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Microsoft reveals 2020 release wave 2 plans for Power Platform, Dynamics 365

by Jason Gumpert

A range of improvement, including launch of new apps in the October 2020 to March 2021 timeframe.

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Microsoft acquires Orions Systems, gaining video AI tools to augment Dynamics 365 Connected Store

by MSDW Reporter

Orions video and image AI and management tools were designed for other industries, but Microsoft sees a future in retail and Power Platform.

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Unification of Dynamics 365 apps still a challenge and a long-term priority, Microsoft GMs say

by Jason Gumpert

Dynamics 365 and Power Platform product managers discussed priorities and new features in a user group Q&A.

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Walgreens Boots Alliance will pursue mass personalization with Microsoft's CDP, Dynamics 365 Customer Insights

by Jason Gumpert

Customer Insights and Adobe Experience Cloud adoption build on the Microsoft-WBA partnership that started with Azure and Microsoft 365.

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Microsoft Dynamics Profile: First-time MVP builds community around bots, Power Platform

by Linda Rosencrance

Brazilian MVP Renato Romao shares his journey with the Power Platform and building community around building new solutions.

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Learn and Learning: Microsoft to consolidate online training and certification sites

by MSDW Reporter

The certification site Learning is migrating to Learn for a more consolidated experience, Microsoft says.

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Power BI Insights: Calculating business hours with DAX; Premium licenses; Date format; Covid-19 dashboard; Tableau comparisons

by MSDW Reporter

The latest Power BI insights from Microsoft pros

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KPMG launches Microsoft-based cloud toolkit for managing the return to the workplace

by MSDW Reporter

Built using Power Platform, Teams, and Azure IoT, the toolkit measures employee activity, adherence to policies, communications.

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Microsoft launches preview of Dynamics 365 Project Operations: How we got here

by Jason Gumpert

Microsoft wants customers to provide feedback in five key areas as they work with the app in preview.

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Microsoft expands Dynamics 365 education accelerator, adding K-12 scenarios

by MSDW Reporter

Formerly the 'higher education accelerator', it now includes features to manage attendance, fundraising, and more

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