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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: D365 retail replenishment; Donor management; EDI for GP 2018; Inspections for government

by MSDW Reporter
A selection of announcements from the Microsoft Dynamics partner channel
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Our Microsoft Dynamics predictions for 2018

by Jason Gumpert
Will there be a LinkedIn-magnitude story in 2018? Growth or consolidation in the channel? Sunrise on talent and, maybe, a sunset for GP? Here are our prognostications.
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations: December update includes Power BI reports, self-serve vendor collab, India regs (and more)

by MSDW Reporter
Microsoft sends off 2017 with a comprehensive service update, with new efficiencies in both implementation and end-to-end integration
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My 2018 Microsoft Dynamics GP Predictions: Pressure, Power BI, and plenty of risk management

by Mark Polino
GP users should expect few big improvements, but plenty of action going on all around them in the Microsoft business apps space.
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Best of 2017: Among Microsoft Dynamics 365/CRM experts, some preach pragmatism while others push tech limits

by Jason Gumpert
What we learned about Microsoft’s CRM roadmap in 2017, and how it fits with broader cloud tech plans.
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MSDW Podcast: Microsoft MVP Leon Tribe on Salesforce, Flow, and agile Dynamics 365 CRM projects

by Jason Gumpert
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Microsoft enhances Dynamics 365 data integration in latest Common Data Service update

by MSDW Reporter
Lets users sync accounts from Dynamics 365 for Sales to customers in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition.
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Things that made me say "Wow!" about Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2018

by Roberto Stefanetti
Previews are exciting, but Microsoft held some interesting features close to the vest.
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From the Microsoft Dynamics 365/CRM Blogs: Two-option sets; Business Process Flow; Flow or Logic Apps?; Mobile data options

by MSDW Reporter
A selection of the latest insight from the Dynamics 365/CRM blogs
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At NAVTechDays 2017, Dynamics NAV developers celebrate broader Microsoft tech landscape

by Jason Gumpert
A look back at what the crowd in Antwerp was most excited to learn about.
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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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Test, Optimize, Succeed: Ensuring Peak Performance in Dynamics 365 F&SCM

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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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How a Dynamics GP Customer Grew with Automated Payments

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