Tecman Talks Dynamics

<p>Tecman Talks Dynamics is a regular podcast aimed at businesses that use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV as their everyday business system.  </p><br /><p>In each episode, the Dynamics experts at Tecman will discuss the most frequently asked customer questions and explore areas of the system that you may not have unlocked before. </p><br /><p>They will also be sharing their top tips in maximising your usage, performance and productivity within Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV (as well as Dynamics 365 Sales, Marketing & Service, previously CRM), based on their wealth of experience. </p><br /><p>The purpose of these podcasts is to inform and educate Microsoft Dynamics 365 users and ensure you are fully maximising your business system and continue to be efficient & agile as possible.  </p><br /><p>So, tune in to our no-nonsense podcast for businesses using Microsoft Dynamics and start learning today! </p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

S5 Ep13: AI in Action: A peek inside the new Payables Agent and its real-life usage

Accounts payable may not be the most exciting part of finance – but it’s absolutely vital. If you mess it up, your P&L will be all over the place. On top of that, it eats up loads of your team’s time. That’s why Microsoft have been working hard to come up with a smarter way to handle it via the Payables Agent.  Hear our team quiz Microsoft’s Principal Product Manager for Dynamics 365 Business Central, Soren Friis Alexandersen, about the new Payables Agent; how has been developed, tested and might work in a traditional manufacturing or distribution business. Get to grips with what it does today (and what’s coming later), how your team and the Agent can work together and how it shows its reasoning so you can start to trust its results and exploit it further over time. Listen today!  #MSDyn365 #MSDyn365BC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-29
53:24

S5 Ep12: Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM 2025 Wave 2 Release Plan

Get ready for the Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM 2025 Wave 2 release this October! Packed with new features in Sales, Events, Marketing, and the Power Platform, this update promises to enhance user experience with an innovative event hosting solution, Copilot-powered natural language searches and much more. Streamline your sales, boost your marketing, and revolutionise event management with this exciting release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-10
40:35

S5 Ep11: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2025 Wave 2 Release Plan

What’s new for Business Central 2025? Microsoft’s wave 2 release focuses heavily on all things AI, Copilot and Agents, we discuss their development and roll out into Business Central and what to expect as they enter general availability.  The latest Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central release plan also includes more financial management updates, improving usability and reporting, as well as supply chain improvements and a new quality app allowing for more flexible checking.  The start of autumn will also see the first Business Central price increase in almost 10 years, so maybe now is the time to consider license purchases to lock in current pricing? *Information Update NoticeWe mention that it has been 10 years since the last Microsoft Business Central Price increase. For your information, please note that the correct period is 5 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-22
49:20

S5 Ep10: AI in Business Central: Rise of Autonomous Agents

How AI and the implementation of autonomous agents are impacting the Business Central world. We explore Microsoft's development of agents, the cost implications of using agents, their flexibility and customisation as well as the potential future of agents handling more complex tasks. With the rise of AI, we also talk about its impact on jobs, emphasising that while some roles may be affected by agents, new roles will emerge, allowing humans to focus on more complex tasks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-23
25:09

S5 Ep9: Overlooked Features of CRM

Discover the hidden gems of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM that have been long overlooked! We explore the power of Knowledge Base Articles and Competitors to supercharge your CRM tool. In the age of AI and Agents, these features are invaluable. We highlight 5 overlooked features and explain why you should start using them today!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-16
28:49

S5 Ep8: SaaS and the rise of the security-first culture

In a world where even the biggest retailers fall victim to cyber-attacks and major system outages, you can forget the days where robust cybersecurity processes were thought of as a ‘nice to have’. Large organisations like Microsoft are promoting a security-first culture – and SaaS has its very own part to play. Tune in as Team Tecman talks about some of the vulnerabilities of on-premise systems, how SaaS and Microsoft Dynamics 365 technology heighten your data safety and even how world politics can affect access to your business information.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-30
37:34

S5 Ep7: To upgrade or reimplement? That is the question

We discuss the challenges and benefits of upgrading or reimplementing older versions of NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central systems. If you are on an older version, now is the time to upgrade and make the most of the current and upcoming features such as Copilot, Agents and reporting features that will improve business efficiency, save time and reduce costs.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-16
14:33

S5 Ep6: Unlocking Power Apps: options & real-life uses

Dive into Microsoft Power Apps and hear from our team about how they can transform your daily operations. Learn about the different types, their pros and cons, and how they smoothly integrate with Dynamics 365 Business Central and CRM, along with many other business systems. Plus, hear stories of the real-life implementations we've delivered and how they are already making a difference in field service, production, dispatch and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-08
26:34

S5 Ep5: Tecman Talks Dynamics - The Microsoft Edition with Kennie Pontoppidan

In our latest podcast, we take a look at the larger Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central roadmap and what is in store for the future of D365BC. We are joined by Kennie, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Program Manager specialising in Power BI. We discuss the evolution of Business Central tools and how they are used in different roles within a business as well as reporting, analysis, Microsoft Agents, performance and security within Business Central. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-19
49:23

S5 Ep4: The Key Benefits of Dynamics 365 Business Central Cloud Managed Service

In today's fast-paced business world, staying up-to-date with the latest software updates can be a daunting task. That's where Tecman’s Dynamics 365 Business Central Cloud Managed Service comes in, offering a seamless solution to manage your updates without the hassle.  Imagine having a dedicated team that schedules updates at the most convenient times for your business, identifies potential upgrade issues before they arise, and tests everything in a sandbox environment to ensure smooth implementation. This is exactly what Tecman Cloud Control provides. By leveraging their expertise and involvement in Microsoft community channels, Tecman ensures that your updates are not only timely but also trouble-free.  Say goodbye to unexpected disruptions and compatibility issues, and hello to a more efficient and reliable system. With Tecman Cloud Control, you can focus on what you do best, while they take care of the rest.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-18
32:35

S5 Ep3: Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM 2025 Wave 1 Release Plan

In this episode we go through the latest wave 1 release plan of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM. This release includes a whole host of exciting Agent related features; boost your qualified sales pipeline, update your service knowledge base and optimise operation schedules to just name a few. There’s something for everyone in this release (not just Agents!)! Tune in today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-14
43:26

S5 Ep2: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Wave 1 Release Plan

The Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2025 Wave 1 Release Plan is here. With lots of new features, we update on the new functionality and changes that are going to have a positive impact on your business operations.Copilot is a main feature this spring. Microsoft’s AI tool will now allow you to summarise outstanding tasks in Business Central, its chat feature is also becoming more knowledgeable in add-on apps and it will work with you to enhance purchase order line matching, saving your time and money.New features also include Power BI reports now being available with subscription billing, progress in Sales Order Agents, further enhancement with Shopify integration, the ability to preview sandbox environments and a whole range of improved usage features. Listen now to hear more!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-28
40:37

S5 Ep1: Dynamics 365 CRM storage. Don’t let ‘boring’ cost you a fortune!

Discover how you can make the most of your Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM out of the box storage allowance. We talk through the three types of storage offered by Microsoft; how much you get and give our hints and tips of how best to utilise the space. Don’t just purchase more when you get close to capacity, make the storage you do have stretch, listen to this episode as it may stop from splurging when you don’t need to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-22
51:45

S4 Ep14: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Highlights & What to Expect for 2025

We look back over the last 12 months, discussing the notable updates to Business Central and look forward at what’s to come for 2025. We discuss the exciting developments within Business Central over the last 12 months, noting the exciting changes and improvements, that are helping manufacturers and distributors improve efficiency and performance.  We talk about the increasing number of businesses moving onto SaaS, its increased reliability and how it is becoming even easier for users to work across multiple locations.  And of course, a 2024 review wouldn’t be complete without Copilot. We discuss the introduction of autonomous agents and how this revolutionary tool is going to be taking 2025 by storm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-19
36:28

S4 Ep13: Key Takeaways from the Dynamics 365 Business Central Conference - Directions EMEA 2024

We bring you the key takeaway from Directions EMEA 2024, the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Partner Conference held in Vienna earlier this month.  We tell you all the exciting news and developments from Microsoft and their plans for their products over the coming year. Hear about the improvements to the SaaS platform and how they have increased capability, scalability and reliability to their cloud-based service. We delve deeper into the world of AI and Copilot, discuss the introduction of Agents and how they are going to transform your daily Business Central operations. We also update you on the availability of reports and functions mentioned in the 2024 wave 2 release plan. Listen now hear how these exciting developments can help you optimise your business central operations today.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-18
32:44

S4 Ep12: Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Power Platform 2024 Wave 2 Release Plan

The Dynamics 365 CRM and Power Platform 2024 Wave 2 Release is coming and Tecman Talks Dynamics is here to get you up to speed with everything you need to know about the latest features and functionality updates. Jason, Kelly and Jon explore new and upcoming features across Dynamics 365 Sales, Customer Service, and Customer Insights (aka Marketing), as well as what's coming to the Power Platform. Of course, it wouldn't be a Tecman Talks Dynamics episode without talking about Copilot, so you can expect to learn a lot about how updates to Microsoft's AI tool will further enhance user experience across Dynamics 365 CRM and Power Platform to help you work more efficiently. If you’re a Dynamics 365 CRM or Power Platform user, you don’t want to miss this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-26
45:20

S4 Ep11: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 2 Release Plan

We take you through the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 2 Release Plan. With lots of exciting new features and some bigger Power BI updates, we talk about the changes and features that are going to have a positive impact on your business operations.The update includes new report demos, purchase order improvements and the integration of field service with service management. Developmental changes in Word now make reporting a lot more functional and the ever-developing Copilot is now helping with sales orders and bank reconciliation. Listen now for all the latest updates and to see how it can help our business today.Learn more about Clever Data Validation with Copilot and download your free trial today.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-15
44:42

S4 Ep10: Key takeaways from the European Power Platform Conference 2024

Working in an ever-evolving industry means staying up to date with the latest product updates. Something incredibly important when it comes to supporting our customers. Which is why we sent several members of our CRM & Power Platform team to the European Power Platform Conference in Brussels, to hear from leading experts in the field and bring back even more knowledge and information ready to further support our customers.In this episode of Tecman Talks Dynamics Jason is joined by Jon, Ellie and Zak to reflect on their key takeaways from the conference. Covering everything from streamlining Power Automate workflows, exploring design possibilities in Power Apps, as well as the questions we put to Power Pages specialists, how Microsoft Copilot fits into the Power Platform, and much more. Listen today and see what key takeaways your business could use. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-31
37:03

S4 Ep9: Quoting 101: Dynamics 365 CRM vs Business Central

When it comes to quoting, both Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics 365 CRM offer great capabilities – but which one should you use (or even both!), how should it all be integrated and what are the pros, cons and best practices to be taken into consideration. It can  can feel a little confusing, especially when there’s no “one-size-fits-all" quoting process that every business uses. The types of products and/services you're quoting for can also add additional complexities to navigate.   In this episode of Tecman Talks Dynamics we’re exploring the quoting functionality and integration between both Dynamics 365 CRM and Dynamics 365 Business Central, discussing the various aspects of quoting, such as pricing, look and feel, electronic signatures, tax, payment terms, and more. We’ll also be delving into the advantages and disadvantages of quoting in both systems, helping you choose the best tool for your business needs and processes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-27
47:41

S4 Ep8: Where is Business Central heading?

The rise and rise of cloud computing has accelerated the evolution of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with integrations becoming faster thanks to the advent of apps that extend functionality fast. However, expectations are rising too, with customers needing accurate real time data to help them stay ahead of the competition. Team Tecman predicts a future with customers wanting more advanced features to help them maximise their investment and keep ahead of the competition. Add AI into the mix and choosing the right partner will be critical. For the full story listen in:  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-12
31:13

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