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Podcast Review: Measuring Microsoft's biz apps market progress, from ERP to the citizen developer

by Eamon McCarthy Earls

Highlights from the recent MSDW Podcast with industry analyst Josh Greenbaum

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Podcast Review: Dynamics 365 CRM training, consulting, and conferences with Microsoft MVP Julie Yack

by Eamon McCarthy Earls
A writeup of the MSDW Podcast episode with Microsoft MVP Julie Yack, including the themes of training, roadmap, and conferences.
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MSDW Podcast: Measuring Microsoft’s biz apps market progress, from ERP to the citizen developer

by Jason Gumpert
Analyst Josh Greenbaum returns to talk about where Microsoft finds itself in the cloud applications landscape.
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Roadmap Update: Microsoft to balance Dynamics GP on the Intelligent Edge

by Jason Gumpert
Dynamics GP 2018 R2 is due in October, and a new approach that positions GP at the intelligent edge of the Microsoft cloud.
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Executive Q&A: How companies are consuming Power BI as an integrated offering

by Eamon McCarthy Earls
Interest in Power BI is higher than ever, as companies determine what its integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 means for them
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MSDW Podcast News Roundup: Inspire 2018, #MSBizAppsSummit, Salaries, Choosing Dynamics 365 Business Central

by MSDW Reporter
Reviewing the latest news and features from around the Dynamics ecosystem.
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Microsoft PowerApps roadmap promises broad, 'no-cliffs' app building experience at all levels

by Jason Gumpert
Vision for a single platform, ready for Dynamics 365 and other core applications, will be a more ambitious set of priorities, team admits.
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Dynamics Introspective: Microsoft Business Apps Summit predictions, guesses, wishes

by Jason Gumpert
Four areas where attendees of the inaugural event may look for hints about the future of biz apps at Microsoft.
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Inspire 2018: Microsoft plans preview of new Dynamics 365-focused AI and data services updates, ISV co-sell improvements

by MSDW Reporter
Dynamics 365 AI for Sales to be previewed at the conference; Microsoft to offer Common Data Service healthcare extensions for use in partner solutions.
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Microsoft Business Applications Summit Preview: The hands-on event aims for unified vision across broad product line

by Jason Gumpert
Dynamics 365 joins Power BI, PowerApps, and more for three day event based on the earlier Data Insights Summit, with a hint of Convergence
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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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Detect fraud, optimize processes, and accelerate automation
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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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Common Test Automation Traps in Dynamics 365 and How to Get Around Them - The Ultimate Checklist

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Enpro, Inc.: Gaining Efficiency With a New Dynamics 365 CRM System

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Integrating a new CRM system with an existing ERP system helped Enpro, Inc. increase efficiency.
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MACRC: Reducing Processing Times With a Streamlined Dynamics CRM System

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Adoption of Microsoft technologies allowed MACRC to better serve members and improve operations.
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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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Maplytics — a Location Analytical Companion for Dynamics 365 CRM

Maplytics is a Microsoft-certified geo-analytical mapping solution that embeds location intelligence directly into Microsoft...
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DeDupeD – Detect, Prevent & Merge Duplicates in Dynamics 365 CRM

DeDupeD is an advanced duplicate data management solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Dataverse. It ensures your CRM...
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Inogic Productivity Apps for Microsoft Business Solutions

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