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2016 Gartner Magic Quadrant for BI & Analytics: Transformative

Feb 11, 2018

Gartner just released the 2016 Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms, and we were pleased to see that Microsoft was in the leader quadrant with only 2 other players. Microsoft has released an amazing array of BI technologies in the last few years: Data integration is completely transformed (pun intended) – the days of scheduling fragile, long running packages have been replaced by cloud-based services that can integrate an impressive range of data sources across on-prem, device, mobile and cloud—using intelligent scheduling (e.g., chaining events), performance scaling, routing and recovery—RIP SSIS. Strong Cloud-based data warehousing options are now available for both structured and unstructured “big” data—no more watching blinking lights.

When and why to upgrade your ERP

Jan 20, 2018

We all know technology is constantly changing and evolving. Upgrades deliver improved functionality and other important features that you shouldn’t ignore, at least not long term. Here are a few reasons you should consider upgrading and a few tips to help you decide when to upgrade your Microsoft Dynamics ERP software.

Cost of Microsoft Dynamics AX in the Cloud vs. on-premise (TCO)

Jan 12, 2018

When choosing the right ERP solution for your business, there are a lot of factors to consider. Features and functionality are important because you want to make sure that the solution can meet your everyday needs. The time it will take, the value it can provide, how you will deploy the solution — all of these are essential to the decision making process. But it’s the total cost of ownership (TCO) that can be the make or break point in all decisions.

ERP implementation nightmare provides lesson for business

Dec 7, 2017

Private business enterprise systems can be massive, and the financial costs of a misguided software selection and implementation equally massive.

AJAX and SEO: What you need to know

Dec 1, 2017

AJAX and the methods that developers have taken to alleviate the browser’s shortcomings have advanced how we experience websites and thus how we expect websites should behave. AJAX is definitely a great tool in a web developer’s belt. Like all technologies, care must be taken when including this in a project. Especially if a project’s goals are better searchability and efficient indexing.

When to choose Microsoft Dynamics AX over Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Nov 24, 2017

When deciding what product fits what type of company best, a lot of people tend to generalize and view AX for large enterprises and NAV for small to medium size businesses. If only selecting a software was that simple. We evaluate scenarios where it makes more sense to invest in Dynamics AX over Dynamics NAV.

How to track project costs with Microsoft Dynamics AX

Sep 6, 2017

An integrated project management solution like Microsoft Dynamics AX will help you properly predict the scope of a project, manage the scheduling of resources, and track all costs coming in and going out. In one flexible system, you can set project milestones, manage tasks or activities, apply and manage budgets, and recognize revenue across multiple projects.

How to recover from terrible “Quality Scores” in Google Adwords

Aug 14, 2017

Google’s Quality Score system is fairly straightforward, but the Quality Score interactions at the account, group, and keyword level can be a bit more complex to get through. In essence, account Quality Score is based on the overall performance of the account, and Google’s perceived relevance of the keywords, ads, and landing pages to each other.

Sales strategy vs. sales tactics

Jul 19, 2017

For our purposes, ‘strategy’ means that there’s a plan. ‘Tactics’ means that you’re thinking on your feet. A sales cycle that includes both is much more likely to succeed than a cycle that relies on only one of them. Tactics make sales fun. Strategy makes sales more predictable. If you have a plan/strategy, chances are better that you won’t have to answer that question.

“No not these leads, I want those leads…”

Jun 16, 2017

As sales managers or sales executives, the most common request we hear from sales people is that they want more leads. What they’re really asking for is not just more leads, it’s, more, more qualified and DIFFERENT leads… the Glengarry leads. It almost never matters which leads we have, they aren’t the ones we want.

Microsoft Azure: Clear leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure as a Service, Worldwide

Oct 6, 2016

If you are considering how or whether or not, you should leverage the cloud – it’s time to take a look at what Microsoft’s Cloud (Azure) can deliver to your business. For years, Amazon has been at the forefront of cloud innovation. They have no doubt been a major player in this arena and will continue to be for many years to come. However, there is more to the cloud than Amazon has to offer.

3 reasons you should not plagiarize your B2B copy

Sep 15, 2015

Plagiarizing B2B copy, whether for marketing your products and services or for your blog, is a dangerous idea. Though the Internet has arguably made it easier for writers to gather information, it has also made it easier to steal someone else’s work. And yes, it is stealing.

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2016 Gartner Magic Quadrant for BI & Analytics: Transformative

When and why to upgrade your ERP

Cost of Microsoft Dynamics AX in the Cloud vs. on-premise (TCO)

ERP implementation nightmare provides lesson for business

AJAX and SEO: What you need to know

When to choose Microsoft Dynamics AX over Microsoft Dynamics NAV

How to track project costs with Microsoft Dynamics AX

How to recover from terrible “Quality Scores” in Google Adwords

Sales strategy vs. sales tactics

“No not these leads, I want those leads…”

Microsoft Azure: Clear leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure as a Service, Worldwide

3 reasons you should not plagiarize your B2B copy

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