Tecman Talks Dynamics

Microsoft Power Platform is a great way to do more with less, as Microsoft themselves state. The low code solutions it offers allow users themselves to become their own “Citizen Developer” and plug gaps in their solutions by building apps, flows, reports and more. Now, while this all sounds very exciting and the low/no code aspect makes it sound like a piece of cake, is it really as simple as it s...

What exactly is Microsoft Power Automate? How does it work? What does it do? And how exactly does it fit with my existing business software? These are the questions that we’ll be answering in this episode of Tecman Talks Dynamics. Our Power Automate experts are here to give you the ins and outs of Power Automate, demonstrating how it’s your key to maximising efficiency in your business. Whether yo...

In the first episode of Series 3 we discuss fast, fixed price, fixed outcome implementation methods for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. We compare this type of implementation with the more traditional, bespoke, tailored implementation methods (of which there are many options available now!) and explore how we, as a partner, work out what is the right option for our clients. As well as whe...

In the latest episode we discuss the recent Directions EMEA Conference held in Hamburg. We reflect on the key takeaways of the 3 days, such as the Power Platform boom and its positives and negatives, and the useful Microsoft Teams & Dynamics 365 Business Central integration to allow even those without a licence to see data within Teams. As well as the telemetry journey, reporting within Excel...

Do we need ‘Women in Dynamics’? And no, I don’t mean it like that! In this episode we discuss the reasons why women aren’t attracted to working within the tech industry and what changes have already been made. As well as what more can do done to really entice women to want to work in the industry. Liz also discusses her own experiences and what businesses can do to make tech (and Dynamics 365!) a...

With four main licensing options to choose from when it comes to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales (AKA Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM), how do you make sure you’re picking the best one for your business? In this episode of Tecman Talks Dynamics, that’s exactly what Liam, Jason and Kelly are discussing. Learn more about the key differences between the subscription options, what the costs are and what limit...

In this episode of Tecman Talks Dynamics, we’re discussing how the world of CRM has changed over the years. From the challenges faced historically, why we think the product is changing, and how to make sure your Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM set up is a success from the very beginning. Head of CRM here at Tecman, Jason, sits down with Sales & Marketing Director, Liam, to find out what steps you n...

Get up to speed with the latest updates and changes coming to Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and the Power Platform in the 2022 Wave 2 Release Plan. Changes to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales, Customer Services and Marketing are discussed by Liam and CRM expert Jason. With new integration options with Microsoft To Do and Teams and improved Omnichannel functionality, to just mention a couple of updates, t...

Whether you’re looking to move Dynamics 365 partner or wanting to implement #MSDyn365CRM or the Microsoft #PowerPlatform solution from scratch, there are some important points to consider when deciding on your choice of partner.   Discover how to ensure the partner is up to the job, how to check their knowledge, credentials and experience plus whether you should choose a single partner b...

Listen in to the latest changes to Dynamics 365 Business Central with the 2022 Wave 2 Release Plan. The relentless innovation and improvements cover finance, system administration, localisation, development, onboarding, the Power Platform, reporting and the user experience. James, Liz and Matt have done the hard work for you and gone through the improvements line by line, picked out the best ones...

Explore the under-utilised, out of the box reporting functionality within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central that you can start using TODAY. Best of all there’s no development required just some simple setup! Learn about ‘role centres’ and how the in-your-face display information can help you to achieve your KPI’s, how the new ‘company hub’ can make inter-company reporting a breeze and how Li...

Explore the features, competitor comparisons, costs, product gaps and upcoming new features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Marketing - as well as how it integrates with Dynamics 365 Sales (aka Dynamics 365 CRM) - to help you decide if it’s the app is for you. In this podcast Liam, Jason and Zak are getting brutally honest, discussing everything you need to know about Dynamics 365 Marketing and how it s...

Discover how you can upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central from Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Learn how to get bang up to date with the new technology (and functionality!), about what’s changed since the last episode on upgrading, our app ready process for your system’s custom code & modifications and the ins and outs of upgrading and testing. Listen today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

The first major Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central release for 2022 has been rolled out to all SaaS users. As with any cloud-based update (not just Microsoft’s!) there’s both positives and negatives to be found in the process. During this episode find out why having a managed service plan, whether in-house or with your partner can completely eliminate disruption caused by glitches within upda...

Explore the ins and outs of the all-important relationship with your Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner in this essential new episode. Discover why moving to another partner might not be as easy as you think and what to look out for when signing a new partner agreement. Plus get to grips with related Dynamics 365 Business Central licencing & technical considerations. Listen now!&n...

Discover the challenges that come with developing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and how to manage them. This jam-packed episode is for business decision-makers that oversee and control the budgets for the development of Dynamics 365 Business Central to meet their specific organisational needs. Find out why “writing the code” is now just a small part of the process and how a more planned...

Explore the latest, brand-new features in the 2022 Wave 1 release plan for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales, Marketing & Customer Service (aka CRM) and the Power Platform. There’s the capability to generate and join Microsoft Teams calls direct from within CRM, exciting new personalisation functionality and automation to add to your marketing emails, the ability to see marketing insights  on...

Check out what’s in the upcoming 2022 Wave 1 release plan for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. There’s a brand-new Shopify to Business Central connector, an important Microsoft security update to action, a whole host of improved integrations, better ways to deliver management reporting, plus much, much more new functionality to discover! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

In this episode James & Liam discuss the challenges faced in 2021 plus their predictions for 2022. They delve into the explosion of SaaS and how it increases your ability to manage the performance of your system as well as better protect it from security breaches like Ransomware attacks. They also cover the AppSource boom and what to look out for when downloading apps from there, as well as a...

An introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and how it both compares to, and compliments, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Our CRM expert gives his honest opinions on the two systems and shares how we at Tecman ensure you are using the right tool for you. In this podcast, we discuss everything from managing customer relationships right through to learning from lost opportunities. Listen...

If you are using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, then you’ll need to know about the new licensing changes that have now been introduced. Microsoft are calling it the ‘Bridge to the Cloud’, where they offer you more payment flexibility whilst starting your journey to the CSP or SaaS environment. If you’re confident you’ll be moving to SaaS in the next four years, this podcast is for YOU. H...

Want to understand what kind of person you need to implement, manage and evolve your core, business-critical software, like Microsoft Dynamics 365? The traditional IT Manager role of managing networks, hardware and local software installs is long gone with the move to the cloud. So how has the position developed, how do you begin to write a job description and where do you find the perfect candida...

Time flies when you’re transforming your business with Dynamics 365 Business Central, but it’s already time for the Wave 2 Roadmap for 2021. Our four Tecman Directors discuss all the many, small – but significant – changes that are coming this October. They include performance and functionality improvements across bank reconciliation, fast order entry, manufacturing, integration, reporting plus ne...

Did you know there’s now over 1400 apps that plug into your Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central? With a lot of them being free to download and explore, with no need to build a dedicated server for or make customisations to? No? Well you do now, and in this week’s episode of Tecman Talks Dynamics, we discuss why we love the AppSource so much and our top picks to compliment Business Central and...

Have you been hearing all the noise and excitement about Microsoft Power BI but not sure how it differs to your standard reporting processes? Well, in this episode of Tecman Talks Dynamics, you’ll get an easy-to-understand, non-technical exploration of Power BI and how it can help your business based on it’s features and functionalities. From essential information such as security and licensing, r...