Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: Targeted CRM intelligence; Revenue recognition; Marijuana grower win; Partner adds NAV, D365
By: Linda Rosencrance Gravity Software Releases Revenue Recognition Module Gravity Software, provider of a mid-market accounting software written on the Microsoft Dynamics platform, has released its Revenue Recognition module. The new module lets companies appropriately recognize revenue and expenses in the period it is earned in accordance with new standards from the International Accounting Standards […]
Basics of Master Planning in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations
By: Scott Hamilton Editor’s Note: This article is drawn from the recently published book by Dr. Hamilton about master planning in manufacturing. It represents the first of a 3-part series about the basics of master planning for managing day-to-day operations. The contents apply to those firms using Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations or Dynamics AX 2012 […]
LinkedIn passes the 500 million registered user mark
By: Matt Kapko Linked hasn’t slowed its momentum under the ownership of Microsoft. The professional social network surpassed 500 million registered users this week, up from 467 million members as of October 2016. The company’s growth rate has remained steady during the past year, including a quiet period after Microsoft announced plans to acquire the […]
Significance of SCM-Related Calendars in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations or Dynamics AX
By: Scott Hamilton Editor’s Note: This article is drawn from the recently published book by Dr. Hamilton about master planning in manufacturing. It represents the first of a 2-part article about SCM-related calendars. The contents apply to those firms using Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations as well as previous versions of Dynamics AX because the functionality […]
Mobile mapping helps field reps close more business using Microsoft Dynamics CRM
By: Linda Rosencrance About four years ago, Kerr Dental, the Dental Division of Danaher Corp., was looking for a way to enable its field sales representatives to more efficiently use the massive amount of data stored in its Microsoft Dynamics CRM system. The combined challenge was to help the field sales team increase their interactions […]
Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: NAV for retail garden center; Omnichannel AX retail; Partner marketplace; New competencies
By: Linda Rosencrance Chessington Garden Centre Expands into Lucrative New Business Areas Supported by Microsoft Dynamics NAV Chessington Garden Centre in the UK is using Microsoft Dynamics NAV integrated with LS NAV POS system from The NAV People to support its business plans. Dynamics NAV integrated with LS NAV has allowed Chessington to launch an […]
Microsoft Dynamics Partner Roundup: D365 for field service; Mobile data collection; New hosting CEO; Recruitment ISV recruits
By: Linda Rosencrance BroadPoint Launches Field Service Practice, Will Deliver Innovative Microsoft Dynamics 365 Solution BroadPoint Technologies, a business technology consulting firm that specializes in deploying Microsoft Dynamics 365, has launched a practice to support Microsoft’s Field Service Management solution. The practice will help businesses better manage and deliver service to their customers in the […]
Microsoft PowerApps, Flow add connectors, SharePoint usability, outreach to deskless workforce
By: Linda Rosencrance In the latest series of updates to PowerApps and Flow, Microsoft has updated integrations, enhanced workflow tools, and provided easier connection to the Common Data Service. Contextual use of Flow and PowerApps from within SharePoint Online has resulted in “soaring adoption”, according to Kees Hertogh, senior director of product marketing, in a new blog […]
Microsoft prepares to end new licensing deals for Dynamics AX 2012 R3
By: Linda Rosencrance Now that Microsoft has released the on-premise version of Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations, dubbed Dynamics 365 for Operations Local Business Data, the company will no longer offer Dynamics AX 2012 R3 to new customers as of July 1. This coincides with the expected Spring 2017 release of D365 for Operations. Although this […]
The NAV People releases D365 Cannabis, “seed to sale” for a new and complex industry
By: Dann Anthony Maurno The NAV People has released D365 Cannabis for the marijuana market-a market that, of course, operated informally before legalization. The NAV people describe D365 Cannabis as an “enterprise grade software [that] manages every aspect of the business from ‘seed to sale.’” As well as managing the greenhouse, growing and manufacturing processes, […]