This episode is sponsored by SignUp Software.
What does it really takes to control content in Business Central? Taking the perspective of Record to Report and the needs of office of the CFO, Business Central customers have key challenges they will need to account for.
Our guests, Patrick Nguyen and Bob Monio of SignUp Software, take us through typical requirements they see related to auditability, accounting, and analysis. We also discuss how to best understand what Business Central can do out of the box and when an organization needs to look for more specialized capabilities.
And we discuss the importance of SharePoint Online for most BC customers. The platform has continued to grow in popularity as a strategic component of more BC solutions, and Bob and Patrick explain the launch of SignUp Software's ContentGate for BC and how it works with SharePoint Online.
Finally, we discuss SignUp Software's plans for Directions North America 2025, including their pre-event and the educational content they will be providing there.
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This episode is sponsored by Resco and their Resco Next 2025 event.
Resco's annual event focused on advanced mobility, Resco Next, will be in Valencia on May 20 and 21 this year. The team has a variety of experiences planned, including a live podcast episode of Ambush on Air, the popular marketing-focused podcast series hosted by marketing consultant and NetStock partner marketing lead Sam Bush, our guest on this episode.
Sam has established herself in the Microsoft channel as voice for thoughtful marketing and demand generation, with a focus on impactful, people-to-people campaigns and strategies. She also tells us about her focus on bringing B2B marketing to younger generations and the challenges and opportunities of that effort.
And since MSDW is a media partner for the event, this episode offered a good opportunity to talk about some of the broader event themes we will be covering including advanced mobility software and services in the context of Microsoft Business Applications.
Jukka Niiranen is a former Microsoft MVP and a current Power Platform expert, offering his services through his own firm and sharing his views regularly on social media and in his newsletter. On this episode, Jukka joins us to talk about how his career has evolved, his current work, his technology outlook, and a few hints at his upcoming licensing session at DynamicsMinds 2025 (where MSDW is a media partner).
Jukka's career has evolved in the last decade from a consulting role with a Microsoft partner to founding a services firm to now opening his own consultancy. He also recently made the decision to end his 11-year streak as a Microsoft MVP and we discuss that experience. And Jukka shares some context on how the evolution of Microsoft Business Applications has shaped his advice to clients regarding AI, Power Platform, D365 apps, and more.
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This episode is sponsored by Staedean.
ERP solutions have evolved to support global supply chains, and they are put to the test each time new disruptions arise.
Our guest on this episode is Luciano Cunha, CEO of Staedean, and he joins us to discuss his outlook on ERP solutions for manufacturers managing complex and changing supply chains.
Luciano shares industry examples of Staedean's experiences and offers advice on how supply chains could evolve further in response to ongoing trade tensions. He tells us about why he recently wrote about the potential impact of tariffs in today's global economy, and we talk about how individual organizations can adapt and where they can find more optimization opportunities.
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This episode is sponsored by ERP Mechanics.
Document management is an essential element of any enterprise solution, and our guest on this episode, Roger Cruz of ERP Mechanics, has worked with document management systems for many years, with a particular focus on Lasernet.
Roger tells us about his years of experience deploying document management solutions. He shares some of the typical project execution techniques businesses have used and what has proven the most effective in different circumstances. We also discuss out of the box and unique use cases Roger has encountered, and how document management systems have evolved over time.
And Roger reviews some of the ways Lasernet has differentiated itself from other solutions available to Dynamics 365 customers.
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This episode is sponsored by emfluence.
Bringing marketing automation to life requires alignment between executives and the teams they lead. In this episode, we break down how different roles like CMOs, marketing directors, and marketing managers work together to turn strategy into action.
Our guest is emfluence President and CEO David Cacioppo, and he joins us to talk about tactical ways to get more out of your marketing technology investment. We discuss steps that marketing teams can take to improve lead management, customer retention, and tracking ROI.
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This episode is sponsored by Mekorma.
On this episode, Brendan Coffey, Director of Revenue at Mekorma, dives into the company’s evolution within the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ecosystem and discusses how businesses are modernizing their accounts payable (AP) processes.
The company's years of experience working with on-premises ERP technology and with the technical aspects of ERP migration give them unique insights into the growing adoption of Business Central, Brendan explains. But modernization and migration initiatives are not without their challenges, and we discuss trends and guidance for organizations planning for their ERP future.
Brendan also provides an update on Mekorma's v1.0 product launch for Business Central. He tells us what makes their solution unique, shares customer stories, and explains the company's approach to partnering in the BC ecosystem.
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This episode is sponsored by NMB Solutions.
Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management users will be thinking about global challenges in 2025. Our guests on this episode, Michelle Frennier and Chris Winstanley of NMB Solutions, help us understand some of the biggest risks businesses are facing this year and how to adapt.
Shipping cost management will demand particular attention, Chris tells us, as faster deliveries add more pressure to businesses. Labor shortages, rising costs for transportation, and auto-fulfillment demands will all color the picture.
Global trade compliance is another area of continued uncertainty, and Michelle helps break down some of the key risks and challenges.
We also discuss data visibility concerns, the latest in supply chain automation opportunities, and some of the solutions that NMB is bringing to bear to help teams improve compliance, shipping, and transportation.
Contact NMB Solutions to learn more: https://www.nmbsolutions.ca/contact-us