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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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Power BI Insights: Infer sheet dimensions; DirectQuery; Fuzzy matches

by MSDW Reporter

The latest Power BI insights

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Incremental Group grows Microsoft Dynamics 365 practice with Redspire acquisition

by MSDW Reporter

Incremental acquires Redspire to expand its UK Dynamics practice

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Microsoft publishes 2021 release wave 1 plans for Dynamics 365, Power Platform

by Jason Gumpert

New GA and preview plans across the business apps portfolio include new early access features that customers can start testing on Feb 1.

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Microsoft Business Apps Profile: Power Platform is helping SharePoint customers, says new MVP

by Linda Rosencrance

Tomislav Karafilov shares his Microsoft MVP journey and how Power Platform  and Teams works for his SharePoint-focused clients.

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The Contingent turns to Microsoft Dynamics 365 to modernize program delivery

by Jason Gumpert

Three years into its investment, the organization is running multiple programs on Dynamics 365, exploring Power Platform, and is planning more deployments soon.

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Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2021 Preview: Local communities aim to grow virtually

by Jason Gumpert

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MSDW Podcast: AppSource update with John O'Donnell and Rick McCutcheon

by MSDW Reporter
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