Directions EMEA 2017: Microsoft shares core beliefs that Dynamics SMB partners can embrace
By: Guus Krabbenborg Editor’s Note: This article is adapted from the Directions 2017 Business Report for Dynamics partners. As a longtime Microsoft-observer with a perspective geared toward Microsoft Dynamics, I’d like to share some of my impressions of the important trends from this year’s Directions EMEA 2017 in Madrid. The Microsoft Dynamics SMB partner community […]
Can Oracle Really Return To Significant Growth?
Summary Earlier this month, Oracle made a series of product announcements of some significance. These announcements at the least allow Oracle to compete for new database workloads that had increasingly been migrating to both Microsoft and Amazon solutions. The company also finally entered the emerging market for both Blockchain and for Container based development. The […]
Coupa and Software AG Partner to Provide Simple and Rapid Integration With Leading ERPs
Coupa Software (NASDAQ:COUP) and Software AG have partnered to make it easy for companies to integrate Coupa with most leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, including those from SAP and Oracle. As part of this partnership, Coupa, a leader in cloud-based spend management, is expanding its CoupaLink certified solutions by adding Software AG’s webMethods Connector. […]
Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: HP taps CafeX; No-cost AX migrations/upgrades; Cloud collaboration; AX for warehousing
By: Linda Rosencrance HP Selects CafeX with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to Engage Employees with Personalized IT and HR Services CafeX Communications has announced that HP has selected CafeX Live Assist for Microsoft Dynamics 365 to give employees advanced omnichannel engagement services. Hosted in Azure, Live Assist for Dynamics 365 is co-engineered by CafeX and Microsoft […]
Digital transformation with applied AI: The role of Microsoft Dynamics 365, Teams, and Office 365
By: Kamal Ahluwalia Another Microsoft Envision is now in the books. This year in Orlando and like the previous Envision in New Orleans, the primary focus and topic of conversations across the event was driving digital transformation. However, something clearly noticeable at this year’s event was the interest and level of discussion around the topic […]
Opinion: It is not all Gloom! GDPR is also an opportunity for Microsoft customers and partners
By: Mohamed Mostafa Editor’s note: Mohamed Mostafa, along with James Crowter of Technology Management delivered the session “Is your Dynamics 365 CRM and ERP Solution ready for GDPR? Get ready for your business and personal legal obligations!” at Directions EMEA, earlier this month. Many organizations in Europe (as well as global firms who work within […]
5 ways newer ERP systems overcome traditional limitations
By: Bart Perkins Few enterprises look forward to updating their ERP. It is hard work, not leading edge, and rarely enables the business to increase sales. Here’s what you need to know about the new breed of ERP and how to ease the process when you’ve decided your ERP system needs an update. The trouble […]
QAD Introduces Latest Version of Its Channel Islands User Experience and Enhancements to QAD Cloud ERP and Related Solutions
QAD Inc. (QADA) (QADB), a leading provider of enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies, today announced the availability of the next phase of its Channel Islands user experience initiative and enhancements to the company’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) software applications and related solutions. <img alt=”QAD Logo (PRNewsfoto/QAD Inc.)” class=”Maw(100%)” src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/pJsF6sis5zRvF0OIxxxt2A–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjtzbT0xO3c9ODAw/http://globalfinance.zenfs.com/en_us/Finance/US_AFTP_PRNEWSWIRE_LIVE/QAD_Introduces_Latest_Version_of-05d91a1195e145b0ccd9b7e105985660″ itemprop=”url”/> QAD Logo […]
LinkedIn rolls out Sales Navigator updates for CRM data validation, sales & marketing integration, Dealbook
LinkedIn has announced some upcoming sales productivity applications as well as features for Sales Navigator aimed at connecting sales and marketing to enable businesses to work more efficiently. Some of the updates will impact the CRM solutions with which Sales Navigator integrates, like Dynamics 365, while others are focused on sales and marketing activities from […]
5 ways newer ERP systems overcome traditional limitations
Consider one of the new breed of ERP when your ERP system needs a refresh Few enterprises look forward to updating their ERP. It is hard work, not leading edge, and rarely enables the business to increase sales. Here’s what you need to know about the new breed of ERP and how to ease the process when you’ve […]