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MSDW Podcast: ERP purchases, projects, platforms, and other challenges

by Jason Gumpert
Editor, MSDynamicsWorld.com

On this episode we talk with Eric Kimberling of Third Stage Consulting. As an independent adviser, Eric keeps his eye on multiple ERP solutions and vendors, so he sees the ERP selection and deployment process from a unique angle. We discuss the competitiveness of Dynamics 365 solutions compared to other vendors' cloud solutions, trends in project planning, and how buyers are dealing with their legacy IT investments in today's marketplace.

Show notes:

  • How do customers figure out whether they are ready for a cloud solution?
  • How is the marketplace taking to the Dynamics 365 cloud value prop?
  • Why are companies taking an incremental approach to cloud ERP, rather than lift-and-shift?
  • Is Microsoft's pursuit of new ERP business vs upgrading existing customer base similar to its competitors?
  • Choosing between SAP S4/HANA and D365FO - risk, scope, flexibility, speed, and more.
  • Navigating multi-cloud and hybrid IT ecosystems.
  • Why Eric has been cautious on jumping on the cloud bandwagon.
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About Jason Gumpert

As the editor of MSDynamicsWorld.com, Jason oversees all editorial content on the site and at our events, as well as providing site management and strategy. He can be reached at jgumpert@msdynamicsworld.com.

Prior to co-founding MSDynamicsWorld.com, Jason was a Principal Software Consultant at Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC), where he implemented solutions, trained customers, managed software development, and spent some time in the pre-sales engineering organization. He has also held consulting positions at CSC Consulting and Monitor Group.

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