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Get the most of your Investments with Dynamics AX and Magento Integration

By Nandita Nityanandam
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In the world of e-commerce, being flexible and agile is essential for the success of any business. However, poor access to order information, lack of real-time inventory sync, and outdated manual data entry for quotations, order fulfilment, customer returns, and back-order processing can thwart growth plans. If you’re looking to be competitively responsive, it is critical that you integrate your Dynamics AX and Magento systems. Such an integration allows for automated data synchronization – between products, orders, and inventory – and helps you focus on increasing sales, without worrying about keeping data in sync. An integrated system will go a long way in ...
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New Benefits With Your Membership

By Liz Shine
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I have some big news to share: Starting April 17 th , the User Group for Dynamics 365 (D365UG) will be part of your AXUG membership! What does this mean? It means your membership with AXUG will give you access to D365UG.com with more content, more resources, more like-minded users, and a personalized site experience. The enhanced D365UG site provides: Expanded resources specifically developed for those who are considering or have moved to Dynamics 365 Educational offerings to sharpen your professional skills and help make you a subject matter expert in your organization A community of like-minded professionals, just like you – whether you continue ...
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Don’t Miss Out! Join Us for Summit EMEA, 24-26 April in Dublin

By Kaylie Verhagen
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Time is ticking. Don’t miss out on your last chance to register for Summit EMEA . From 24-26 April, the Convention Centre in Dublin, Ireland will be taken over by nearly 1,500 Dynamics users and partners from all over Europe for Summit EMEA. Register Now. Get Inspired by 200+ Sessions The Summit EMEA programme offers attendees the opportunity to hear about the latest trends and developments within the industry and attend technical and functional training for all product versions. At the moment, 128 D365UG/AXUG sessions and 100 D365UG/CRMUG sessions have been announced within the conference schedule. Don’t Miss These Side Events Alongside ...
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How to Lose a Partner in 28 weeks… and SAVE Your Implementation in 12

By Jo Olson
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Many of you may immediately see the title of this blog and raise an eyebrow. You may be thinking, “How can you lose your implementation partner and possibly remain on course to be successful without impact to your timeline?”. However, over the course of our implementation “addition by subtraction” has been a theme repeated. Our implementation of D365 has been unconventional to say the least. We have evolved from our original partner from May of 2017 until December of 2017 trying to implement a broad scope of functionality in both D365 Finance and Operations and CRM within 9 months but not gaining any traction, to moving forward with an experienced team of independent ...
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Why Reporting in Ax2012 is Difficult and what you can do about it

By Gina Pabalan
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​ Reporting in the Context of an ERP Project Implementing a new ERP system consumes significant resources: time, money, and overall energy of the business. Many times the legacy ERP system, which has evolved over the years, is meeting the business’s basic day-to-day operational needs, including its reporting and general data needs. Nevertheless, companies sometimes decide to replace legacy ERP systems with a more modern, flexible ERP system in order to adapt to changing business needs, take advantage of technical advancements, and help drive the organization to the next level – and in some cases to replace those old “green screens,” sometimes the kiss of ...
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Summit EMEA: The Value of Building Lasting Relationships within the Community

By Kaylie Verhagen
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It’s proven that communities exist because of the relationships within. Even though it’s usually the content that brings you to an event like Summit EMEA, the great experiences you will have are founded in the interactions with the community. From 24-26 April, the doors of the Convention Centre in Dublin will open for three days of the Summit EMEA conference. Join the community of nearly 1,500 Microsoft Dynamics 365, AX and CRM users, industry experts and software development vendors from all over Europe for this can’t miss conference: Register Now Hear it from your peers These days, there are many ways to consume information online, but nothing beats ...
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Arrive Smart & Leave Even Smarter: Summit EMEA Pre-Conference Academy Classes You Shouldn’t Miss

By Kaylie Verhagen
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With Summit EMEA drawing nearer, it’s also time to get ready for Summit EMEA’s Pre-Conference Academy. Besides filling your agenda with inspiring breakout sessions and opportunities to learn, you have the opportunity enhance your Summit EMEA 2018 experience by joining Pre-Conference Academy . On Monday, 23 April, there are seven half- and full-day classes to choose from covering a variety of topics, such as Power BI, Finance, and Dynamics 365. Explore all available classes. Here are some Pre-Conference Academy classes you shouldn’t miss: Dive Into the Power BI World | Monday, April 23 | 09:30 – 17:00 Instructor: Tristan Malherbe, Microsoft Data ...
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Your Peers are the True Rock Stars within your Community, meet them at Summit EMEA

By Kaylie Verhagen
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With the rise of the Internet and all of the content that comes with that, it can be difficult to justify the time & effort it takes to travel to a conference. If you can look up industry information online and log into a webinar to learn about the newest trends, why bother heading to Summit EMEA to expand your knowledge? Learning from other people’s experiences at a conference is the most effective way of getting up to speed with the latest developments and products. Luckily, Summit EMEA has plenty of opportunities for you to do that! Hear it from your peers We’ve spoken with several users, MVP’s, partners and Microsoft within the community about ...
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‘Build Your Own’ Focus Conference: Customized Microsoft Dynamics 365/AX Training

By Delaney Freer
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We all have unique needs when it comes to our jobs. It can be difficult to find ways to customize your education, but Focus, held May 21-24, 2018 in Indianapolis, provides just that! Focus does things a little differently than our traditional conferences - It is split up into four, two-day mini-conferences. All Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics 365, AX, CRM and NAV users are invited to join their peers and technical experts in the "Crossroads of America" where you can pick and choose which Focus conference to attend, best suited to your skills and interests. Monday, May 21- Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Dynamics NAV User Group (NAVUG) Power BI User Group ...
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Passionate Cloud Speaker: Q&A with Arbela’s Digital Transformation Evangelist, Tim Harris

By Sarah Morgan
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Tim Harris, Arbela VP of Strategy If you read my articles, you know I like to interview influencers and people in the know. This week I’d like to spotlight Tim Harris, VP of Strategy here at Arbela Technologies. Myself as someone who’s been through timeshare on mainframes, the bold new world of client-server and now the digital transformation in the cloud, I know it’s all about data, how quickly users can access meaningful data and how quickly that data can transform the business to profit. Of all the people I’ve met, no one can deliver the digital transformation message better than Tim Harris in a way that empowers change. SDM: Tim, how did you find ...
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Give a Raise to the Next Person Who Asks, “When Are We Going to Upgrade?”

By Sarah Morgan
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At least once a day someone in your organization asks, “When are we going to upgrade AX2012 R3 to D365 for Finance and Operations?” and you give the stock answer, “When it’s budgeted by the board – we just went live with AX2012 R3 last year.” Then you add the email to your Outlook file labeled “Upgrade Committee” which also reminds you to check your on-premise licensing dates and ask IT about any upcoming fixes. With that interruption over, you doggedly go back to running your company because sales are down, inventory is lost, production is delayed, shipping is delayed, and customer service is blowing up with complaints. Just another day. If this was your ...
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ASC 842 and IFRS - New Leasing Standards are coming

By Dan Edwards
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​​As I am sure many of you are aware, there are new accounting standards coming both US GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. While the changes are similar, there are some significant differences between the two new standards. While I cannot get into all of the changes and difference here in a simple blog post, I will be presenting a session at Summit EMEA in Dublin, Ireland and Focus 2018 in Indianapolis, IN on the topic. In summary, the new standards will require companies to record the majority of all leases on their balance sheet. This includes office leases, vehicle leases and equipment leases. There are some exceptions for low value ...
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Video: Why Content is King at Summit EMEA

By Kaylie Verhagen
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As you probably already know, content is king at Summit EMEA. Over 400 submissions for content came in, but the programming committee has selected only the best and most requested sessions to be included in the program, to ensure the highest quality of content possible. Hear it from your peers We’ve spoken with several users, MVP’s, partners and Microsoft within our community about which content they look forward to most and why they’re headed Summit EMEA. In the video below, Fredrik Neiderud, Sarah Critchley and Thomas Bonde share their story: Session highlights At the moment, 104 D365UG/AXUG sessions and 94 D365UG/CRMUG sessions have ...
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D365UG/AXUG Summit Phoenix Announcements – Call for Proposals, Hotels & More!

By Delaney Freer
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D365UG/AXUG Summit Phoenix is the only conference that brings the Microsoft Dynamics 365/AX community together to learn, connect, network and have access to finding the solutions you need. With three months before Early Bird pricing ends there are announcements and actions that await you! Call for Proposals If you are a subject matter expert with a great concept for an educational session for Summit Phoenix, you’re in the right place. We are now accepting proposals for educational sessions through April 20, 2018: Submit Your Ideas. Hotel Blocks Housing for Summit Phoenix is officially open with discounted Summit group rates available until Sept. ...
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Enhance your Summit EMEA Experience with These Inspiring Side Events

By Kaylie Verhagen
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With only five weeks to go, Summit EMEA is taking form. Alongside the main conference, there are also plenty of inspiring side events that will allow you to enhance your Summit EMEA experience and get the most out of your visit to Dublin. Don’t miss out on these side events happening at Summit EMEA. Pre-conference Academy - Monday, 23 April, The Convention Centre Dublin Besides filling your agenda with breakout sessions and opportunities to learn, you can now maximize your Summit EMEA 2018 experience by joining our Pre-Conference Academy, new this year! Half- and full-day trainings are available on Monday, 23 April. There are seven classes to choose ...
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Guide for Experts wanting to speak at Dallas AXUG?

By Brandon Ahmad
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With the surge of interest in our area after the successful Dynamics 365 Saturday event, I've had many questions from partners about speaking at our chapter. I thought I would take the time to write a post about it First, if you are interested in speaking at our UG meetings? I'd like to say Howdy and welcome to Dallas. We appreciate deep subject matter experts taking their time to deliver thoughtful, meaningful presentations with educational value. Our chapter members are amongst the most friendly out there, and you will enjoy getting to meet us. Second, how do you go about selecting Topics? The process is highly objective. Dan and I get a ...
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Focus 2018 schedule now available! Register today for access to 45+ deep-dive sessions

By Delaney Freer
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Over the last several months the Focus Programming Committee has worked diligently to determine the most relevant and useful session topics for Microsoft Dynamics 365/AX users and they are ready to share Focus 2018 session details with you! Check out the schedule The full schedule of deep-dive sessions is now posted online. View the 45-plus session line-up and accompanying descriptions so you can find the right ones for you. Looking for CPE eligible sessions? We've got those! All sessions are 90-minutes long, taught by technical experts, and cover intermediate/advanced topics. Click here to view all Focus sessions, including speakers ...
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All You Need to Know About Quality Control in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations

By Nandita Nityanandam
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A quality product is key for every company to survive and flourish in the market. Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations provides tools to help you automate design, pre-production, production, and post-production activities. It helps manage business performance by collecting, controlling, and analyzing quality system data – irrespective of where the goods are –warehouse, purchase or dispatch. Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (earlier known as Dynamics AX) offers a set of processes around Quality Management and Quality Control. Quality Management deals with nonconformities, and helps you in deploying corrective measures when a quality standard is violated. ...
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Last Chance to Keep More Coins in Your Pot of Gold – Register for Summit EMEA by Thursday to Save €200

By Kaylie Verhagen
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Join your Dynamics 365, AX & CRM user group community at Summit EMEA 24-26, April located in the home of the lucky, leprechauns Dublin, Ireland. Lucky you, you can save up to €200 on your Summit EMEA registration now though you’ll need to hurry, prices increase this Thursday! Register Now Curious who else will attend? We’ve spoken with several influentials within the Dynamics 365, AX and CRM space on why they’re headed Summit EMEA. Check out their blogs! D365UG/AXUG Blogs: · Mike Ehrenberg, Param Kahlon & Muhammad Alam , Microsoft & Keynote Speakers · Sarah Chritchley , Microsoft MVP & Speaker · ...
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Outsource Dynamics Support to Overcome Your Technical Debt

By Lori Ann Kruse
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A technical debt is a metaphor to describe compounding shortcuts and workarounds in a software system, caused by the accumulation of shortcuts and workarounds. Quick and easy short-term solutions result in faster production, but incur a risk of poor performance issues and increasing costs in the long term. Often, racking up a technical debt becomes unavoidable due to limited IT resources and efforts to keep up with the speed of the market. However, it’s possible to dig your company out of a technical debt. One way is to leverage partnerships, such as a Managed Services Partner , to help your IT department to focus on strategic business initiatives, like innovation, ...
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