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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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Microsoft Execs Answer Early Questions on Dynamics 365 and AppSource

by Jason Gumpert
Microsoft CVPs Jujhar Singh and James Phillips write about the meaning of "365", the common data model, and what partners should do today.
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With AppSource and Dynamics 365, Microsoft Reveals The Rest of Its Future Vision for Cloud Business Apps

by Jason Gumpert
Dynamics 365 evolves Microsoft’s CRM and ERP product suite for the cloud in a logical way, but businesses may need time to adjust.
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Microsoft Announces Dynamics 365, Its New Approach to Cloud-based Business Apps

by Jason Gumpert
Dynamics 365 and AppSource will launch in autumn 2016 as a new offering that can provide ERP and CRM capabilities and add-ons according to specific user needs.
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Microsoft Dynamics GP: Bringing Sexy Back

by Mark Polino
Ho do GP partners deal with FUD and get excited by the opportunities delivered with GP 2016?
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Microsoft to Amplify Attendees: Champion Dynamics GP + Microsoft Tech At Your Organization

by Jason Gumpert
The Dynamics GP team has stressed the value of the capabilities of GP 2016 in the context of Office 365 and Power BI
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Scribe Takes Integral Role in Power BI Solution Template for Microsoft Dynamics CRM

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Scribe Online delivers Dynamics CRM data, both cloud and on-premise, to Power BI with replication 
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Quick Insights Offers More "Scoped" Findings for Microsoft Power BI

by Linda Rosencrance
Enhancement allows targeting specific dashboard tiles to discover quick insights.
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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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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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