Power Platform news & resources

MSDW Podcast News Roundup: CSP updates; Dynamics 365 Business Central rollout; Flow expansion; Partner mergers

by MSDW Reporter
The MSDW editorial team reviews the latest coverage and events in the Dynamics ecosystem.
Business Central Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Dynamics NAV Finance and Operations Flow MSDW Podcast Power Apps Power Automate Power Platform PowerApps

Microsoft updates NAV partners on Dynamics 365 Business Central rollout: Locales, licensing, web client, and more

by MSDW Reporter
With over half of NAV customers on unsupported versions, Microsoft and partners face a huge challenge and, Microsoft believes, opportunity.
BI and Reporting Business Central Dynamics 365 Dynamics NAV Power BI Power BI Power Platform Upgrades Web Client

What's new in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations in service industries?

by Ismael Quteifan
What Microsoft updates to Dynamics 365 mean for service, asset management, and maintenance groups
Azure Common Data Service Customer Engagement Dataverse (CDS) Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Field Service Field Service Finance and Operations Inventory Management Power Apps Power BI

Using the Microsoft Dynamics 365 CDS platform for development

by John Silvani
How Gravity Software built an accounting system for SMBs on Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement
Accounting Azure Common Data Model Common Data Service Dataverse (CDS) Dynamics 365 Power BI Power BI Power Platform xRM

Microsoft focuses on applying business apps to nonprofits at CXO Summit

by MSDW Reporter
Microsoft focuses on non-profit D365, Azure, Power BI, and CDS use cases at CXO Summit
Azure BI and Reporting Business Process Mgmt Common Data Service Data Integration Data Management Dataverse (CDS) Dynamics 365 KPIs Not For Profit Power BI Power BI

Summit EMEA News & Notes, Part 2: Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Customer Experience

by Jason Gumpert
Microsoft seems destined to blur product lines even further, based on presentations at Summit EMEA
BI and Reporting Bots Business Performance Mgmt Business Process Mgmt Business Rules Mgmt CDS CDS for Analytics CDS for Apps Customer Engagement Customer Relationship Mgmt Customer Service Customer Service

Preparing for GDPR: How Power BI usage impacts Dynamics 365 / CRM compliance

by Eamon McCarthy Earls
Power BI users need to understand how to prepare for the EU GDPR regulations, set to be implemented in May, 2018
BI and Reporting Customer Engagement Data Archiving Data Integration Data Management Data Warehousing Dynamics 365 Dynamics CRM GDPR Microsoft Power BI Power BI Power BI

360 Vertical Solutions merges with SAGlobal, growing the Microsoft partner's services industry reach

by Jason Gumpert
Deal increases SAGlobal's presence to 18 countries and adds CRM reach into legal, AEC industries.
Architecture Azure BI and Reporting Construction Customer Engagement Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Dynamics CRM Engineering Finance and Operations HR Management Labor Management

From the Microsoft Dynamics GP Blogs: Missing attachments; Power BI; SQL script; Payroll deductions

by MSDW Reporter
A selection of the latest insight from the Dynamics GP blogs
Dynamics GP Payroll Processing Power BI Power BI Power Platform Workflow Management

Eliminate the gap between your applications and analytics (Part 2 of 2)

by Zak Pines
Why it's time to move beyond ETL to modern data ingestion methods.
BI and Reporting Customer Engagement Data Integration Data Management Data Warehousing Dynamics 365 Dynamics CRM ETL KPIs Microsoft Power BI Power BI Power BI

LATEST VENDOR RESOURCES

Budgeting woes: Gorilla Warfare

Dynamic Budgets

Budgeting shouldn't be that painful

Dynamic Budgets

How to Send Automated Reply on WhatsApp Using Power Automate | Dynamics 365

Inogic

Don't miss these fun activities at Community Summit next month

Dynamic Budgets

Mastering Microsoft Partner Incentives: FY26 Opportunities, Part 2

MSDW Features
More Power Platform Videos

2025 Microsoft Business Applications Partner Marketing Insights Report

MSDW Features
Exclusive new research from MSDW reveals how Microsoft Biz Apps partners and customers are navigating a rapidly evolving market
Azure Business Central Customer Engagement Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Power Platform Sales & Marketing

From Back Office to CFO's Boardroom: How Strategic AP Drives Financial Health

Mekorma
Unlocks cash flow control, stronger vendor ties, better compliance, and smarter decisions
AP Automation Accounting Aerospace & Defense Agriculture Architecture Associations Automotive Billing Boating Business Central Check Printing Chemicals

Make Your D365 Security Compliant, Optimized – and Audit-Ready

Executive Automats
Detect fraud, optimize processes, and accelerate automation
AI Auditing Automated Testing Azure Business Performance Mgmt Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Finance and Operations Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) IT Asset Management (ITAM) IT Service Management (ITSM) Licensing

Test, Optimize, Succeed: Ensuring Peak Performance in Dynamics 365 F&SCM

Executive Automats
Master the art of performance testing and unlock the full potential of your Dynamics 365 FSCM system
Auditing Automated Testing Business Performance Mgmt Business Process Mgmt Configuration & Development Copilot Copilot Studio Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Finance and Operations Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Load Planning

Common Test Automation Traps in Dynamics 365 and How to Get Around Them - The Ultimate Checklist

Executive Automats
Discover the most common pitfalls that hold businesses back from unlocking their automation potential
Auditing Automated Testing Azure Business Process Mgmt Configuration & Development Development Dynamics 365 Dynamics AX Finance and Operations Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) IT Service Management (ITSM) Integration
More Power Platform White Papers

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

Forvis Mazars
Integrating a new CRM system with an existing ERP system helped Enpro, Inc. increase efficiency.
Customer Engagement Dynamics 365 Field Service Field Service Manufacturing Power BI Power Platform Sales Sales & Marketing

MACRC: Reducing Processing Times With a Streamlined Dynamics CRM System

Forvis Mazars
Adoption of Microsoft technologies allowed MACRC to better serve members and improve operations.
Customer Engagement Customer Service Customer Service Dynamics 365 Healthcare Power Automate Power Platform

AI-Powered Analytics and Real-Time Reporting: Transforming a Leading Photonics Manufacturer

Korcomptenz
AI and Machine Learning Azure Fabric Manufacturing Power BI Power Platform

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

Dynamics Square USA
UK fashion leader cuts costs & boosts reporting with Power BI implementation. See how real-time insights changed it all.
AI BI and Reporting Design & Decorating Design & Living Dynamics 365 Fashion Footwear Power BI Power Platform Professional Services Real Estate Retail

Rio Marine Shortens Their Payment Cycle by 75% with Mekorma

Mekorma
Now able to build batches, get approvals, and print checks or create ACH files within a single day
AP Automation Aerospace & Defense Agriculture Architecture Associations Automotive Billing Boating Business Central Chemicals Complex Billing Construction
More Power Platform Case Studies

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...
Customer Engagement Customer Relationship Mgmt Customer Service Dataverse (CDS) Dynamics 365 Dynamics CRM Field Service Marketing Power Apps Power Pages Power Platform Project Service Automation

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...
Agriculture Architecture Automotive Customer Engagement Customer Service Data Management Dataverse (CDS) Design & Decorating Dynamics 365 Dynamics CRM Field Service Power Apps

Inogic Productivity Apps for Microsoft Business Solutions

Inogic is a leading Microsoft Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM ISV, delivering innovative apps and professional services on...
AI Azure Copilot Copilot Studio Customer Engagement Dataverse (CDS) Dynamics 365 Dynamics CRM Fabric Power Apps Power Automate Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an all-in-one cloud ERP designed to help small and mid-sized businesses unify...
Distribution Dynamics 365 Dynamics CRM Dynamics Marketing Manufacturing Power Platform Professional Services Retail

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...
AP Automation Accounting Aerospace & Defense Agriculture Architecture Associations Automotive Banking Billing Boating Business Central Check Printing
More Power Platform Solutions