Community Summit 2023 is now history, and based on the attendance, content, and general energy level, it’s hard to believe that the event came back live just two years ago. Here is a quick look at the highlights and what we’re most looking forward to in 2024. 1. Getting back to pre-pandemic numbers It was… Continue reading Community Summit North America 2023: 8 Key Takeaways
Category: ERP
Password Security and Protection Has Never Been More Important
How secure is your password? For years, the rule has been to use a complex password – the more complex the password, the more challenging it was for a hacker to access your account. Of course, that’s assuming they know your user ID, which, for many accounts, is your email. Password complexity is a function… Continue reading Password Security and Protection Has Never Been More Important
Remaining Vigilant: External threat detection with OSINT
For all the benefits that the internet has provided to businesses, from cloud computing giving you anytime, anywhere access to your information to robust data analysis at the click of a button, there are also increased risks of cyberattacks that take advantage of security vulnerabilities in the networks, devices, and applications used by these organizations.… Continue reading Remaining Vigilant: External threat detection with OSINT
Benefits of Business Central’s Integrations with Microsoft’s Technology Stack
There are many reasons to choose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (D365 BC) as your ERP – it’s a comprehensive, affordable, and customizable ERP that is secure, quick to install, and easy to learn. One aspect you might not know is how tightly Business Central integrates with Microsoft’s technology stack and productivity tools. Integration with… Continue reading Benefits of Business Central’s Integrations with Microsoft’s Technology Stack
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Comparison Chart: Business Central vs. D365 Finance + SCM
Microsoft has discontinued its support of all versions of Microsoft Dynamics AX, meaning there will be no new features or security updates to the software. Since there is no “next version” of AX, companies must replace AX with a completely new ERP system. Companies migrating from Dynamics AX but desiring to leverage the benefits of… Continue reading Microsoft Dynamics 365 Comparison Chart: Business Central vs. D365 Finance + SCM
10 Commonly Overlooked Areas that Can Potentially Add to Your ERP Costs
Companies looking to replace or upgrade their ERP can get bogged down or confused when attempting to create a budget for the project. That’s understandable because there are many moving parts to any ERP implementation, and every company has different cost structures, making it hard to compare apples to apples. One of the first things… Continue reading 10 Commonly Overlooked Areas that Can Potentially Add to Your ERP Costs
Incompatible Extensions Error on Auto Update for Business Central SaaS
If you are running Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) in the cloud, you or your administrator might receive an error message saying the attempt to update the BC environment was unsuccessful “because one or more of the installed extensions is not compatible” (see Figure 1 for an example error message). This error indicates Microsoft tried… Continue reading Incompatible Extensions Error on Auto Update for Business Central SaaS
What’s the Future for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Your Business? Know your options.
If you’re a Dynamics GP user, the last few years may have confounded you. Is Microsoft going to continue to support GP or not? The short answer is: Yes, absolutely, they will continue to support GP for the foreseeable future. 100%! The long answer, however, is a bit more complicated. Microsoft’s commitment to GP Microsoft… Continue reading What’s the Future for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Your Business? Know your options.
What is a Data Lake? 11 Ways Even Small Businesses Can Benefit from Them
When you hear “data lake”, like most, you assume that would interest only a large enterprise with tons of data to manage. While it’s true that data lakes are very beneficial in these cases, you might be surprised to know that businesses of ANY size can benefit from a data lake and that adopting them… Continue reading What is a Data Lake? 11 Ways Even Small Businesses Can Benefit from Them
Why Today’s Retailers Are Using Mobile to Increase Customer Engagement
By now, most retailers understand the importance of having an online presence. Unfortunately, too many of these companies are still underestimating the importance of mobile. It’s more than making your company website responsive on mobile devices. It means understanding mobile’s role in the buyer’s journey, from initial research to final purchase. A few statistics compiled… Continue reading Why Today’s Retailers Are Using Mobile to Increase Customer Engagement