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6 Reasons Customers should go to Convergence

Friday, January 30th, 2009

1. Hands-on training
Learn how to get more out of the investment you’ve already made by choosing from more than 420 training sessions.

2. Networking opportunities with other users
Share insight and experience with users in similar industries and make connections that can extend beyond the conference

3. You’ll have Microsoft’s ear!
Meet the product experts who have a hand in the direction the software moves - and they want to hear what you have to say.

4. See what’s in store.
You’ll have the opportunity to see and hear about next version enhancements before anyone else.

5. Check out valuable add-ons
There is an enormous amount of 3rd party companies that build their businesses around creating solutions that extend Dynamics’ capabilities. These industry experts are available to talk with you and demonstrate their solutions in the vendor expo.

6. Have some fun!
This year, we are descending upon New Orleans

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Microsoft Releases a Dynamics GP Test Drive Environment!

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

I cannot say how many times I have had customers and prospective customers request the ability to get in there and “play” with a module or GP in general before they spend the money. I personally think that is a very reasonable request given the money being spent and the impact it will have on one’s business. Well, in response to these and similar requests, Microsoft has made a live Test Drive environment available online, which can be accessed here: www.DynamicsGPtestDrive.com. In addition to some videos for you to watch, there are very specific roles or functions to choose from and from there, you are able to access an actual instance of Dynamics GP running on a Virtual Server. To guide you, there are step-by-step instructions on performing the desired tasks, from logging-in to viewing a report.

There is part of me that recognizes that this is very useful and is appreciative to Microsoft for making this available, but there is another part of me that feels that while it is cool, certain expectations have to be set. (more…)

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Technology

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

 

Technology is both a curse and a blessing, much like the weather. Unlike the weather, we have choices about how we use technology. In our personal lives bad technology decisions are usually pretty innocuous, resulting in some frustration and wasted time. In our businesses, bad decisions can spell doom.
So, how should we approach technology decisions?
I will be discussing this and many other topics regarding businesses, software and society in the coming months.
Stay tuned…. Tobey

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Stepping it Up!

Friday, January 9th, 2009

I’m glad 2008 is history. Collapses and oversights like Bear Stearns, golden parachutes, a $700 Billion bailout (or whatever you prefer to call it), the Dow falling nearly 34% for the year; the worst year since the great depression, Bernie Madoff (?!!?), and more bad business from our automakers, make me crave change. I just want to move on. Unfortunately these events are not just last year’s chapter. Recovery will take time, require foresight, planning, and creative change.

It’s not a time to hunker down and wait it out. Rather, it’s time to step it up and take advantage of the investments you’ve already made. Maximize your resources. And for those of you who are my clients, that means maximizing productivity and business intelligence with your Microsoft Dynamics GP system.

Below I’ve provided some suggestions and also the tool you would use to carry each out. I have focused on specialty construction clients, but these ideas apply to most businesses: (more…)

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