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Microsoft demonstrates expanded reporting tools in Dynamics 365 for Operations (AX 7), from Entity Store to Power BI

by Wendy Scheuring
Workspace BI, entity store, and financial statements are just some examples of how Microsoft has improved reporting in the new release
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Microsoft Reaffirms Future of Dynamics NAV, Charts Path to 200K Customers

by Jason Gumpert
From improved use of Microsoft technology to aspirations for a broader partner channel, Microsoft has advised NAV partners that changes are afoot.
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Microsoft prepares partner update on Dynamics GP and 365 plans at reIMAGINE 2016

by Jason Gumpert
Microsoft to make the case for selling both GP and Dynamics 365.
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Microsoft Offers A First Look at What to Expect in Dynamics NAV 2017

by Jason Gumpert

Office 365 integration, core application, and Extensions lead the way forward

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Early Pricing Details for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Reveal Incentives for Choosing Plans Over Apps

by Jason Gumpert
The Business Financials (Project Madeira) price point comes in at the low end of estimates
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Microsoft Displaces Salesforce at HP in One of Largest-Ever Dynamics CRM Online Deals

by Jason Gumpert
Win includes CRM Online, new commitments by HP to Azure, Office 365, Power BI
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GPUG Summit: Expect True-to-the-Mission Content from People who Believe in Microsoft Dynamics GP

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Interest in Dynamics GP and Summit at a high, says GPUG Summit Director of Programming Bob McAdam
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The MSDW Podcast, August 22, 2016: New AX Update; NAV Extensions Debate; Common Data Model Preview; CRM + NBA

by Jason Gumpert
A recap of a week of Microsoft Dynamics news.
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Microsoft Opens First Common Data Model (CDM) Preview for PowerApps

by Jason Gumpert
Starting with operational entities like sales, service, and purchasing, the PowerApps team aims to build familiarity and demonstrate usage of CDM in apps.
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Microsoft Positions Dynamics 365, Common Data Model As Pragmatic Path to Broader Business Apps

by Jason Gumpert
No Project Green reboot here, just a new strategy that preserves legacy Dynamics products and allows for future growth, says Microsoft Technical Fellow Mike Ehrenberg in a ne...
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