Alex Marzban

Alex Marzban is a software engineer and technical writer focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365, ERP systems, and applied AI for finance and operations. He studied computer science and mathematics at Boston University and completed a master’s in computer science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Recent Posts

How to Handle Document Capture in Microsoft Dynamics 365

Posted by Alex Marzban on Jul 15, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Even in today’s digital workplace, many companies still perform a lot of document capture tasks manually. That includes processing invoices, registering documents, and reporting. Microsoft Dynamics 365 enables organizations to develop automated processes that seamlessly extract, categorize, and integrate information from documents into their business operations. Teams can reduce manual input and improve overall efficiency by putting critical information at the fingertips of those who need it.

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Topics: Microsoft Dynamics

4 Use Cases for Document Data Extraction in Microsoft Dynamics

Posted by Alex Marzban on Jul 8, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Businesses handle a constant stream of documents, including contracts, purchase orders, and invoices, that contain information critical to their operations. However, the process of getting to that data can be cumbersome. Information can be submitted in various formats, including PDF, scanned image, or paper form. Having to review these files manually can limit accessibility and slow down the decision-making process.

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Topics: Microsoft Dynamics

Dynamics 365 Migration Guide: A 7-Step Process

Posted by Alex Marzban on Jun 23, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Planning a data migration is a tricky process, but it’s vital to keeping up with the latest updates to CRM software that can improve the productivity of your team. However, there are a tremendous number of pitfalls that can be incredibly stressful if you’re not prepared. Making sure your team’s workflows are in sync with the new software is just as important as migrating the data. But that’s not all; cleaning up the data and mapping the features are just as important as using a test environment before deploying the software.

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Topics: Dynamics 365

How to Create a Plugin for Dynamics 365

Posted by Alex Marzban on Jun 3, 2025 9:00:00 AM

While Dynamics 365 provides organizations with various ready-to-use business features, your company may have a business scenario that requires something more customized. For that reason, Microsoft made it possible for developers to create Dynamics 365 plugins to handle those situations. We’re going to walk you through the basics of  how to create a plugin for Dynamics 365.

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Topics: Dynamics 365

5 Use Cases for Microsoft Power Platform Copilot

Posted by Alex Marzban on May 9, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology have started a new era of transformation in the business world. The recently launched Microsoft 365 Copilot aims to provide organizations with a way to leverage AI in everyday business processes and workflows. Power platform solutions further enhance this capability by enabling organizations to automate, analyze, and build applications seamlessly. The Microsoft low-code platform enables business users to create applications without the need for deep technical expertise. It helps companies develop solutions faster and with fewer resources. 

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Topics: Microsoft Dynamics Software

How Much Does Microsoft Dynamics NAV Cost? A Dynamics Pricing Guide

Posted by Alex Marzban on Feb 25, 2025 10:00:00 AM

Microsoft Dynamics has undergone a lot of changes over the years. Your company may still use legacy versions of Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, or Microsoft Dynamics AX. Microsoft has gradually rolled functionality into newer platforms from these older versions, but many companies continue to rely on MS Dynamics NAV for their enterprise resource planning (ERP) needs. You can obtain functionality that provides your company with a full-scale customer relationship management (CRM) or an ERP solution.

Understanding the cost of Microsoft Dynamics NAV is crucial for businesses planning their IT budget. From licensing fees to implementation expenses, knowing the full scope of pricing can help you make the best decision for your organization. Let’s look at how the pricing works for various Dynamics products.

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Topics: Dynamics NAV

Adding Milestones in Microsoft Project

Posted by Alex Marzban on Mar 15, 2022 11:30:00 AM

Businesses large and small often find themselves juggling multiple projects, plans, and tasks. Unfortunately, keeping up with all often becomes a job in and of itself. That’s where it pays to have reliable project management software to help project managers organize the way they plan and run projects.

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Topics: Microsoft Dynamics