A common discussion in any project is what integrations are needed? This is a big question and often a point of much debate. I hope that this article helps demystify integration and make you consider your approach. The biggest question being to integrate or not to integrate? Why do we need to integrate? The primary question that we need to ask when discussing integrations is why do we need to integrate? By asking this crucial question will help determine the integration pattern that should be implemented. Depending on the reason why to integrate there may be a need to store…
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When starting a new Dynamics 365 implementation, it is a common question. Should we use a Microsoft or partner accelerator? Unfortunately, there is no simple answer, but hopefully, this blog post will help you navigate the choices and evaluate a fit for your business. The first question that needs to be answered is the accelerator you are considering really an accelerator or is it a product? The second question and more importantly, are you looking for an accelerator or a product? The term product and accelerator commonly get confused, and it is essential to understand what you need as a…
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with the Bearded CRM Guys on the Power Platform Podcast. We talk about community and the daily call I set up to allow people to continue to connect during lockdown! Listen to the podcast below and be sure to check out the other great podcasts the guys do here: Power Platform Podcast
Public speaking is a daunting task for many people, but it doesn’t have to be. You can do many things to improve your public speaking skills and become more successful as a speaker. This blog post will discuss 5 tips that will help make you into the best public speaker possible! Stay calm and breathe. The most important aspect of public speaking is your state of mind. You have to be confident and relaxed for your presentation to come across as natural, authentic, and lively. If you are feeling nervous or anxious before going on stage, just take a moment…
Are you new to working from home? Follow these simple guidelines to survive your new way of working! It is a gift which should be enjoyed!
I have been a loyal Microsoft Dynamics fan for over 15 years. I loved the power of the product and how easy it was to use. Still, something happened. Microsoft Power Platform (MPP) was released, and now I am in love with the Power Platform! Power Platform is a low-code/no-code solution that makes building business applications easier than ever before. What is Power Platform? The Power Platform is Microsoft’s latest offering in the cloud. Beginning with PowerApps, it has grown to include a whole suite of business applications from PowerBI and Power Automate. Why should you use the Power Platform?…
First off let me apologise for the lack of updates recently. We are all stuck at home due to the pandemic that is sweeping across the globe, so surely I should be adding new content all the time? I know, right! Well, I have not just been killing the hours watching Netflix I have been using the time to work on something that I have had in mind for a while. Some proper Power Automate training courses! Watch this space!
As I am sure you aware we are in a very unusual time in society with the current COVID-19 pandemic that is sweeping across the world. This situation is putting a lot of pressure on business continuity plans and putting them to the test. Up until yesterday, there was also an upcoming update coming for the power platform and dynamics 365. Microsoft has rightly identified that due to the current unprecedented events that many businesses will not be ready for the April release which was due to land on the 1st of April and the mandatory use of the unified…
It seems that the world has gone a bit mad amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The government has made the smart choice of advising people to work from home where possible. For some of us, that is just an ordinary day, but for many, it is a very new way of working! Working from home can be an isolating experience for many so let us pull together as a community and spend half an hour each day communicating! Join many members of the community and me for a virtual lunch on Microsoft Teams! Join the Meeting! Add to my Calendar! If…
Well, it has now been one year since I stepped through the doors in Egham and started my journey with PowerObjects and what a journey it has been! Deciding to leave my previous partner after almost 9 years was a difficult decision to make, but a year later it is a decision I have absolutely no regrets with. Actually, that is a lie. The only regret that I have is that I did not do it sooner! It has been a whirlwind year, to say the least, and I have joined a fantastic team. Working with a company that has…