gumpert
Connected processes and systems of intelligence are priorities for Microsoft business apps, says CEO Nadella.
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Inspire 2017: Re-formulated programs aim to accelerate Microsoft cloud business

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Microsoft pledges to move from “partner led” to “partner first” in 2018, with productivity bundles, a biz app development platform and Azure co-sell investments
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From the Microsoft Dynamics GP Blogs: Power BI dashboards; Backups; SQL connectivity; Integration error

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of the latest insight from the Microsoft Dynamics GP blogs
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Microsoft Dynamics Webcasts, June 26-30, 2017: Enhance Dynamics 365/CRM with Microsoft Flow, PowerApps

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Microsoft Dynamics experts weigh in weekly on channel news, how-to and Dynamics product direction.
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Microsoft plans Dynamics 365 CRM architecture cleanup, separating the platform from apps

by Jason Gumpert
Broad range of updates reviewed on day 3 of “executive briefing” including Common Data Service, Customer Insights, security, user interface, and more.
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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 Dynamics Webcasts, June 5-9, 2017: Cloud BI; Doc management; T&E; Process manufacturing for GP; EDI for D365; Common Data Service basics

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Microsoft Dynamics experts weigh in weekly on channel news, how-to and Dynamics product direction.
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Power BI Premium: Expect higher capacity, simpler licensing, private cloud (or on-prem), at a premium price

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Power BI Premium aimed at enterprise-level distribution, consumption of business intelligence
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