Episodes

🌟 Straight from the source! Get ready for an exciting episode with Kennie Nybo Pontoppidan, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft! 🌟 🏄‍♂️Join Kennie, Brad, and Kris as the sit down at Community Summit North America 2024 in beautiful #SanAntonio, #Texas, where they explore the fantastic new of features in #BusinessCentral 2024 Wave 2! From enhanced reporting capabilities to #PowerBI integrations, this episode is packed with new features and insights you don't want to miss. Learn: ✨Why Communi...

Why should everyone in a team participate in code reviews? Because it's more efficient than doing it ALone! 😄 🚀Join us in this episode with Natalie and Stefan as we explore the ins and outs of code reviews, the art of clean code, and the transformative power of automation and AI tools like Copilot. 🧩 Key Takeaways: 🌟How to leverage code reviews to maximize collaboration and learning. 🌟Why you should strive for the holy grail of clean code, even if it's out of reach. 🌟How automation can tidy up...

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐑𝐏 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? 📐 If you guessed, "people", you get a free Dynamics Corner T-shirt (maybe; we'll see).💃🕺 Jokes aside, if you've ever struggled with a Business Central implementation, or any ERP implementation — whether you're a partner or an end user — you need to tune in to this episode. Kristoffer Ruyeras and Brad Prendergast sit down with Nelly Jebran in the Dynamics Corner chair (quite literally — watch to the end and see for yourself) to talk abo...

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟? It's a no-brainer: 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦! 🧠⌛ 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭? I'm sure you can all agree: 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴, 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘥𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴. 😥😴 Join hosts Kristoffer Ruyeras and Brad Prendergast in the latest episode of the Dynamics Corner as they learn how to automate financial processes and become more productive from former wannabe astronaut and 𝘵𝘩𝘦 time-saving master himself, Mark Rhodes! 💡👩‍🚀 Find out how Mark's team at Continia Software solves for: ✔️AP ...

Cutting-edge tech is just one side of successful software implementations. Have you considered what the other is? Join Kristoffer Ruyeras, Brad Prendergast, and Christian Lenz as they explore the often-overlooked human aspect of software implementations in the latest episode of Dynamics Corner! 🚀 🔍 Ever wondered how to best manage the people side of an implementation? 🤔 What about the evolving role of developers and project managers in today’s remote work environment? 🚧How should we manage r...

In this conversation, Brad and Kristoffer speak with Matt and Terri, Key Partner Solutions, and delve into the changing landscape of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and the significance of selecting the right partner for implementation. They emphasize the crucial role of a solution architect in ensuring project success and stress the importance of comprehending business requirements for successful ERP implementations. The conversation underscores the criticality of understanding business...

Cosmos is a fully cloud-based reporting and analytics platform designed for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. With Cosmos, you can make data-driven decisions at the speed of business. It is the only true cloud reporting and analytics solution for Business Central, built for accurate data, rapid insights, and everyday users. In this episode, Anthony and Brian unveil the latest enhancements to the Cosmos solution, revolutionizing how businesses report with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business C...

What does it take to scope an ERP implementation? How long does it take to implement an ERP solution? In this episode, Patrick Johnson shares valuable insights and tips for successful Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations in this conversation. The conversation revolves around implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and the factors to consider when scoping out an implementation project. The main themes include: The importance of planning and communication. The cha...

Listen as Freddy Kristiansen discusses the BCContainerHelper and AL-Go for GitHub as tools to help partners develop efficiently for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. These tools aim to provide managed solutions, allowing partners to focus on customer value instead of building their workflows and pipelines. Freddy discusses the importance of automated testing, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) workflows in app development, and the ability to deploy apps to different envi...

In this episode, Bert Verbeek speaks with Brad and Kris about Microsoft Fabric: what it is, how to use it, and how it integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The conversation also clarifies what we do with the Great Lakes—Data Lake and One Lake. They discuss how Microsoft Fabric is a powerful tool for businesses to leverage their data and make informed decisions. Send us a text #MSDyn365BC #BusinessCentral #BC #DynamicsCorner Follow Kris and Brad for more content: https://mata...

In this episode, Brad and Kris talk with John Siefert as he reveals a behind-the-scenes look at the various conferences organized by Dynamic Communities, including Community Summit North America, BizApps Partner Summit, and AI Copilot Summit. He emphasizes the importance of aligning the content of an event with the attendees' context and journey. John also explains the process of selecting event locations and the importance of conferences to the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central talent. C...

Natalie and Stefan joined Kris and Brad in discussing Code Reviews and Clean Code. The conversation explored the topic of code reviews and clean code. Natalie and Stefan addressed the purpose of code reviews, what code reviewers should look for, and the importance of following coding conventions and style guides. They also discussed the concept of clean code, emphasizing readability, maintainability, and adherence to coding conventions. Connect with Natalie on X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/Ka...

In this conversation, Kris and Brad join Dmitry Chadayev to discuss everything Business Central Online, including Security, Scalability, and Updates. Dmitry provided valuable insights into applying updates and hotfixes to the online service and the measures in place to ensure optimal performance and resource allocation. They also discuss the scalability of the database and compute capacity and the mechanisms to maintain fairness and prevent resource exhaustion. In this conversation, Dmitry discu...

Days of Knowledge is a partner-driven initiative that provides deep technical and functional training for consultants and developers working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The conference offers a variety of tracks, including developer, consultant, power platform, and introduction sessions. The agenda includes both 45-minute and 90-minute sessions to cater to different content needs. The conference also features a pre-conference training day for in-depth learning on specific topics...

When using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, there is a significant focus on the technological and developmental aspects of the team. One crucial but often overlooked concept is the management of a technology team. In this discussion, Christian Lenz joins Brad and Kris to explore the concept of elastic leadership and the different team modes – such as survival mode, learning mode, and self-organizing mode. The conversation also delves into the role of behavior in team dynamics and emphasi...

This discussion focuses on AI and Copilot, aiming to address the confusion and misconceptions surrounding AI. Our guest, Kamil Karbowiak, emphasizes that AI is a complex concept and that more clarity is needed about its capabilities. The conversation also covers various copilots designed for specific tasks and domains. Kamil delves into the limitations and future potential of AI in Business Central. Connect with Kamil on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/karbowiakkamil/) Send us a text #MS...

In this conversation, Brad and Kristoffer talk with Patrick Schiefer about Business Central design patterns and interfacing with Business Central. Patrick discusses using Azure Relay to access local hardware and Power Automate to access local file systems without writing code. Patrick highlights the power of the Business Central API and the ability to interface with other services. He explains using JavaScript add-ins on Business Central pages to interact with local hardware or services. The con...

In this episode, Kris and Brad are joined by Eric "waldo" Wauters and Arend-Jan "AJ" Kauffmann to discuss AL development for OGs, commonly referred to as "dinosaurs." The conversation covers enhancements to the AL language, the challenges of keeping up with the rapid evolution of the language, and the need for specialization in specific areas of AL development. During the conversation, waldo and AJ emphasized the importance of staying updated with new tools and features while acknowledging the l...

Discover the secrets behind becoming a true superhero in the Dynamics User Group (DUG) community! Join us as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of our community's stars! Send us a text #MSDyn365BC #BusinessCentral #BC #DynamicsCorner Follow Kris and Brad for more content: https://matalino.io/bio https://bprendergast.bio.link/

Cosmo Alpaca is a set of tools that make the development and implementation process for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central easier. It includes features like CI/CD pipelines, cloud development containers, and automation, which are invaluable for efficient and streamlined development. In this episode, Kris and Brad talk with Markus Lippert and Patrick Schiefer of CosmoConsult to learn all about a tool that all Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Developers need in their toolbelt. Connect...

In this conversation, Brad, Kris, and Tess MacKay share 30 practical tips for a successful Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation. They cover many topics, including team involvement, the crucial role of communication, and the value of continuous improvement. They also discuss the importance of leveraging partners and consultants and the necessity of periodic reviews to ensure a smooth and successful implementation. Send us a text #MSDyn365BC #BusinessCentral #BC #DynamicsCorner ...

Brad and Kris speak with Blazej Kotelko, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Power Platform integration Product Manager, in this conversation. They discuss the use of connectors in Power Automate, the availability of APIs for integration, and the limitations of on-premises versus cloud environments. Blazej also provides insights and suggestions for getting started with the Power Platform connector. The conversation covered various topics related to the Power Platform and its integration ...

In this episode, Tasha Anspach joins Kris and Brand to discuss various topics, including personal anecdotes and a detailed discussion on using CoPilot in Business Central for analysis views and Excel reporting. The conversation thoroughly explores using Excel reports and pivot tables within Business Central, including creating, filtering, and analyzing data. It also delves into the functionality of analysis views, data sets, and the integration of Excel with Business Central. Connect with Tasha...

In this conversation, Jannik Bausager, Group Product Manager for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, discusses various product roadmap and strategy topics. He explains how the product roadmap is determined. He also discusses the planning horizon for the roadmap, highlighting the difference between planning and sharing specific details. The conversation covered various topics related to the Business Central application roadmap and growth opportunities. The discussion also highlighted the sig...