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Cloud ERP vs. On-Premises ERP: What's Better for Your Organization?

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Jan 19, 2023 10:00:00 AM

Today’s businesses face pressure to remain competitive in an ever-changing landscape. Data is a crucial asset for companies shifting to a digital environment. With information flowing back and forth from different channels, companies need technology capable of integrating data into a centralized platform. That’s led to an explosion in the use of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. One big question enterprises work to answer is whether to go with a cloud ERP vs. an on-premises setup.

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Topics: ERP

Top 7 Uses for Dynamics 365 for Sales

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Jan 17, 2023 10:00:00 AM

Today’s sales teams are swamped with managing different processes, data, and repetitive tasks. Overseeing it all is nearly possible without the right tools. Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales gives salespeople everything they need to improve customer relationships, track accounts, manage contacts, and close deals. Below are some ways businesses are leveraging the powerful capabilities of Dynamics 365 for Sales.

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Topics: Dynamics 365

Why Microsoft Dynamics is the Best Cloud ERP for Small Business

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Jan 12, 2023 10:00:00 AM

Businesses need software capable of helping them adapt to an increasingly online environment. While on-premises tools still have their place, many companies are looking for technology capable of helping them achieve a complete digital transformation. Microsoft anticipated this shift years ago. It’s the main reason they moved many of their popular enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools over to the cloud. The Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform is thought by many to be the best ERP for small business solutions.
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Topics: Cloud Based ERP

How to Upgrade to Dynamics 365

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Jan 10, 2023 10:00:00 AM

You may be considering an upgrade from Dynamics AX 2012 or 2013 to Dynamics 365 Business Central or another Dynamics product because of end-of-life support. There’s a lot of complexity involved in moving forward from AX 2012. It’s why many organizations turn to partners like Internet eBusiness Solutions (IES) to assist with the different phases involved.

With so many variables in everything from the database to the backing code, it helps to have the eye of an experienced professional evaluating the potential issues that might arise during your upgrade to Dynamics 365 Business Central.

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Topics: Dynamics 365

5-Step Guide to Dynamics ERP Implementation

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Jan 5, 2023 10:00:00 AM

Enterprise resource planning software (ERP) helps organizations seeking to automate standard business processes and achieve better performance from employees. Dynamics ERP lets organizations create a single source system for information tied to operations, commerce, supply chain functions, manufacturing, and finance.

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Topics: Dynamics ERP

How to Make a Dynamics 365 Backup and Disaster Recovery Plan

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Jan 3, 2023 10:00:00 AM

When disaster strikes, the last thing you want is for your company to lose all the information stored in your Dynamics 365 instance. You need a disaster and backup recovery plan to ensure you retain your data and get your business back up and running quickly. Investing in a robust Dynamics 365 Backup and Disaster Recovery plan protects data and keeps you from losing valuable business information. Let’s look at how you can implement a cloud disaster recovery plan for Microsoft Dynamics 365.

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Topics: Dynamics 365

How to Use Microsoft Dynamics CRM in the Retail Industry

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Dec 22, 2022 10:00:00 AM

Retailers today need the ability to adapt to changes, whether driven by supply chain challenges or shifts in consumer behavior. However, many still rely on outdated technology that doesn’t help the complexity of modern commerce. Consumers today expect flexibility around how and where they make purchases. Accomplishing that means finding optimal retail CRM software that scales as a business grows.

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Topics: Dynamics CRM

9 Dynamics 365 Best Practices You Might Not Be Using

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Dec 20, 2022 10:00:00 AM

A successful Dynamics 365 setup depends on putting a lot of time and effort into the implementation. You want to make sure you adopt features most useful to business users. That means doing a complete business analysis of what’s available from Microsoft Dynamics 365 and how you can design it to fit your company’s needs. That’s why we’ve come up with this list of Dynamics 365 implementation best practices to go over as you think through how you can best leverage the platform throughout your organization.

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Topics: Dynamics 365

Answering Common Questions About Microsoft Dynamics

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Dec 15, 2022 10:00:00 AM

Microsoft Dynamics combines the benefits of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) software into one platform. Earlier versions of Microsoft Dynamics included products like AX, GP, and NAV to help companies manage financial and operational processes.

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Topics: Microsoft Dynamics

5 Key Parts to Any Microsoft Dynamics CRM Training

Posted by Alanna Friedberg on Dec 13, 2022 10:00:00 AM

Whether your organization is new to Dynamics 365 or upgrading your implementation to include new modules, it’s essential that you provide thorough training to users. The better your Dynamics 365 CRM training, the more workers will feel confident using the platform for daily work. Investments in employee training help ensure you have people within your organization trained to use Dynamics 365 in ways that benefit your company. Here are some key features you should consider when developing a Dynamics 365 CRM training curriculum.

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Topics: Microsoft Dynamics CRM