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With Spring '15 release Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online ups performance, productivity story

by Jason Gumpert
Rapid pace of innovation challenges Microsoft’s product marketing message to stay in sync with the R&D plan
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Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online gets its own Power Query data source

by Jason Gumpert

New approach lists CRM Online by name, simplifies the previous OData setup process

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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: CRM Online pro sports win; ERP farming enhancements; Cloud customer retention; Hospitality ERP update

by Linda Rosencrance
A selection of new announcements from the Dynamics partner channel
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After the Microsoft Dynamics Technical Conference: What AX and CRM professionals should know about the roadmap, cloud planning, and Power BI

by Jason Gumpert
AX and CRM R&D teams are finding a balance between rapid releases and sensible product planning, says analyst Andrew Snodgrass
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Will freemium model, new tools, connectivity improvements draw Microsoft Dynamics users to Power BI?

by Jason Gumpert
Details of its new Power BI preview include a range of new connectors, including one for Dynamics CRM Online
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Microsoft hints at future of Power BI + Dynamics CRM Online connected experience in new preview

by Jason Gumpert
New Power BI preview shows off more robust CRM Online connector example
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Microsoft releases Dynamics CRM 2015 for Online, on-premise users

by Jason Gumpert
As part of the Fall 2014 release wave, CRM 2015 adds range of features, stronger integration to CRM suite
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At ReIMAGINE 2014, Microsoft updates Dynamics GP roadmap into 2016

by Jason Gumpert
A look back at day 1 of the new GP partner event
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GPUG Summit Questions: Where will new technology take Microsoft Dynamics GP in 2015?

by Jason Gumpert
Pondering the impact of the new Service Based Architecture; Measuring maturing tools like Power BI on a changing GP team
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UG Summit Question: What’s next for Power BI and Microsoft Dynamics CRM?

by Jason Gumpert
Power BI integration to CRM Online remains a question in the roadmap - one that users and partners should be interested to hear Microsoft answer this week.
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