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PERSPECTIVES 2016Your Future with Microsoft Business Solutions
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Introduction
Jodell JohnsonDirector at Rand Group
• With Rand since early 2015
• Microsoft Dynamics AX Financial Consultant for 11 years
• Microsoft Dynamics AX Certified
Laurie JimenezSr. Manager at Rand Group
• With Rand since 2009
• Specializes in project management and business process improvement
• Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Certified
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OUR MISSION ATHelp people use technology for
business success.
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DYNAMICS AX 7.0
Optimizing Users’ Mobility Experiences
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• “53 percent of information workers are using three or more devices in their jobs today.”
• This influences how we communicate and consume information.
• Microsoft is looking to optimize users’ “mobility experiences.”
Mobile-First, Cloud-First World
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• User experience is designed around an individuals tasks
• Focuses on a single role to assist users with their job
• Help users make more informed decisions
• Familiarity with Windows and Office helps users feel at home
• Reach a new generation of users
Modern User Experience
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• A single web client
• No desktop clients to be installed
• No Terminal Server
• No Enterprise Portal
• Access the client anytime, anywhere
Modern User Experience
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• Embraces a modern client architecture with a full web experience
• Takes the role centers, embedded BI, and forms to a new level with introduction of Workspaces and dashboards
• Introduces a context-sensitive user experience based on HTML5 client technology
Microsoft Dynamics AX 7
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Optimized for:
• Device format
• Method of interaction (touch vs.
keyboard)
• Browser type
To provide highly visual, productive, and
engaging user interactions
HTML5
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Organize Repeatable Tasks
• Define tasks
• Track tasks
• Optimize tasks
• Integrated part of workflow
• Or individual apps
• Accessible from a desktop or device of choice
Workspaces
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• Cloud services provide organizations an opportunity to transform customer experiences and innovate business models
• Can contribute to the flexibility and efficiency of the organization’s IT foundation
• Gives IT the opportunity to outsource operational tasks and focus on initiatives to grow and transform the organization
Microsoft Cloud
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• The business logic and data model in Dynamics AX 2012 will be the basis for future versions.
• New capabilities will be added to continue to meet customer needs.
• As with Dynamics AX 2012, future versions will allow customers to either install all available modules or deploy only what they need when they need it.
Framework
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Drive repeatable and high-quality implementations
Provide a simpler experience for:
• Discovery of capabilities
• Exploration, trial, and purchase
• With other services including Office 365, MS Dynamics CRM, and
MS Azure
MS Dynamics Lifecycle Services
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ROADMAP 2014 to 2016
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The initial release of Microsoft Dynamics “AX 7” will be on the Microsoft
cloud only.
In the future, “AX 7” will be available for on-premises, cloud or hybrid
installations.
A new update experience allows for:
• Easy discoverability of relevant enhancements in the cloud
• Is aware of the context of the deployment,
• And provides an auto-merge with custom or ISV code.
Roadmap
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MICROSOFT DYNAMICS AX 7
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Deprecated Features
• Desktop client
• Enterprise Portal
• Role Center pages
• GL SSRS reports
• AIF
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Developer
• Visual Studio
• New customization model
• Single client combining power of EP and Rich
client
New Features
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Financial Management
• Export Account structures
• New FactBoxes
• New filtering capabilities in MR
• View MR reports in AX client
• Analyze financial data via PowerBI
New Features
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Thank You!
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