MSDW Podcast: Microsoft Dynamics 365 SMB and Enterprise roadmap review

This week we’re bringing back the Dynamics news. Jason and Dann review a range of recent announcements and commentary pieces. It’s a wide-ranging episode, touching on Summit and Directions EMEA, and looking ahead to eXtreme365. Topics include Dynamics 365 Tenerife and NAV’s future, Dynamics 365 hybrid and on-prem plans, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and more. 

Notes

• 1:15 - Dynamics NAV “Tenerife” and what it means for NAV users
• 4:30 – Partner views on how Microsoft needs to support vendors in the NAV channel going forward
• 8:20 – Are we entering a new era in NAV-related tech?
• 10:30 – Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Enterprise roadmap and progress, as reported at AXUG Summit
• 12:45 – First impressions of D365FOE GM Muhammad Alam’s keynote at AXUG Summit
• 15:11 – D365FOE on-prem and hybrid plans, what we know so far
• 20:15 – Dynamics 365 CRM rollout announcements – What experts are saying about the importance of v9
• 22:40 – CRM community interest in progress with LinkedIn Sales Navigator integration
• 25:20 – SMB partners plan for the future direction of selling Dynamics 365 (Guus’s article; James Crowter’s article and podcast)
• 29:45 – eXtreme365 in November, a look ahead.
• 33:00 – Expert roundup: GDPR opportunities, state of mobility, how partners are servicing and supporting SL
• 37:45 – A look ahead to upcoming coverage