MSDW Podcast #1: Envision, Madeira, MPN and More

In this week's podcast, we look back at an exciting week of product and partner channel news.

Among the stories:

• Microsoft Envision 2016 - what is the takeaway? Microsoft aimed for something different, did it achieve that? And was it enough to attract attendees?
• Project Madeira - what is different about this Dynamics NAV-based cloud offering? And why is it not Dynamics NAV?
• Sunsetting MPN competencies - why all of a sudden is Microsoft doing away with 12 Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) competencies, and in such key areas as CRM and mid-sized business?
• A roundup of Microsoft Dynamics partner news and announcements, from companies like AXSource, PowerObjects, DCI, Merit Solutions, SBS Group, K3 Software Solutions, and StratusLIVE.

We are always interested in a good story. A significant product release, partnership, or merger. Your take on a trend like the move to the cloud, or Dynamics CRM product direction. Your thoughts on Microsoft's partner programs - are they enough? Too little? Just right for your business?

If you've got an idea for a MSDW Podcast feature write to us directly. We are Jason Gumpert, editor, at jgumpert@msdynamicsworld....