Data Storage

Dynamics 365 and Attachment storage

John PhillipsProduct Updates

Although Microsoft Dynamics 365 can provide one location for all your internal data needs, careful management can be required should your business use many attachments against records. Storing everything within Dynamics 365 can be convenient, but there are more cost-effective methods.

Small Business CRM

Dynamics 365 Business edition is coming, but what is it?

John PhillipsProduct Updates

Later this year, Microsoft will be announcing its release schedule for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business edition. This follows their earlier release of the first Business edition app – Finance & Operations. However, with this new version, and the variety of Apps that are available for this and the existing Enterprise edition, it can be confusing as to which is the …

Dynamics Marketing

Microsoft Dynamics Marketing to be discontinued in May, 2018

John PhillipsProduct Updates

Following Microsoft’s announcement in October 2016 that no new contracts would be signed for their Microsoft Dynamics Marketing service, they have further announced that the service will be retired entirely on May 15th, 2018, leaving businesses that use the service with a big decision to make.

Dynamics 365 Licenses

Transitioning from CRM Online to Dynamics 365 licenses

John PhillipsProduct Updates

As part of Microsoft’s plan to retire the CRM brand and push Dynamics 365, one element that has changed is the licensing model for Enterprise Edition. There’s no getting away from the fact that the new licenses are more expensive, but with Strategy 365’s transitional pricing offer, the financial impact can be eased.

Visual Studio Reporting

Dynamics 365 Reporting in Visual Studio

John PhillipsProduct Updates

Should you wish to go beyond Dynamics 365’s built-in reporting, and Power BI doesn’t quite give you the flexibility you need to create the bespoke reports your business requires, you may wish to explore the Visual Studio route. However, although Visual Studio can provide powerful functionality, there can be a few hurdles to overcome to get your reporting environment set …