This year’s Community Summit North America brought the Microsoft ecosystem together under one roof at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, delivering an event that perfectly captured where business technology is headed. Across every session, roundtable, and casual hallway conversation, it was clear that AI had officially arrived. A summit defined by Copilot If there… Continue reading Community Summit North America 2025: AI Takes Center Stage in Orlando
5 Signs Your ERP Is Slowing Down Growth (even if it still works)
When a company’s ERP system has been in place for years, it can feel risky to touch it. After all, it still runs the business, processes transactions, and closes the books each month. But “still working” isn’t the same as helping you grow. In fact, aging ERP systems often become invisible bottlenecks that quietly erode… Continue reading 5 Signs Your ERP Is Slowing Down Growth (even if it still works)
AI Over 40 Series – Week 10: Creating Simple Automations with AI
How AI literacy turned a routing nightmare into a three-hour solution When a key team member went on extended leave, I inherited their workload—including routing every signed client agreement to the right stakeholders. My predecessor’s email-template system looked simple: copy, paste, fill blanks, send. In practice, I lacked the data those templates required, forcing me… Continue reading AI Over 40 Series – Week 10: Creating Simple Automations with AI
Sustainability Through ERP: Reducing Waste and Improving Efficiency
Sustainability is a top priority for modern businesses, driven by environmental concerns, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are powerful tools that help organizations streamline operations, reduce waste, and improve efficiency. This article explores how ERP can support sustainable solutions for businesses as they journey toward a more sustainable and efficient future. Why… Continue reading Sustainability Through ERP: Reducing Waste and Improving Efficiency
How AI Is Powering Smarter Retail Decisions
Across retail, the buzz around artificial intelligence is now translating into concrete tools that let retailers act faster, manage complexity more effectively, and deliver truly personalized customer experiences. To turn that promise into reality, retailers must integrate AI not as a bolt-on, but as the engine powering smarter decisions across operations, merchandising, and engagement. From… Continue reading How AI Is Powering Smarter Retail Decisions
Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 540
ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. This week’s volume includes sorting lines by type, viewing SQL info in BC without direct access, troubleshooting BC with Event Recorder, and installation tips for BC v27. The Dynamics 365 Business Central community, consisting of developers, project managers, and consultants, collaborates across various platforms to share… Continue reading Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 540
Access Everywhere: Notes on Cyber Security from DEF CON 33
The 2025 DEF CON hacker conference, officially DEF CON 33, took place last August in Las Vegas with the theme, “Access Everywhere”. The event drew more than 30,000 cybersecurity professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts for presentations, workshops, networking, and competitions. DARPA’s AI Cyber Challenge The centerpiece of this year’s event was the conclusion of the AI… Continue reading Access Everywhere: Notes on Cyber Security from DEF CON 33
Why SaaS Is More Secure Than You Might Think: Debunking Myths and Understanding the Modern Cloud Advantage
When cloud software first entered the mainstream, many organizations were understandably cautious. Entrusting critical business data to someone else’s servers seemed risky — especially for companies that had long kept systems locked away in on-premises data centers under their own control. But today, that perception has changed. As technology and cyber threats have evolved, it… Continue reading Why SaaS Is More Secure Than You Might Think: Debunking Myths and Understanding the Modern Cloud Advantage
AI Over 40 Series – Week 9: Literacy Before Agency
Why we keep making the same mistakes How a room full of leaders convinced me we’re repeating 50 years of hype Last week, I joined a panel of seasoned executives buzzing about “agentic AI” and its promise to transform every facet of business—from client engagement to workforce structure. The big ask? Hire AI specialists. But… Continue reading AI Over 40 Series – Week 9: Literacy Before Agency
How Copilot in Business Central Helps Finance Teams Work Smarter
The promise of AI has remained elusive for many finance professionals. To ensure adherence to regulatory and audit requirements, many finance teams have been slow to integrate AI capabilities into their daily workflow. Reluctant to use AI in your finance team? Copilot in Business Central can help your finance team do more, faster, and with… Continue reading How Copilot in Business Central Helps Finance Teams Work Smarter