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Integration across Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations, Sales & PSA: Building a services industry solution

by Andy Yeomans
Until Microsoft offers a fully integrated platform, development partners can fill the void and enable clients to realize their digital transformation goals
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Executive Q&A: SBS Group on how to navigate on the fast-moving Dynamics highway

by Jill Rose
SBS Group CEO James Bowman there’s enough certainty around Dynamics 365 for partners to chart their futures
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Summit EMEA 2017: Hands-on & how-to with Power BI, or Power BI + Dynamics NAV

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Getting data into ERP is half the equation; Steven Renders will describe just how to get intelligence out, using Power BI.
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From Adobe Summit 2017: Deep Microsoft partnership is part of a careful transition plan

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Customer relationship guru Paul Greenberg on the Microsoft/Adobe partnership – a powerful offering, but, why the silence until now? 
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Microsoft and Adobe announce availability of joint solutions for customer engagement, new semantic model initiative

by Jason Gumpert
Adobe Campaign, Analytics, and Experience Manager Sites Managed Service all get closer to the Microsoft cloud. 
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Microsoft updates Dynamics GP 2018 plans, stretches roadmap to 2019

by Jason Gumpert
Document Attach, workflow updates, “Power Suite” updates planned in late 2017.
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How soon will Common Data Service (CDS) have a real impact on Microsoft Dynamics 365?

by Jason Gumpert
Microsoft is committed to the Common Data Service, and yes, there is proof of its evolution. But for now, partners must still use traditional means of integration.
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What’s trending at the Dynamics 365 Technical Conference? (CDS, then the rest.)

by Greg Williams
Common Data Service, new deployment options, Power BI and fast implementations all trended at the Technical Conference, reports Greg Williams of Western Computer
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Summit EMEA 2017: Practical Power BI for analysis and reporting in Dynamics NAV

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Swedish NAVUG chapter founder Magnus Ramfelt trades in intelligence generated using Power BI and Microsoft Dynamics NAV
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Microsoft rolls out Dynamics 365 for PSA Power BI solution template

by Linda Rosencrance
Includes reports for professional service practice managers, resource and account managers
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AI-Powered PO Automation Streamlines Dealer Transactions for Global Manufacturing Leader

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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

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