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Microsoft Dynamics User Groups

Tara Cox

tcox@trinsoft.com

859-252-6225 x1017

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What is a USER GROUP?

• User groups are independent, active communities that meet regularly to discuss and share information on various technical topics.

• It's a great way to connect with others and learn about technical content and education and to build your network.

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Family of Microsoft Dynamics Users

• You are NOT alone.

• The Microsoft Dynamics Community gives you online access to Microsoft team members and Microsoft Dynamics users like you.

• Share, listen and learn with the folks who know.

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Be a part of the Microsoft Dynamics Community

• Role Tailored Communities

• Product Communities

• Blogs

• Articles

http://community.dynamics.com/

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The Microsoft Dynamics User Groups

https://mbs.microsoft.com/customersource/northamerica/GP/learning/user-group/UserGroups

• An independent community of Dynamics users sharing the common interest of optimizing their usage of Microsoft Dynamics.

• No sales pitches, no fluff – just valuable learning and networking opportunities for busy Dynamics professionals.

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Microsoft Dynamics User Groups

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User Groups

• BY Users, FOR Users

• Member Driven Organizations

VISION: To engage every individual and company using Microsoft Dynamics in value-added networking and knowledge sharing and to be the single most important communication channel for Microsoft to seek guidance on future development of Dynamics.

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Local User Group Chapters

• At this time, there is not a local chapter of GPUG or NAVUG

• GPUG – Nashville, TN, Indianapolis, IN or Columbus, OH

• NAVUG – Cleveland, OH

LEXINGTON/LOUISVILLE/CINCINNATI

- we need a group!

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How can you use the groups?

There are no local Chapters, so how can you use the Groups?

• Ask a Question – Collaboration

• Develop a Training Plan for your Team

• Use the Academy Courses to Enhance Skills

• Read the User Group Magazine

• Attend Summit – the Annual User Conference

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Benefits of User Group

• ADVANCED MEMBER DIRECTORY

• SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGs)

• ONLINE COLLABORATION

• ACADEMY COURSES AND CPE CREDITS

• PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES

• ON DEMAND WEBINARS

• LIVE WEBINARS

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Summit- Annual User Conference

• The annual Dynamics user conference held each year, typically in October

• 3-days filled with educational sessions, networking and the opportunity to learn how to enhance your current Dynamics installation

October 11 – 14

Tampa, FL

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GPUG

Dynamics GP User Group

https://www.gpug.com/home/welcome

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NAVUG

Dynamics NAV User Group

https://www.navug.com/home/welcome

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NAVUG Summit 2016

http://www.navugsummit.com/home

• 150+ Breakout Sessions• Role-Based Sessions for Accountants, Controllers, and More

Networking with thousands of your Dynamics Peers, including dedicated Networking Receptions

• Visibility into product add-ons to advance your use of Dynamics NAV

• Collaborate with Microsoft Dynamics® NAV Staff, & Microsoft MVPs, and NAVUG All-Stars

• Exclusive Access to the Summit 2016 Online Community Opportunities to Fulfill CPE Credits

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GPUG Summit 2016

http://www.gpugsummit.com/home

• 200+ Breakout Sessions• Role-Based Sessions for Accountants, Controllers, and More • Networking with thousands of your Dynamics Peers,

including dedicated Networking Receptions• Visibility into product add-ons to advance your use of

Dynamics GP• Collaborate with Microsoft Dynamics® GP Staff, & Microsoft

MVPs, and GPUG All-Stars• Exclusive Access to the Summit 2016 Online Community

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NAVUG & GPUG Summit 2016

Key Note Speaker – Scott Guthrie

• Executive vice president of the Microsoft Cloud and Enterprise Group

• Responsible for the company’s cloud infrastructure, server, database, CRM, ERP, management and development tools businesses.

• His engineering team builds Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, SQL Server, Microsoft Dynamics, Active Directory, System Center, Visual Studio and .NET.

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NAVUG & GPUG Summit Pricing

• NAVUG/GPUG User Members

– $1,099 BEFORE August 2nd!

– $1,299 AFTER that date

• NON members

– $1,299 BEFORE August 2nd!

– $1,599 AFTER that date

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Dynamic Communities, Inc. (DCI)

• The supporting organization behind the Dynamics User Groups

• Independent from Microsoft

• Close working relationship with Microsoft Executives

• Collective voice to Microsoft on user concerns, needs, and requests

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VOICE to Microsoft

• The user group community is a conduit for users to serve as a collective voice to Microsoft as it relates to the future direction of the Dynamics GP and NAV product. Join GPUG or NAVUG today and make your voice heard.

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Thank You

Thank you for attending today’s webinar.

Please contact Tara Cox if you have any questions, or if you would like a copy of the slides of today’s presentation.

Tara Cox

859.252.6225 x232

tcox@trinsoft.com