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New Jersey calls on Microsoft to solve vaccine portal problems

by Jason Gumpert

Scheduling features are a main source of continued problems, state says.

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Microsoft promises partners new commerce options, a maturing industry strategy in 2021

by Jason Gumpert

Industry clouds, CSP, and co-sell are top priorities, say members of Global Partner Solutions team.

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Power BI Insights: Calculation groups; Confidential data; Dataflows; ADLS Gen2

by MSDW Reporter

The latest Power BI insights from Microsoft community experts. 

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MSDW Podcast: Previewing the Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2021

by Jason Gumpert
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With Viva and new Dataverse apps, Microsoft aims to keep Teams front and center

by Jason Gumpert

Viva's employee experience modules are another example of making Teams the primary interface for both Microsoft apps and third-party solutions.

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Covid, Composite Models, and the State of Power BI: An Interview Microsoft MVP Matt Allington

by Eamon McCarthy Earls

Microsoft MVP Matt Allington shares his perspectives on a year of change for the Power BI community

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Podcast Review: Explaining the AI Builder opportunity for Dynamics 365 F&O customers

by Eamon McCarthy Earls

The FastTrack team shares tips on why more F&O customers should look at AI Builder and the broader Power Platform.

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Microsoft updates Dynamics 365 education accelerator with tele-advising, progress tracking

by Jason Gumpert

The January 29 update includes student portal updates, an advisor dashboard, and more.

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With a new services industry practice, HSO targets broader Dynamics 365 opportunities

by Jason Gumpert

With a growing portfolio of vertical solutions and large US presence, executives see new opportunities to build both a regional presence and global industry strength.

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Microsoft Business Apps 2021 Release Wave 1: Dynamics 365 CE and Power Platform first look

by Heidi Neuhauser

Highlights from Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service apps, plus some Power Platform priorities 

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2025 Microsoft Business Applications Partner Marketing Insights Report

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Exclusive new research from MSDW reveals how Microsoft Biz Apps partners and customers are navigating a rapidly evolving market
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From Back Office to CFO's Boardroom: How Strategic AP Drives Financial Health

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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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Power BI Implementation for UK’s Leading Fashion Brand: Case Study

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UK fashion leader cuts costs & boosts reporting with Power BI implementation. See how real-time insights changed it all.
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Rio Marine Shortens Their Payment Cycle by 75% with Mekorma

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Lights, Camera, Automation: How Cinespace Studios Streamlined AP for Global Growth

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Discover how Cinespace Studios brought efficiency to the spotlight by replacing manual AP processes with ExFlow — setting the stage for seamless global expansion
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How a Dynamics GP Customer Grew with Automated Payments

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Beyond Checks: How Mekorma Streamlined AP for Senior Living Facilities

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

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Guide to Choosing Your Payment Hub Subscription

Mekorma Payment Hub offers three subscription tiers, but how do you choose the best one for your organization? Use this guide...
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Power BI Budgeting With Power ON Budget Planner

In effective cost management, wrangling budgets scattered across local spreadsheets poses challenges in maintenance and...
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Real Time Data in Excel for Dynamics 365

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Innovia Power BI Reports Packs

At Innovia Consulting, we developed a portfolio of reports in Power BI to help you see the meaning behind your data. With...
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