Microsoft Azure And Dynamics 365 Solution, Azure Cloud Services

Create a Robust and Scalable Cloud Platform with Azure and Dynamics 365

Azure offers companies a stable cloud environment to store data and host business applications. Combining Dynamics 365 and Azure gives small and mid-sized companies (SMBs) everything they need to compete with larger industry competitors.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 is built on top of Azure, making integrations between the two solutions a seamless process. Every Microsoft Dynamics 365 purchase comes with a free Active Directory (Azure AD) subscription to manage user identities and control access to Dynamics 365 applications.
With Azure AD Dynamics 365, you can provide specific access to data for individual apps like mail, contacts, calendars, and folders. You can also set up connections to Power Apps from mobile devices.

This is one of the major benefits of using Dynamics 365 on Azure cloud — simplified identity management, faster deployment, and built-in compliance tools.

Protect data passing through your Dynamics 365 and Azure solutions like Business Central to protect data and ensure you adhere to your organization’s regulatory framework. Information stored in Azure gets stored in multiple copies across various geographical zones. That redundancy keeps your storage account available in case of a natural disaster or other failures.

Azure security features for Dynamics 365 users include encryption, threat detection, and automated compliance reporting — all essential for regulated industries.

Azure also enhances Dynamic 365’s ability to enforce a company’s personal data requirements along with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Organizations can also use Azure AD reports to track suspicious activity using any Dynamics 365 services.

Make Smarter and Faster Decisions Using Azure and Dynamics 365

Integrating Azure and Dynamics 365 with your business intelligence (BI) solutions let you pass information throughout the organization. Users gain access to data when needed, transforming how they leverage data. Having trustworthy information at your fingertips in real-time empowers your workforce to make more informed business decisions.

Your ability to set up a consistent, user-friendly ERP with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Azure helps you accelerate the speed of business. Employees gain the ability to work together on projects to accomplish the goals set out by the organization.

Using Power BI with Dynamics 365 and Azure gives teams a powerful way to visualize KPIs, track sales performance, and monitor service outcomes — all from a single source of truth.

CONTROL THE SPEED OF YOUR GROWTH

Because Azure and Dynamics 365 are subscription-based, you can decide which apps you purchase or scale up your Azure storage limits. That flexibility is key to enabling your organization to scale as you acquire new business or introduce new projects. Azure cloud services also make it easy to integrate new technologies or third-party solutions without overhauling your infrastructure.

Improve Business Performance

The combination of Dynamics 365 business applications and the support of specialized Microsoft Azure services helps companies plan out their future business needs. Use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Azure dashboards to get a holistic view of everything happening within your organization. Your IT department can expand as they need to handle the growing demands of a company. Azure integration services also enable smooth connectivity across systems — a critical component in digital transformation efforts.

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President of Invicta Watch Company of America

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Managing Director, Coral Gables Trust

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CPA

We have been using Great Plains for almost 15 years since the DOS version. Now we manage over 350 plus companies in GP. We tried a few local partners but I can attest that we could not have grown our business without the consultative approach of IES.

Azure Functions are serverless solutions that let developers use code they’re comfortable with versus having to learn an entirely new language to build Dynamics 365 apps. The ability to refactor code means companies don’t have to hire new developers or other consultants if their business needs change. You can deploy Dynamics 365 Azure Webhook functions through existing deployment models in your Visual Studio instance.

Developers wishing to preserve legacy code can lift it into an Azure function to use without having to redefine existing business requirements. Best practices for Dynamics 365 Azure deployment recommend using event-driven architecture like Azure Functions to reduce cost and improve responsiveness. Azure Functions also let you turn legacy integrations into an API with event-driven RESTful endpoints. You can scale your Azure Functions based on business needs or improve the performance of your Dynamics 365 applications.

Future-facing organizations can leverage Azure Functions to set up microservices with Dynamics 365. For example, you can set up individual functions to handle qualified leads and disqualified leads for your sales contacts.

Integrating your Dynamics 365 CRM or ERP with Azure DevOps helps your support teams deal with escalated cases and resolve work items faster. Azure DevOps’ continuous delivery and continuous integration (CI/CD) pipelines make it easier for development teams to handle new feature requests and bug fixes to your Dynamics 365 production environment.

You can build, test, deploy, and manage your Dynamics 365 applications using Microsoft Azure DevOps. Use Azure boards for Kanban or scrum to discuss, track, and plan various projects through every stage of the development lifecycle. Teams can also keep up with backlogs and use analytics to maintain oversight of the status of a project.

Creating an ideal platform combining the strengths of Dynamics 365 and Azure starts with meticulous planning. If you’re moving from an on-premises instance of Dynamics, you’ll need expert help to ensure a smooth transition. You’ll also need support services to handle any issues that arise within your Dynamics 365 Azure cloud instances.

Internet eBusiness Solutions provides the expertise necessary to optimize your Azure Dynamics 365 platform. We help you decide which applications provide the most benefits to your business and help you configure Azure to support your growing business needs. Reach out to IES today if you’re ready to position your company as a top player in your industry.

Does Dynamics 365 offer a lot of different business tools?

Yes. Dynamics 365 includes a wide range of business apps for sales, marketing, customer service, finance, operations, and more. Many of these can be customized using Azure cloud services or integrated with Power BI for deeper insights.

Start designing your Dynamics solution right away with our Solution Designer. Choose from our selection of features and modules to create a solution perfect for your business. Not sure what the right solution is? One of our technical advisors can assist you with a free consultation.