This episode is sponsored by Upland Software. In a world where the next revolutionary contact center technology is always just around the corner, the reality is that agents still need real solutions today. Computer-telephony integration (CTI) is the real game-changer, says this episode's guest, Denis Francoeur, Director of Product from Upland Softw…

We talked to two speakers; Rebekka Aalbers and Chris Huntingford about their session at Nordic Summit 2023, where they dressed up as a unicorn and a dinosaur. Benedikt Bergmann (LinkedIn & Twitter) and Ulrikke Akerbæk (LinkedIn & Twitter) hosts this season. We recap the Nordic Summit 2023 in Copenhagen by talking with organisers, speakers, voluntee…

In this first episode, Guro Faller introduces Benedikt Bergmann and Ulrikke Akerbæk as hosts for this new season of the Nordic Summit Podcast. We discuss what it's like to organise events, and Guro shares one of her most fond memories. In this season we recap the Nordic Summit 2023 event in Copenhagen. We talk with organisers, speakers, volunteers,…

This time we had the opportunity to talk to Claire Edgson (LinkedIn & Twitter) and Carl Cookson (LinkedIn & Twitter). The topics we covered were Governance, Security, and how to solve the lack of people in our line of work. On this Podcast from 2022, our host Guro Faller (LinkedIn & Twitter), and her co-host Benedikt Bergmann (LinkedIn & Twitter) w…

In this last episode of the Nordic Summit Podcast, we are talking to Sara Lagerquist (LinkedIn & Twitter) again. This time we talked about how the event went and future Nordic Summits. On this Podcast from 2022, our host Guro Faller (LinkedIn & Twitter), and her co-host Benedikt Bergmann (LinkedIn & Twitter) will interview different guests. Those a…

PACX resources How to (quickly) set Dataverse table icons - DEV Community by Riccardo Gregori PACX ⁓ an open source, extendable, add-on for Power Platform CLI Home · neronotte/Greg.Xrm.Command Wiki · GitHub Other News Meeting cost calculator 💰 on LinkedIn by Kristine Kolodziejski Darkmode with a toggle button for Dataverse by Andrew Butenko Thought…

In this episode, we talked to Iain Connoly and Daniel Laskewitz. We talked about mental health, work-life balance as well as just attending an event without having responsibilities like organizing. On this Podcast from 2022, our host Guro Faller (LinkedIn & Twitter), and her co-host Benedikt Bergmann (LinkedIn & Twitter) will interview different gu…

This episode is sponsored by insightsoftware. The rapid increase in attention on AI has generated lots of new conversations at insighsoftware, a global provider of comprehensive solutions for the Office of the CFO. Their customers in the Microsoft ecosystem want to bring AI and ML to bear for better performance, but challenges around data often bec…

Tricia Sinclair (LinkedIn & Twitter) and Kaila Bloomfield (LinkedIn & Twitter) are well-known members of the community. In this episode of the Nordic Summit Podcast, we talked about upskilling, diversity, new people to tech as well as other events which are coming up. On this Podcast from 2022, our host Guro Faller (LinkedIn & Twitter), and her co-…

Power Apps YAML Code Generator (matthewdevaney.com) by Matthew Devaney Why your Power Platform Setup Needs a Repo - DEV Community by David Wyatt Delight your end users with the new file upload experience - Microsoft Power Platform Blog by Ankita Vishwakarma Enable Azure storage for Power Pages | Microsoft Learn Copilot Studio Newsletter #06 | Linke…

See the release plan here: Microsoft Power Platform: 2024 release wave 2 plan (EA= Early Access, PP = Public Preview, GA = General Availability) Power Apps Select records faster with look-up control EA Jul 24, GA Oct 24 View and act on your data more efficiently with new grid features EA Jul 24, GA Oct 24 Use the Power Platform Environment Settings…

In Episode 114 of the XrmToolCast, Daryl and Scott talk Microsoft MVP Ivan Ficko about his newest tool, Power Roles! Some of the highlights: MCU Power Roles Dynamics BC Origin Sniffs Network Traffic, determining the rights required Will it work in Canvas Apps? Scott Sniffing anything in my book is great!" "It doesn't suck, it sniffs. New Role edito…

The Microsoft technology community in the Philippines has grown and evolved over the years along with the products and business opportunities in the space. Now, a group of community leaders have organized a new conference in Manila with a focus on Power Platform and Dynamics 365 training and learning for professionals and students alike. TechBayani…

Call a Power Automate flow from a button in Model-driven apps by Amey Holden How To Make Dialogs For Model-Driven Apps Using Custom Pages by Diana Birkelbach Javascript library for real-time marketing form by Pauline Kolde Ribbon Editor Updates by Thomas Sandsør Scotty D(anger) Goode - Guest: Scott Durow - Sprint-Zero YAML Essentials for the Power …

In this episode, we talked to Daniel Wedenborg and Jakob Örneberg who both work for SopraSteria (one of our great sponsors). They also attend a lot of sessions and share their experience so far as well as how they intend to give their gained knowledge to the rest of the company. On this Podcast from 2022, our host Guro Faller (LinkedIn & Twitter), …

This episode is sponsored by PayTrace. Bringing embedded payments capabilities to a Dynamics ERP system can offer a range of benefits, but it is not always a simple transition. On this episode, our guests, Mary Miller and Sam Johnson of PayTrace, discuss what it means to accept payments within the context of ERP-driven business processes and how or…

This time we had a conversation with Megan V. Walker (LinkedIn & Twitter) as well as Vivian Voss (LinkedIn & Twitter). The topics we scratched on are Dynamics 365 Marketing as well as coming back to in-person events after this long period of only remote events. But also how it has been to get involved in the community during the Pandemic and the di…

News Enable cross-geo solution deployments in Power Platform - Power Platform Let's Talk About Dataverse Low-Code Plugins by David Wyatt Use Power Fx in Power Pages for authoring dynamic content - Microsoft Power Platform Blog by Sandeep Dhanrajani Power FX in Power Pages by Nick Doelman Center of Excellence (CoE) Starter Kit Diagram on Power Wiki …

Derik Bormann is president and director of learning at Myrium Technology Solutions, a founding principal and instructor at 365.training, and a Microsoft MVP. Over the last few years, Derik has been doing a lot of work training and onboarding hundreds of new Microsoft technical specialists who needed the PL-100 and PL-200 skills as well as D365 Cust…

News William Dorrington 🤘 on LinkedIn: #canvasapp Mastering Timeless AI Strategy: A Deep Dive into Data Readiness and Industry Transformation with Chris, William, Andrew and Ana - Microsoft Business Applications Podcast by Mark Smith "What Microsoft employees say about Copilot behind closed doors" on LinkedIn by Jukka Niiranen Introducing Code View…

In this episode, we talked to Ulrikke Akerbæk and Nick Doelman. Despite both being experts in the area of Power Apps Portals/Power Pages we talked mainly about Community, Mentorship, and remote vs. in-person events. On this Podcast from 2022, our host Guro Faller (LinkedIn & Twitter), and her co-host Benedikt Bergmann (LinkedIn & Twitter) will inte…

After a few years of relatively little change to certifications in the Business Applications space, Microsoft MVP Joe Griffin says he is encouraged by forward movement from Microsoft in new certs and new approaches. In this episode, recorded live at DynamicsMinds 2024, Joe tells us about why he likes the Applied Skills approach through Microsoft Le…

In this episode of the Nordic Summit Podcast we are talking to Sara Lagerquist (LinkedIn & Twitter) who is one (you could even say the main) of the organization team of the Nordic Summit 2022. We talked about the idea behind it and how it has gone so far. On this Podcast from 2022, our host Guro Faller (LinkedIn & Twitter), and her co-host Benedikt…

The Biz Apps Classroom travelled to Slovenia last week for DynamicsMinds 2024, the Dynamics and Power Platform community conference in its second year, and we caught up with Microsoft channel expert Joe Corigliano to talk partner training and skills. Joe wears several hats in the Microsoft channel community, helping build connections, plan events l…

BUILD BUILD Book of news BOOSTquest EP31 - BUILD Book of News Microsoft Build opening keynote Copilot Learning Hub Microsoft Learn Challenge: Build Edition Evolving Microsoft Credentials for Dynamics 365 Power Platform Well-Architected documentation Using Power Platform to accelerate full-stack software development with Scott Durow and Marcell Ferr…

Julie and Jason took the Biz Apps Classroom to Denver to talk training and learning at DynamicsCon Live 2024. Our guest on this live, in-person episode is Nick Doelman, a Microsoft MVP and former Microsoft employee. AI was all over the conference, and we start by taking on the question of Microsoft Copilot's role in developing Microsoft technology …

News How can you keep up with Power Platform? by Jukka Niiranen Francesco Musso's Journey with Power Pages and Freelancing with Mark Smith Extending the Power Platform Pipeline by Stig Ark Celebrating 10 Years of Engineered Code by Nicholas Hayduk Power Pages Pro - Newsletter by Tino Rabe Next-Level Connectivity Security: Dataverse Plug-ins Embrace…

What can Copilot do for the average business user? Julie and Jason turn on screen sharing in this video-enabled episode to examine some of the basics of interacting with a Microsoft Copilot. Conference season has begun, and attendees will find a bounty of sessions focused on AI. But organizations will have to consider two key questions as they deci…

In Episode 112 of the XrmToolCast, Daryl and Scott talk Microsoft MVP Michael Ochs about his newest toll the Power Platform CLIx and the latest updates to his Universal Search tool! Some of the highlights: Earliest Episode for homework Power Platform CLIx Wrapper around the PAC CLI Unit Tests help get your mind in the flow Universal Search Added ab…

This episode is sponsored by Evenica. Public sector organizations use Microsoft Business Applications for a broad range of solution needs, and the latest advances in Dynamics 365 Commerce have empowered municipalities and other government entities to transact and interact online in a compelling new ways. In a recent panel discussion, Kelly Mazur of…

News FAQ using Power Pages Design Studio Copilot Business approvals templates David Wyatt on LinkedIn I've Installed The CoE Starter Kit... Now What? Understand customers diagram by Dani Kahill Pre-Populate 'To Recipient' Field by Arill André Aam Amey Holden on LinkedIn Hello fusion development by Marc Schweigert Connect environment to source contr…

We had an amazing time at the Color Cloud Conference last week. What an event! We are practically jumping up and down with excitement; this event is all the things a community event is all about! :D Well done to the organizers! As we try to recap a fantastic week, we talk about the Color Challenge on Wednesday, where we colored our hair for charity…

In Episode 111 of the XrmToolCast, Daryl and Scott talk to Anthony Sheehi, a Product Manager at Microsoft about the changes coming down the "pipe" for Power Platform Pipelines, Pipelines For All. Some of the highlights: What Type of pipeline is Pipelines for all? Custom Host Platform Host Details as to the rights and ownership of importing Rollback…

Microsoft MVP and MCT EY Kalman joins us in the Biz Apps Classroom to discuss Microsoft's Applied Skills and Applied Labs, his view on the employment landscape, and some tips on making yourself a more attractive candidate. Topics of the discussion include: Microsoft certifications and their value for landing a new job. Other ways EY's team evaluate…

Nick and his family have been visiting Norway and Ulrikke and her family took them troll hunting. We talk about Power Platform environments that you can now group, personal pipelines, and news for ALM. We also highlight community content from Diana Birkelback, Matt Collins Jones, and Andrew Buteenko. News Environment groups (preview) PCF Learning R…

With DynamicsCon Live fast approaching, we check in with Dynamics User Group's Ryan Harris for a quick update on the event, which runs from May 13 to 16. Ryan tells us about the planning and offers some suggestions on how to attendees can take advantage of the event's layout and features to get the most out of the week. He also previews some of the…

In Episode 110 of the XrmToolCast, Daryl and Scott talk to Ulrikke Akerbæk, a fellow BizApps MVP and Cohost of the Power Platform BOOST Podcast about her experiences working with Power Pages. Some of the highlights: Encountering with one of the listeners at the Canadian Power Platform Summit Ulrikke's learning journey of Power Pages A tip from Dary…

Microsoft introduced three tiers of new partner benefits packages in January 2024 that were designed for partners to purchase to help meet different types of channel needs. Our guest on this episode, Microsoft MVP AJ Ansari of DSWi, has been looking closely at these benefit levels and joins us to share some of his observations about the elements of…

News New FetchXML Features and Documentation by Mark Carrington new Microsoft Power Platform security features Serving up a seamless deployment by Anna Black Environment vs. Source code centric ALM approach by Benedikt Bergmann Block Unmanaged Customisations by Parvez Ghumra Pipelines for All Public Preview Creating Service Principals Really Easily…

Microsoft MVP Malin Martnes has spent considerable time exploring the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Insights (Data) Specialist certification and its exam, MB-260, and she has discovered that the required subject matter is vast. In this episode, Malin tells us about her experience working with clients on the D365 Customer Insights Data application…

This episode is sponsored by Leapwork. Microsoft has recently adjusted the update schedule and policies for Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations apps, with the One Version strategy now driving the delivery for four service updates per year to customers, with limited pauses allowed. Given the regular cadence, the short testing windows, and the need t…

TechFluent Academy is gearing up for a new class of students and the nonprofit expects a major increase in applications (the deadline is May 15) and participation. To learn more, the organization's founder and executive director, Liz McGlennen, spoke with Julie and Jason about their current enrollment, eliminating barriers to entry, and what it tak…

Not a lot of news and updates this time, because this week, we have been busy at MVP Summit in Seattle, and then this weekend we traveled to Vancouver for the Canadian Power Platform Summit. That's two summits in a row! Join us from the AV studio at Microsoft's offices in Vancouver as we chat about the #MVPbuzz of the week that we have had and why …

This episode is sponsored by Paymerang. The world of invoice and payments automation continues to evolve, and our guests on this episode, Tiffany Allen and Brian Cook of Paymerang, join us to discuss their team's vision for serving the needs of organizations running Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Paymerang's recent acquisition of KwikTag …

In this episode, Daryl and Scott talk to Andrew Vogel about his Microsoft Xrm Devops Data Tool Some of the highlights: A fully caffeinated Scott Microsoft.Xrm.DevOps.Data Configuration Data Migration Tool Package Deployer Extreme Programming Test Driven Development 100% code coverage Playwright RegX101 Andrew's Info and other links: https://www.lin…

How do you decide what's next in your learning journey in the Microsoft Business Applications space? The answer can depend on factors like your career plans, your employer's priorities, or your interests and skills. Co-host Julie Yack has fielded this question many times and she shares some of the questions and concerns that she often hears from le…

🎉 ONE YEAR OF BOOST!! 🎉 Time flies when you are having fun, right? We still can't believe it has been a whole year since we started this podcast already, we are having so much fun! We want to give a huge 😍 THANK YOU 😍 to each and every one of you who have listened, watched, shared, liked, and commented this past year. It means the world to us. As a…

This episode is sponsored by Resco. How does your organization handle mobility requirements on Microsoft Power Platform projects? Ivan Stano, SVP at Resco, joins us to help break down the realities of Power Platform mobility across a variety of use cases. We discuss the latest innovations to extend your Power Platform projects and grow your Microso…

Join us as we cover whether we would trust Michael Roth and Chris Huntingford to govern our environments, how Nick kicked Thomas Sandsør out of his comfort zone at ACDC2024, how Zoe Wilson and Kevin McDonnell are breaking copilot myths, how the detective Vivian Voss discovered how Customer Insights break if you enable blocking unmanaged customizati…

In this episode, Ulrikke is recording from 25 degrees in Spain and Nick from -10 in Canada. We talk about the new feature where you can block unmanaged customizations, the new Power Pages concepts diagram from Dani Kahil, how you can deploy a copilot to SharePoint with single sign-on, a collection of copilot learnings from Katerina Chernevskaya and…