Are Microsoft Dynamics users (and VARs) ready for ASC 606 revenue recognition standards?
By: Linda Rosencrance Although the deadline to comply with the new ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) is fast approaching for public companies of all sizes – private companies have another year – many are still rushing to ensure that their accounting processes and systems are updated in time. “I’ve been on dozens of […]
What is outsourcing? Definitions, best practices, challenges and advice
By: Stephanie Overby What is outsourcing? Outsourcing is a business practice in which services or job functions are farmed out to a third party. In information technology, an outsourcing initiative with a technology provider can involve a range of operations, from the entirety of the IT function to discrete, easily defined components, such as disaster […]
Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: CRM for mortgage brokers; Digital transformation in aerospace; D365 for higher ed; NAV for fresh food supply chain
FinPal’s Financial Planning CRM Adds Support for Mortgage Brokers FinPal has announced that the next release of its software will include support for mortgage brokers. FinPal’s software is built on Microsoft’s Dynamics 365/CRM and will quickly become a full featured solution for brokers, according to FinPal’s CEO, Stephen Handley. “Building a capable software system is […]
ERP on Cloud is Fast Moving to the Mainstream
By: Karan Kirpalani The movement of cloud ERP to the mainstream seems to be global. Analysts expect the global cloud ERP market to grow rapidly, with market size projections varying between USD 25 bn to USD 30 bn over the next four or five years. While the concept has been around for some time, […]
Goodbye Adxstudio, Hello Microsoft Dynamics Portals source code release, new features
By: Nicholas Hayduk Microsoft continues to push forward with Dynamics 365 Portals, and while their focus is on the public cloud, they haven’t forgotten about their on-premises customers. But as the end of life for the older Adxstudio Portals product nears, there are some important questions to answer about how to maintain current solutions and […]
Is Microsoft Dynamics ERP in it for the long haul?
By: Jim O’Donnell Microsoft may be squandering a great enterprise product set with Dynamics ERP, says one analyst, but others believe that the platform is just undergoing a shift to cloud. What’s the deal with Microsoft Dynamics ERP? That’s the question that analyst Joshua Greenbaum has been asking for a while. The respected industry analyst […]
Best CRM Software for Small Businesses in 2017
By: Rebecca Baldridge For any business, small or large, developing strong relationships with customers is a critical factor for success. Using customer relationship management (CRM) software can help companies organize important data from multiple locations into one convenient interface. The ability to track and analyze every interaction with a customer or prospect increases customer engagement […]
AssureSign Brings eSignature to LinkedIn and Dynamics 365 CRM Integration
By: Hans Carlson AssureSign, the preferred eSignature vendor for Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 CRM, has announced its integration with LinkedIn’s Sales Navigator and Microsoft’s Dynamics 365, allowing users to leverage all three platforms in a single environment. The synchronization between AssureSign’s secure eSignature, LinkedIn’s popular lead generator, and Microsoft’s capable CRM alleviates formerly manual processes with […]
The state of mobility with Microsoft Dynamics 365/CRM: Is your organization up to speed?
By: Robert Feldmar Virtually every company has at least some segment of their staff working outside of the office, from an insurance company to an auto parts manufacturer. That’s where the requirement for mobility comes in. But what are the key mobile areas for companies actively using Microsoft Dynamics 365/CRM? If your organization is planning […]
Solomon Cloud Solutions to offer Dynamics SL consulting services to Sikich clients
By: Linda Rosencrance Professional services firm Sikich LLP will offer its Microsoft Dynamics SL customers consulting services and support from Solomon Cloud Solutions thanks to a new partnership. “Our customers will benefit from Solomon Cloud Solutions’ mature and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics SL,” said Mike Suglich, a partner in Sikich’s technology practice, in a […]