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Why Is My Dynamics 365 Slow? (And Other Troubleshooting Tips)

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Jan 10, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Even if your IT department does everything correctly, you may occasionally run into issues while working in Dynamics 365. Optimal system performance depends on various factors, so it’s not always about your internet connection speed. Let’s look at some common reasons for Dynamics 365 running slow. In addition, we’ll cover some other solutions to problems users may encounter.

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Should Ecommerce Businesses Use Microsoft Dynamics 365?

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Dec 3, 2024 10:00:00 AM

The current business landscape is more complex than ever. For example, local and federal regulations impact how eCommerce businesses handle customer data. Global events impact the supply chain, which can affect a company’s ability to deliver products on time. You need business applications capable of helping your company users navigate these changes. 

Microsoft Dynamics 365 eCommerce helps your organization do everything from building a new storefront to managing payment transactions. You can easily streamline your eCommerce operations. Let’s look at different ways you can use Dynamics 365 Business Central to optimize your eCommerce functions. 

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Upgrading from NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central: What You Need to Know

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Nov 28, 2024 11:03:53 AM

Dynamics NAV is an established, robust enterprise resource planning (ERP) tool that helps organizations manage business functions, including finance, human resources, and supply chain management. However, many companies happy with NAV find themselves needing to extend their ability to scale their ERP solution with company growth. In addition, they’re looking for a solution that lets them operate in the cloud. 

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central expands upon the capabilities provided by Dynamics NAV. Let's examine why companies might want to undergo a NAV to Business Central upgrade and the process involved. 

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Topics: Business Central

Integrating Business Central: Everything You Need to Know

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Nov 26, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Businesses often find it necessary to integrate different applications with native and third-party applications, which usually presents challenges for IT professionals and developers. One advantage of Dynamics 365 Business Central is that it can be integrated with existing Microsoft environments and popular third-party software. Let’s explore what’s possible with Business Central integration.  

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Business Central: A Guide to On-Prem to Cloud Migration

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Nov 19, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Are you looking to make your business more agile? One way of doing that is by moving your current Dynamics 365 Business Central instance from on-premises to the cloud. That lets your company unlock benefits like streamlining your operations, cost savings because of fewer server costs, and a greater ability to scale and grow your business. Let’s look at how you migrate Business Central on-premises to Business Central Cloud. 

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Dynamics 365 vs Dynamics Business Central: Which to Choose

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Nov 12, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Looking to expand its footprint in the world of cloud ERPs, Microsoft launched Dynamics 365 Business Central in 2018. The enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution primarily targets small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). One point of confusion for many is that Microsoft already had other ERP solutions in the market that had become very popular. 

Business Central was initially known as Dynamics NAV, the on-premises version. You also had Dynamic AX, whose functionality is now spread across Dynamics 365 Finance, Project Operations, and Human Resources. There’s also Dynamics GP, another popular small business ERP. 

If you’re considering moving from your on-premises Dynamics installation to the cloud, it helps to understand the benefits of such a move. That’s why we’ve prepared an overview of Business Central vs. Dynamics 365 popular ERPs. 

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Microsoft Dynamics vs. Salesforce: Which CRM is Best For Your Business?

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Nov 1, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Your choice of customer relationship management system (CRM) can be a game-changer for your company. You need a platform capable of helping you build meaningful customer relationships. It needs to streamline lead tracking, task automation, and contact management.

If you’re wondering, “Does Microsoft have a CRM?” the answer is yes. Dynamics 365 and Salesforce are two enterprise-grade CRMs capable of helping your employees work smarter, not harder. The following Microsoft CRM vs. Salesforce comparison can help you decide which solution would best fit your business environment. 

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Topics: CRM

HubSpot vs. Microsoft Dynamics 365: Which Works Best for Marketing?

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Feb 6, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Customer relationship management (CRM) tools help businesses manage, coordinate, and organize customer information. They’re essential in helping salespeople manage and track inbound leads and help marketers understand the impact of individual campaigns. HubSpot and Microsoft Dynamics 365 are two of the top CRM solutions organizations use for marketing and sales. Let’s look at Dynamics 365 vs. HubSpot and how their capabilities make it easier to manage functions in both. 

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How to Find Top-Tier Dynamics 365 Support

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Jan 30, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Microsoft Dynamics suite of business solutions gives small and large organizations access to quality customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) capabilities. However, it’s always helpful to have consultants available to provide support from the point of installation to ensure that you have the right modules for your business needs. Internet eBusiness Solutions (IES) understands the intricacies of working with various Dynamics implementations, from AX to the current cloud platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365.

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How to Use AI Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Jan 23, 2024 10:00:00 AM

Data is everywhere. We send information every time we use a mobile device. Developers leave behind information when they create a new application. Organizations have started realizing the value of harnessing data to aid in digital transformation and gain an industry advantage. Microsoft Fabric provides enterprises with a comprehensive platform with an integrated, end-to-end solution that simplifies data analytics needs.


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Topics: Microsoft Fabric