10 Myths About O365 Debunked: Part III
This is my last part of my 10 Myths About Microsoft Office 365 Debunked Series, Part III. You can see Part I, here and Part II,
July 31, 2017
Tag: Partner
Wow! A Dynamics GP Multi-Company Financial Dashboard: Part II
Back in September of 2015, I posted a blog about how to modify Jared Hall’s awesome Excel Financial Dashboard that you can download. The problem
February 28, 2017
The Brite Side of Event Management
One of the most sought after abilities a person can possess in the business world is the ability to recognize potential.
May 16, 2016
KTL Holiday Party
Maryland in December brings with it an almost whimsical atmosphere. From the crisp winter air, the carolers in small towns, and the busy streets filled with holiday lights, it makes every moment have a feeling of happiness towards another successful year. The KTL Holiday party is no different. Employees from across the country fly in to celebrate 12 months of team success with a party in their honor.
December 9, 2015
Riddle Me, Query Me: Asking the Right Questions.
Everybody has dirty data. If you are lucky, on a normal business day it isn’t noticed very much, if at all. But, during a data migration, it can cause more than an embarrassment. It can cause a whole implementation project to come to a stop. Or, in extreme cases, it can make the whole dataset unusable.
Business data is valuable. Data is wanted for the convenience it brings. And, data is needed for legal reporting requirements. We can’t just throw dirty data away. We must respect the body of knowledge.
November 23, 2015
Microsoft Business Intelligence (BI) Tools Can Jumpstart your BI Initiative
I often get asked about Business Intelligence and related tools, as dashboards and data integration have become so common today, and everyone wants “instant information”. After all, aren’t we all information workers today?
Since my company is a Microsoft Partner, doing Dynamics (GP, SL and CRM) business applications, my first recommendation is to “look close to home”. You may be surprised how much existing BI you already own and are not utilizing if you use Microsoft products. (Dynamics, SQL, SharePoint, Office) The Microsoft BI toolkit is not a lightweight player in the BI market, as you can see from the 2013 Gartner’s Magic Quadrant graphic below.
March 19, 2015
Dynamics ISVs…Use Your Partner!
In previous blogs, I have touched on the sheer number of Dynamics ERP ISVs (third party products). They are great tools to add on to an accounting system, however choosing out of the thousands can be a daunting task. Implementing them can also be quite an undertaking. It involves multiple systems, and should involve several parties, not just the ISV but also your Dynamics Partner and IT personnel/company. All too often us partners get calls from clients saying they have purchased a product that was supposed to solve all their problems and now they have no clue how to use it and their ERP is crashing.
November 17, 2014
Ways You Can Benefit from Your MSFT Partner Relationship
In my last blog, I discussed how to get the most out of your ERP system. The key elements presented were: have a maintenance plan; train, re-train, cross-train your users; understand your business Model; take advantage of what the ERP system has to offer; and develop a strong partnership with your Business Partner. In this blog, I wanted to dig a little deeper into the relationship with your Microsoft Business Partner and how your organization may benefit from this relationship. Your Microsoft Business Partner can be key to the future success of your ERP system.
October 20, 2014
