Microsoft has a reputation for being a leader rather than a partner, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing as it exudes commitment to their agenda. But for many, the tech giant is seen to push its own plans rather recognize those of its partners. Microsoft aims to be the leader. This is apparent as it … Continued

After reading various books and blogs, it’s apparent that different developers use different techniques to keep themselves focused and productive. Here are five of the best tips we found for software development productivity, based on the thoughts of our developer friends. 1. Eat the Frog. Do the most important tasks first. You have a long list … Continued

In my years of working with the Microsoft channel (first GP, then NAV and AX followed by all disciplines of Microsoft partner) the most consistently interesting and rewarding thing has been learning about these businesses and how they are impacted by being a Microsoft partner.  I love understanding why these companies were set up and … Continued

Microsoft is continuing to rhyme with its lead message from the Worldwide Partner Conference – Dynamics professionals must now develop in a mobile-first, cloud-first world. Part of the fall-out from this is the elimination of Dynamics certification to allow for more training emphasis “On Azure” and “In Office 365”. A quote from Microsoft reads: “In … Continued

We are heading towards a new era of computing. That was the sentiment Satya Nadella delivered in May when he treated us to the first public demo of Skype Translate. Microsoft claims that Skype Translate will herald a more personal, human time for computing, where we finally bridge geographic and language barriers using computer technology. … Continued

The analysts knew it was going to happen.  After the 3,200 word memo from Satya Nadella about the future of the business, there were predictions that Microsoft was about to carve a chunk out of the workforce but what took many by surprise was the sheer number: 18,000 – the largest ‘lay-off’ in Microsoft’s history.  … Continued

  Imagine having the power to drive down house prices, reshape the financial sector, charge a new sexual revolution and rethink the tradition of marriage. We are a world under the influence of the Millenials – a generation that are also shaping the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem. Millennials are Generation Y – born into digital living, … Continued

So what exactly was it like to be one of 16,000 people gathered together in Washington to talk about the future of Microsoft? I’ll tell you, it was relentless – even for a Dynamics recruiter.   But not in the negative sense of the word, quite the opposite in fact. #WPC2014 (to quote its Twitter hashtag) … Continued