They look similar – even under the hood. But don’t mistake Project Madeira for Dynamics NAV 2016, two NAV veterans say.

Joining us to distinguish Dynamics NAV from Project Madeira – and to make sense of the upgrade strategies and Extensions – are author, consultant, educator, and NAV MVP Mark Brummel, and Andrew Good, CEO of Dynamics NAV partner firm Liberty Grove Software.

Among the provocative topics we cover with them:

• If Project Madeira is a Dynamics NAV “cousin,” how does it resemble Dynamics GP instead?
• What is the partner opportunity with Project Madeira? Think upgrades, volume sales, simple implementations.
• The open source difference. Don’t expect the same customizability with Project Madeira that you’ve enjoyed with Dynamics NAV.
• NAV and Madeira Extensions. Why are they a plus, but how do they restrict partners from delivering tailored solutions?  

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In this week's MSDW Podcast, we look at plans for Dynamics GP’s release cadence, the sunset of Management Reporter for Dynamics GP, Microsoft’s GigJam preview, CRM data quality, your role in improving Dynamics AX.

Among the stories:

• The twice-a-year Dynamics GP release cadence. Microsoft pledges to listen to those why cry “too much of a good thing!”
• Why Management Reporter for Dynamics GP is like the Crown Victoria. So said GP expert Marc Polino of FastPath. It’s old, reliable, but will it improve at all?
• Microsoft’s Public GigJam Preview. Could its ad hoc, cross-app, cross-device approach make it the collaboration tool to beat all?
• Why improvements to Dynamics CRM make enterprise architecture vital. Never mind what the product can do, what should it do, and what belongs in other systems?.
• Are in the dark about the quality of your data? You’d be shocked how quickly it ages, but, automation tools can keep it fresh.
• The role of the community in improving Dynamics AX; what can you do for Dynamics AX? A thought piece by Thomas Bonde Ejby, Enterprise Solution Architect, AXVICE
• A profile of Singaporean Dynamics CRM MVP Aileen Gusni. She’s a consultant with NEC, but you might know her as Dynamics CRM, the name of her blog.
• A look at Microsoft’s 2016 Partner of the Year Winners and Finalists.

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That’s right – with no code whatsoever, it’s possible to use Microsoft Dynamics CRM to create powerful business solutions for sales, service, marketing, and social.

Joining us to tell us all about it is TheCRMWiz – he is Dynamics CRM MVP Nicolae Tarla, a Senior Manager withKPMG Canada, and author of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016 Customization – newly released by Packt publishing and available from Packt and Amazon at $35.99

Among other things we’ll hear

• How CRM 2016 can be seamlessly embedded into various productivity tools (like Office 365 and Outlook)
• Will your customizations hold up in a Dynamics CRM upgrade?
• How to customize Dynamics CRM to integrate with OneNote
• What you can and cannot do to customize your Dynamics CRM installation, and where you’re better off using, for example, PowerApps.