IT Strategy at Mercedes-AMG
Mercedes-AMG is the performance division of Mercedes-Benz and its distinctively sporty vehicles have been lending the Mercedes-Benz brand a young, fresh image for many years now. Mercedes-AMG’s IT organization is tasked with supporting the division’s core business. When a bright red racing car powered through to win its class at the Total 24 Hours of […]
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Financials to reach functional parity with NAV within 12 months, says Dynamics GM Marko Perisic
By: Guus Krabbenborg Editor’s Note: The following interview is adapted from the Directions EMEA 2016 Business Report, a publication of Partner Master Class and QBS Group. The full report includes an event summary, strategic analysis of partner opportunities and products, multiple interviews and a chapter with strategic partner recommendations. Marko Perisic is the general manager […]
Microsoft Dynamics Webcasts, Nov. 22 – Dec. 2: Dynamics 365 priorities; Document management your ‘lifeblood’; Future of manufacturing
By: Dann Anthony Maurno Here’s what’s happening on this week’s live webcast schedule for this week & next. Register to attend live or get access to the recorded event. Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Dynamics 365 for High Tech Manufacturing: Rev Rec, Complex Supply Chains and More 12:00 PM EST Register Join this webinar to hear […]
In tech recruiting, playing it safe is risky business
By: Sharon Florentine The Silicon Valley version of the American Dream goes something like this: a dishwasher, a bike messenger, an actor, a waiter (insert totally-unrelated-to-technology job title here) leverages his or her hobbyist-level coding skills to land a hot programming job and becomes a “rockstar developer.” And nearly everyone who works in tech, from […]
Google, LinkedIn leaders on tech’s responsibility for lost jobs
By: Matt Kapko The pressing issue of modern technology’s negative impact on jobs was largely ignored during the 2016 presidential election, according to California’s Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, who spoke this week at the Code Enterprise conference. Today’s society has deficiencies in education and regulation, and it lacks the collective mindset necessary to transform tech […]
The consumerisation of IT offers a glimpse into the future of ERP
By: Viesturs Zalaiskalns The generation known as ‘Millennials’ will soon make up half of the global workforce, and as the generation that is the first to be classified as ‘digital natives’, their views on technology are inevitably going to have an impact on the companies they choose to work for. Not only will these businesses […]
What’s new in Microsoft Dynamics CRM Portals
By: Nicholas Hayduck Now available in preview, the next major release of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Portals will soon be generally available. Major releases are ones that include new features and are generally done every six months. This is the first major release since the initial launch of CRM Portals in May 2016. For the […]
What’s new in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations, Part 2: Warehousing and mobile
By: Rahul Mohta What’s new in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations, Part 2: Warehousing and mobile In Part 1 of this two-part series, we explored supply chain enhancements in Dynamics 365 for Operations (formerly Dynamics AX7). This time, we will explore new capabilities in warehousing and the Dynamics 365 for Operations mobile app. As […]
Security experts divided on ethics of Facebook’s password purchases
By: Mario Korolov Last week, Facebook CSO Alex Stamos told conference attendees in Lisbon that the company buys stolen passwords on the black market, and some security experts are questioning the ethics and benefits of this approach. “Paying for stolen passwords only reinforces the criminal business model and further encourages hackers to steal passwords,” said […]
Trump presidency a step back for diversity in America
By: Sharone Florentine The country’s new president-elect wants to deport a vast number of Hispanic people, wants to block Muslims from entering the country, has promised to roll back protections for LGBTQ people, and normalizes discrimination, harassment and sexual assault. Donald Trump also promised to loosen libel laws and strip the media of any power […]