The MSDW Podcast

This episode is sponsored by SignUp Software . For Dynamics 365 Business Central users, the decision between embedded and external accounts payable (AP) automation solutions can have a lasting impact on the organization. To understand the topic further, we spoke with Rob Ashe, Vice President of North America at SignUp Software, and David Huether, Chief Commercial Officer at NEXT 365 for North Amer...

MSDW was a media sponsor of this week's DynamicsCon 2025 event, live in Chicago. In our travels, we met up with some Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management experts to get their perspective on Microsoft announcements, customer feedback, and other plans.  In this episode, we hear from Microsoft MVP Alicia King (Keener) of RSM, James Cook , director with enVista, and Joe Christensen , found...

This episode is sponsored by Coffee + Dunn . As buyer behavior has evolved, sales and marketing teams have tried to keep pace. Understanding buyer behavior remains key, says our guest, Thomas Manders, CEO of Microsoft partner Coffee + Dunn, but data gathering and contextualizing insights for sellers have proved a challenge for some firms. In this episode, Thomas shares examples of business process...

This episode is sponsored by Avalara . The complexities and challenges of use tax compliance only seem to grow as a business expands its operations and customer base. Our guest, Avalara use tax product solution consultant Myles Metzger, explains some of the most common misconceptions about use tax and why it is so tricky for finance teams to comply. Myles also explains some of the common challenge...

This episode is sponsored by Mekorma . It may be hard to believe, but many partners are still unaware of the Accounts Payable compliance best practices. On this episode, Mekorma's Director of Revenue, Brendan Coffey joins us to highlight regulatory updates impacting AP teams and explains how those changes tie into partner observations and feedback at Directions NA 2025. We discuss the increasing d...

Alicia King (Keener) received her first Microsoft MVP award in 2024, but her experience with Dynamics ERPs goes back more than 15 years. She joins us to share some of the meaningful experiences in her professional journey and her perspective on the present and future of Dynamics 365 F&O.   We discuss Alicia's approach to community participation , how she has extended her expertise into specific in...

This episode is sponsored by Yooz .  When a Microsoft reseller like Innovia considers channel partnerships, it does so in the context of strategic plans related customer needs, growth goals, and market opportunities. On this episode, we sit down with Tim Teeter from Yooz and Trish Boccuti from Innovia to discuss how their organizations have successfully collaborated by prioritizing customer needs,...

We're wrapping up our Directions North America 2025 coverage with more perspective from channel veterans   who were listening and presenting. Robert Jolliffe , Andrew King , and David Laster talked to MSDW during and just after the event. They shared their impressions of Microsoft's presence, the impact they expect from pre-built AI agents like the Sales Order Agent, and Power BI advances. And as...

This episode is sponsored by PayTrace . Security and automation are top of mind for most CFOs and finance teams this year, especially when it comes to payments and accounts receivable. For Dynamics Business Central users, embedded payments can solve both pain points. Our guests, Jeremy Boogaart and Carlton Ortega of PayTrace, share the latest enhancements to Trace AR for Business Central. We talk...

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...

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,...

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 me...

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...

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 ex...

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 h e joins us to talk about tactical ways to get...

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 mig...

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...

This episode is sponsored by SignUp Software . When Tina McGrath first encountered ExFlow from SignUp Software, she was working as the finance lead in an ERP transformation project for a Dynamics AX customer moving to D365. Their older invoice automation software presented a range of challenges, including integration issues, lost information, usability, and customization complexity. On this episod...

This episode is sponsored by k-ecommerce ,   powered by MDF Commerce. On this episode we are talking about automation and e-commerce with Patrick Fusarini and Rich Fowler of k-ecommerce. B2B organizations face complex requirements in their commerce decisions, and Rich and Patrick tell us about what the requirements they are hearing from Dynamics 365 customers today.   Many scenarios are driven by...

Microsoft is taking an AI-first stance to its Business Applications portfolio, but what does that really mean for customers, system integrators, and consultants? Dynamic Communities (DCI) is launching a new event next month that aims to take on the full scope of the Microsoft-centric AI discussion. The AI Agent & Copilot Summit North America takes place from March 17 to 19, 2025 at the Hilton La J...

This episode is sponsored by Resco, hosts of Resco NEXT 2025 .   Resco has recently announced their upcoming Resco NEXT 2025 event, taking place in Valencia, Spain from May 19-21 2025. Our guest, Trevor Metcalfe, takes us through some of the plans for the event including speakers and hints at the agenda, which continues the focus on field workers and mobile, deskless scenarios This year's event is...

This episode is sponsored by SignUp Software . On this episode, we are exploring how companies approach Procure to Pay and why the concepts, process and technical capabilities surrounding it have gained so much traction. Procure to pay typically includes accounts payable processes, but that's only part of the story. My guests on this episode, Bob Monio of SignUp Software and Brendan Coffey of Meko...

This episode is sponsored by Evenica . On this episode, Kelly Mazur, Marketing Director at Evenica, shares her biggest takeaways from this year's NRF Retail Big Show conference. Mazur details what Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce capabilities she and others demo'd for the retailers in attendance, and she shared the two major themes showcased across the Microsoft booth. She  also discusses commerce...

This episode is sponsored by Evenica . In this episode, Evenica's Kelly Mazur dives into the world of modern e-commerce technology, breaking down the key differences between Headless Commerce and Composable Commerce. She unpacks these buzzwords, explaining what they mean, how they work, and which strategy might be the best fit for your business. Mazur also shares real-world examples of third-party...

This episode is sponsored by enVista . The devices and applications available to frontline workers continue to evolve. On this episode, Chris Tordi and Mark Laatz of enVista join us for to explore the integration of Microsoft Teams and Dynamics 365, RFID asset tracking, voice automation, and connected worker solutions. You will learn how tools designed for frontline workers enhance productivity, e...