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Get the Most from Microsoft Dynamics in 2016: Partner Predictions and Advice in the New Year

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Embrace BI, data management, Internet of Things, integration in the new year - and don’t be afraid to upgrade, partners advise.
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The Power BI Evolution: Improved Experience for the End User, but Also for Developers and ISVs

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Yes, Power BI is easy on the end user. But it is up to data scientists, developers and ISVs to make the most of it.
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Exploring Microsoft Dynamics AX BI Out of the Box, Part 2: Adding Power BI

by Todd Kuramoto
Exploring the components of Power BI and their evolution in the context of AX
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Microsoft Aims PowerApps at Rapid, Elegant, Consumer-fast App Building

by Dann Anthony Maurno
If usable, useful consumer apps roll out rapidly, enterprise apps must do the same, and Microsoft believes PowerApps can overcomes the hurdles.
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Five Years In the Making: How The New Dynamics AX Reflects Microsoft's Cloud Evolution

by Jason Gumpert
Taking a historical view of Microsoft's predictions and plans that led to the new AX release.
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Microsoft Prepares Public Preview of 'New Dynamics AX', Built For Azure

by Jason Gumpert
Simplified pricing, browser and Universal App interfaces, Power BI interoperability, and new Azure requirements for customers differentiate the "new AX".
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Open-Source Custom Visuals Now Available for Power BI

by Dann Anthony Maurno
Not finding the visualization you want for Power BI? You can create it or just wait for it – chances are, it will be along. 
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Microsoft Dynamics GP Users Get A Look Ahead to 2016

by Jason Gumpert
Aiming for April 2016 release, new version most easily accessible to customers on 2015 releases, say Microsoft managers
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Microsoft Launches Dynamics NAV 2016, Boosting Power BI, CRM, E-Services Integration

by Jason Gumpert
NAV had its best year ever, managers told Directions EMEA conference attendees
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Microsoft Begins Revealing More Dynamics GP 2016 Planned Features, Release Plans, Roadmap Updates

by Jason Gumpert
Plans for GP 2016 web client appear to hold steady, with new details about document management, Power BI, workflow.
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Modern Service Delivery Models: A Business Guide for Users and Providers of Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365

Forceworks
How Services as a Subscription is having a powerful impact on how organizations engage with their providers
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Better D365 Reporting and Analytics with Pre-Built Tabular Models

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Data preparation, automation, and modeling solution that simplifies D365 reporting and analytics.
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Microsoft’s Roadmap for Financial Reporting in D365 F&SCM

insightsoftware
Microsoft's new financial and operational reporting for D365 F&SCM is complex (Azure, Power BI, BYOD) - be prepared!
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Simplify Modernization: Leverage the Tech You Already Use

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In this Market Trends Report, we explore how consolidating cloud efforts around a Microsoft environment can help your employees deliver services to citizens securely and seamlessly
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Security & Innovation for Government Agencies in the Microsoft Cloud

Arctic IT
Our team of experts assembled this educational guide to simplify how Microsoft cloud technology can help your government agency enhance services and enable secure collaboration.
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Enhancing Precision Agriculture Through Data Analytics

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Data Insight Transforms Business Culture at ETO Manufacturer, Hagler Systems

Sikich
Hagler Systems worked with Sikich to create a project statement dashboard built with Microsoft Power BI. The effort succeeded beyond the initial goals.
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Packaging Distribution Company Unlocks Data Efficiency with Microsoft Power BI-Driven Unification and Visualization

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Consolidating CRM Systems for a Marine Construction Company

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Learn how the marine construction company worked with Arctic IT to migrate from Salesforce to Dynamics 365 Sales for a better connected solution.
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Improving Customer Support for Sonoma County ISD

Arctic IT
Learn how Sonoma County worked with Arctic IT to deploy Dynamics 365 Customer Voice for collecting employee feedback on support services by ISD with flexible real-time reporting.
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ServiceTeam ITAM

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Power Platform for Manufacturing

Forward-thinking manufacturers are quickly and cost-effectively embracing Microsoft’s cloud application platform to modernize...
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IT Service Management for Dynamics 365 Customer Service

Combine ITIL best practice with a market-leading service CRM to boost customer loyalty, internal productivity and team...
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