Reducing organizational friction to facilitate change is the mandatory first step for any executive team looking to modernize its operations. Organizational change fails not because leaders choose the wrong technology, but because teams are simply too overwhelmed by daily friction to execute a new vision. You cannot ask a burned-out workforce to innovate. When a…
The biggest cybersecurity threats don’t always come from the outside. But sometimes, they also sit quietly in the server room. While your IT team is busy defending laptops, email, and cloud apps, the old on-premises Dynamics server powering your finances and operations may be wide open to attack. These legacy ERP systems, like Microsoft Dynamics…
Microsoft Dynamics can run smoothly on physical hardware, but that stability comes with hidden risks. The constant drain of hardware maintenance, exposure to on-premises cyber threats, and the limitations around scalability and upgrades all add up to a fragile foundation for such a critical system. That’s why more organizations are turning to Dynamics on Azure.…
It’s time to take the next step in your digital journey. Long-term support for Dynamics 2012 ended in 2021. Meanwhile, the added security, flexibility and performance of Dynamics 365 Finance has created a new standard in ERP. While most Dynamics AX clients have made the leap to cloud with Dynamics 365 Finance already, many have…
Today, running your own security perimeter is no longer the safe choice. The economics have changed. The rules of governance have changed, too. What once felt like control now brings higher cost, more complexity, and greater exposure. Security is not judged by strong firewalls or written policies. It is judged by proof. Regulators, insurers, and boards now expect real-time evidence. They…
Mainstream support for Dynamics AX 2012 R3 ended on October 12, 2021. Only security hotfixes will continue to be provided through the extended support period that continues until January 10, 2023. For more information, see Microsoft Lifecycle Policy. On the surface, Dynamics 365 has a lot in common with its predecessor. Both solutions help enterprises…
Background A not-for-profit inmate training corporation produces over 3,000 products for businesses and state agencies. The organization was still using Microsoft AX 2009 for financial management, and knew it was time to upgrade to a modern, cloud-based solution to add efficiency, easier access, and improved security. The cost of maintaining servers on premises was too…
Legacy Systems Modernization A leader in protective wear has had a technological journey of constant evolution and adaptation. Initially using Dynamics AX for their ERP needs, it soon became apparent that the solution’s business complexity was overkill for the company’s daily transaction processing. In January 2020, they made a shift to Dynamics NAV. NAV, despite…
Background A building materials distributor specializing in lumber, hardware, plumbing, and window products upgraded its out-of-date Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 system to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance but needed to replace manual processes in supply chain management too. After reviewing several Microsoft partners, they chose Velosio based on its expertise in distribution and supply chain management. The…
