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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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Microsoft plans native Dynamics 365 apps built on Common Data Service for retail, talent

by Jason Gumpert
CDS-native retail and talent apps will make use of Microsoft business apps platform increasingly attractive, company expects.
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Microsoft details progress in syncing Common Data Service, Dynamics 365

by Linda Rosencrance
Company is investing significantly to bring together data from across Dynamics 365
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Microsoft PowerApps, Flow add connectors, SharePoint usability, outreach to deskless workforce

by Linda Rosencrance
Since their release, the tools have seend 'soaring adoption' by SharePoint users, says product manager.
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations Roadmap: Next release due July 2017

by Jason Gumpert
Growing live customer lists, promising upgrade tools for AX 2009, 2012 show positive progress for current AX users.
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Microsoft to customers: Cloud continues to transform Dynamics 365

by Jason Gumpert
Dynamics 365 advances are being architected, developed, deployed, and measured in ways that reflect a new world of enterprise solutions, says Dynamics CTO Mike Ehrenberg
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Dynamics Profile: Japanese Microsoft MVP works to broaden country's NAV, CRM, Azure awareness

by Linda Rosencrance
Taiki Yoshida does his part to bring Dynamics knowledge to the Japanese community, in their language
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What digital transformation is (and is not): One partner's definition and guidance

by Billy Lyle
Customer expectations and corporate goals drive digital transformation. Redspire provides a practical example, from the professional services industry.
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2025 Microsoft Business Applications Partner Marketing Insights Report

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Make Your D365 Security Compliant, Optimized – and Audit-Ready

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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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Master the art of performance testing and unlock the full potential of your Dynamics 365 FSCM system
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AI-Powered PO Automation Streamlines Dealer Transactions for Global Manufacturing Leader

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Discover how a global manufacturing leader used AI-powered automation in Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 F&SCM to streamline dealer transactions and eliminate manual PO e
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National Optical Retailer Accelerates ERP Migration and Multi-Entity Automation with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&SCM and AMCS

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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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WhatsApp4Dynamics – WhatsApp Integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM

WhatsApp4Dynamics is a powerful communication and customer engagement solution that integrates WhatsApp Business directly...
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User Adoption Monitor – Track, Measure & Improve Dynamics 365 CRM Engagement

User Adoption Monitor is an intelligent user activity tracking and performance analytics app for Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM...
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Map My Relationships – Visualize Relationships and Hierarchies in Dynamics 365 CRM

Map My Relationships is an advanced visualization app for Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Dataverse, designed to help users...
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Kanban Board for Dynamics 365 CRM – Visualize & Manage CRM Data in Dynamics 365

Kanban Board is an advanced visualization solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Dataverse that transforms static CRM...
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SharePoint Security Sync - Sync Security Privileges in Dynamics 365 CRM

SharePoint Security Sync is an integration for Dynamics 365 CRM and SharePoint, designed to enhance document management by...
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