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Convergence 2010: Should I Bother?

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

My immediate answer to this, every year is always YES and here is why:

  • It is far and away Microsoft’s largest user conference;
  • Unrivaled access to the actual Microsoft employees who create and support the product you depend on for your day to day activities in your business;
  • Countless learning events throughout the week, including several different tracts depending on your industry and role;
  • Networking events are plentiful; where else will you have the opportunity to talk to other businesses very similar to yours, who use GP and find out what works well for them?

But this year especially is a HUGE YES and here is why: (more…)

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Dynamics GP: Getting the Most Out of Your Time

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Choices.

How we spend our time each day, month, year, is entirely up to each one of us.  While it may seem that we are held captive by outside forces, we all have choices.  If we choose to plan our time rather than react to the demands on our time, we will inevitably be more productive and have more time for the things we enjoy.

If you’re living in the Dynamics GP world the way I am, and you want to plan your time in order to maximize productivity, I suggest you plan now for the following opportunities. (more…)

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Microsoft Dynamics GP Conferences

Monday, August 24th, 2009

If you’re a Microsoft Dynamics GP organization - customer or partner, there are many ways to obtain the training, insight into future developments, and peer networking that are critical to making the most of your investment. In my mind, tops on all lists are the many conferences that are available, but which one is right for you? Check out the overview I have put together below and then consider which conferences provide the most return on investment for you and your organization: (more…)

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Virtual Convergence

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

This week, Microsoft released “Virtual Convergence”. This is an online portal where you can access presentations from different tracts as well as the key notes and a wealth of other information. If you did not attend Convergence and therefore do not have login credentials, there is limited capability, but still very cool nonetheless. Check out Virtual Convergence and see for yourself!

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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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