Cloud Perspectives

We were at Directions EMEA 2019 with thousands of other Dynamics developers, implementers and experts (and scooters) to network, collaborate and hear the latest news, updates and best practices from Microsoft.

As the modern workplace demands connectivity, Chris Stewart-Smith looks at whether traditional software can keep up. If not, then where can businesses turn for support?

Paying upfront for ‘up to 72% cost savings versus pay-as-you-go’ is a no-brainer, right? Well, not always.

Here, the Modern Workplace team look at the benefits of Windows 10 and some of the reasons why organisations should upgrade.

Just a few reasons why Microsoft Dynamics 365 is the perfect solution for schools, along with ways that resellers can actively engage, lead the conversation and help educational establishments succeed.

Later in 2019, as well as throughout 2020, a range of major Microsoft products will reach the end of extended support. This means that products like SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 Professional and many more will no longer receive security updates.

Choice and competition continue to intensify across every aspect of commerce, causing customers to become ever more discerning. Chris Stewart-Smith explores how organisations can optimise engagement and keep customers coming back.

In today’s hyper-competitive market, you can gain success by developing solution sales that provide unique value to customers. It might sound obvious. But more businesses could – and should – be making more effort to differentiate themselves.

Optimising operations in your business with intelligent processes can accelerate your responsiveness, improve services levels, and reduce costs – and who doesn’t want to achieve any of those benefits at the moment?