You might think of an ongoing support plan as a kind of “insurance” for protecting your Dynamics 365 investment. Different plans offer different levels of “coverage.” All subscribers get “emergency” support, plus a number of self-service options out-of-the-box. But you’ll have to pay in order to access the hands-on support—from a real person—that really makes…
Microsoft Dynamics already helps businesses adapt to change. Whether it’s evolving technology, changing customer expectations, or a pandemic-induced pivot. Microsoft has already established a strong foundation in the cloud. But to help users prepare for opportunities and obstacles on the horizon, they’ll need to stay a few steps ahead of the curve. Below, we’ll share…
Today, every company is a data company. It doesn’t matter if you’re a tech giant, a rising SaaS startup, or a cash-strapped environmental org—if you can’t put your data to work, your business won’t make it past 2025. But—some industries have it easier than others—with B2B sales, marketing agencies, e-commerce brands, being the most obvious…
According to CIO’s 2021 Tech Priorities Poll, 65% of IT decision-makers say they plan to ramp up cybersecurity spending within the next year. The data also found that 21% plan to upgrade their current security stack during that same timeframe. That’s more than planned upgrades in any other category–including analytics, CX, and collaboration tools. Investments…
ERPs are traditionally associated with supply chain management tasks—managing inventory, production schedules, suppliers, fleets, and so on. And yeah, ERPs dynamics do deal with all those things—but they can also do a whole lot more. At its core, an ERP is a shared database for managing resources—which covers an expansive list of business activities including…
Cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) technologies like Dynamics 365 are at the heart of any digital transformation. They provide the flexibility and baked-in intelligence needed to bring transformations to life. See, legacy systems have become a barrier to digital transformation. Digital transformation improves the customer experience, streamlines operations, and drives sustainable growth. They lack the…
If you’re gearing up for a Dynamics 365 cloud migration, you already know what you stand to gain from a successful implementation. Cloud ERPs represent an opportunity to break away from the limitations of traditional on-prem solutions. Think–fragmented systems, poor visibility, security issues, and growth constraints. Like any digital transformation project, your Microsoft Dynamics 365…
The cloud hardly feels disruptive in an era dominated by AI and big data. After all, migrating from on-premises hosting to the cloud has been an urgent matter for years—a critical first step in any digital transformation journey. COVID has further solidified the cloud’s place in the IT stack. We’ve seen organizations scramble to meet…
The new version of Common Data Service, which is referred to as CDS for Apps (CDS 2.0), is extremely powerful — and when integrated with Microsoft Flow, PowerApps, PowerBI, and Dynamics 365 the results are unparalelled. In this post, we will walk through the steps to create, integrate, and test a complete Dynamics 365 integration…
As companies grow, ERP complexity and customization increases. Therefore, upgrades can become intensive, disruptive, and time-consuming. It’s no wonder many companies will delay upgrades for long periods of time. Next to “new implementation,” no words may impact a client more than “upgrade.” After all, companies aren’t still on Microsoft Dynamics AX4 and Dynamics AX2009 because…
