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Enhancing frontline manager productivity remains a critical priority for countless organizations and Microsoft. We are excited to introduce a range of new Shifts features to further empower our frontline heroes through seamless evolution that aligns perfectly with your ever-changing needs, all thanks to your invaluable feedback. Let’s unwrap some of the highlights.
1. People Count Display on Shifts Calendar
Frontline managers (FLM) can now make informed staffing decisions with the introduction of the people count displayed on the Shifts calendar. This feature provides a clear view of staffing levels, ensuring that the right workforce is scheduled for the day, week, or month. Managers can now see the scheduled people count at both the team, and schedule group levels.
2. Core UX Improvements
We’ve streamlined the user experience with some core improvements:
1) Full Name Display: Team members’ full names are now visible in the team schedule. This helps managers quickly identify staff members by their full names, even when names are lengthy, by toggling profile pictures on/off.
2) Saving Last Used Filter: We understand that frontline managers and workers use various filters to customize their Shifts view. Our latest feature automatically saves the last used filter, so when users relaunch the Shifts app, their preferred view from the last session is readily available.
3) Shifts notes in Day view: Day view shows the shift notes inline, which helps managers save time.
3. Manager-Controlled Settings
Frontline Managers now have additional controls on team-level settings that provide the ability to control all our Shifts marketplace and visibility capabilities.
1) Visibility controls: Frontline managers can control shift information visibility for their Frontline Workers (FLW).
Limited Past Views: Managers can restrict how far back FLWs can view their coworkers’ schedules, ensuring historical data privacy.
When FLM configure the past schedule view up to certain months – FLWs cannot see other’s schedules beyond the configured duration.
Generic Time Off View: FLWs can see their colleagues’ time off in a generic way, without access to specific reasons and notes.
When FLM’s disable the visibility of time off reason and notes – FLWs see a generic time off reason of other FLW’s.
Limited Shift Details: Managers can limit the level of detail available to FLWs about their coworkers’ schedules, excluding sensitive information like Shift notes, Activities, and break duration.
When FLM’s disable the visibility of shift notes, activities, break duration – FLWs cannot see the shift details of other FLWs.
2) Shifts marketplace controls: Your organization can pace the journey towards frontline self-serve capabilities through your frontline managers ability to choose which capabilities should be offered to their workers. We have added the following new controls:
Swap shift requests: Frontline managers can decide if workers can create requests to swap their shifts with other coworkers. The requests require managers’ approval before becoming effective on the Shifts calendar.
Offer shift requests: Frontline managers can decide if workers can create requests to offer their shifts to another coworker. The requests require managers’ approval before becoming effective on the Shifts calendar.
Time off requests: Frontline managers can decide if workers can create requests for time off work. The requests require managers’ approval before becoming effective on the Shifts calendar.
4. Graph API for Day Notes
Now, managers have the flexibility to add day notes using the Graph API, in addition to the Shifts app. This powerful capability allows customers to seamlessly integrate relevant day notes from third-party, or line-of-business applications, enhancing the Shifts experience.
5. Import and export time offs and open shifts into Excel
Managers using Shifts web and desktop applications are now allowed to import not only assigned shifts, but also open shifts and time offs from Excel into Shifts. Additionally, these same schedule entities will be supported when managers export a schedule in a format compatible to the import.
What’s coming next –
Setting Availability by date: Frontline workers can set their availability on specific dates in addition to their recurring availability.
These enhancements are a result of listening to your feedback, and we’re committed to continuing to improve Shifts to meet your evolving needs. We hope these new features empower your frontline teams and streamline your workforce management processes.
We value your input! Please take a moment to share your thoughts via this brief survey and include your email for any further queries. We’re eager to connect with you!
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Unlocking Value with the Power Platform
For years now, the Power Platform has been a low code tool that unlocks value across your business by accelerating application & automation development to meet business demand faster. Whether you’re a professional developer, an IT admin, business analyst, or a non-technical employee, low code empowers you to create solutions in a fast, secure, and compliant fashion. Now with the rise of AI, organizations are moving quickly to embrace AI in order to usher in a new wave of growth and value creation.
Introducing the Livestream Series: Let’s Learn Power: A Real-life AI + Power Platform Use Case
With that, I am excited to announce a 3-part livestream series which will be hosted on the Microsoft Reactor channel that focuses on bringing the Power Platform and AI together. The series is titled Let’s Learn Power: A Real-life AI + Power Platform Use Case and it explores the integration of the Power Platform with advanced AI models to create a dynamic application inspired by Kevin Scott’s Microsoft Build 2023 demo. This application makes it easy to generate a social media post promoting a new episode of your podcast. Starting from a podcast URL, we journey through speech-to-text transcription to generate a transcript of the podcast, given that transcript, we perform guest identification and guest bio retrieval, followed by social media post generation with image creation, and finally, posting to LinkedIn from Power Apps or Copilot Studio. All powered by Azure OpenAI Service and the Power Platform AND I will walk you through it all from start to finish.
As mentioned, there will be 3 episodes livestreamed on the following dates and times:
Episode 1: Laying the Foundation: Azure Open AI Service and Power Platform
Dive into the world of Azure OpenAI Service. We introduce the service, describe the models, and guide you through creating deployments. Setting the stage for seamless AI integration.
11 December 2023 | 9AM PST | 7PM SAST
Episode 2: Bridging the Gap: .NET APIs, Azure, and Custom Connectors
We take a step further from Episode 1 by creating a .NET API using the .NET Azure OpenAI SDK, creating Azure Resources with the Azure Developer CLI, deploying the API to Azure App Service and Azure API Management and Creating a Custom Connector from API Management.
12 December 2023 | 9AM PST | 7PM SAST
Episode 3: The Final Touch: Power Apps and Microsoft Copilot Studio Integration
The final episode brings it all together. We will build the Power App UI, connect to the Custom Connector, and publish the social media post to LinkedIn. As a bonus, we will also see how to implement this workflow with a Microsoft Copilot Studio custom copilot.
13 December 2023 | 9AM PST | 7PM SAST
You can register to watch all 3 livestreams here: Register Now! and can’t wait to see you there!
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Embark on a Holiday Coding Adventure with GitHub Copilot
Hello students! Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to learn new coding concepts and languages over the holiday season? If so, you might want to check out Microsoft Copilot Adventures, a series of coding challenges powered by GitHub Copilot, an AI pair programmer that assists you in writing better code.
In this article, we’ll show you how to start your adventure, choose from different levels of difficulty and topics, and use GitHub Copilot hints to help you write your code. You’ll also learn how to share your solution with others and get feedback.
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, Microsoft Copilot Adventures will help you improve your coding skills and have fun at the same time. So, what are you waiting for? Start your adventure today!
Welcome to Coding Adventure with GitHub Copilot
We are going to introduce you to an exciting series of coding adventures that will help you learn new concepts and languages over you holiday vacation period. This adventure experience and activities is brought to you by none other thanGitHub Copilot, an AI pair programmer that assists you in writing better code.
What is GitHub Copilot?
GitHub Copilot is a tool designed to assist you in writing code. It’s like having a pair programmer who’s always ready to help.Whether you’re a beginner just starting out or an experienced coder looking to learn a new language, GitHub Copilot can be a valuable companion on your coding journey
Once you’ve set up your environment, it’s time to choose your adventure.There are several adventures available, each designed to challenge your coding skills and help you learn new concepts
After choosing your adventure, you’ll be given a description, high-level tasks to perform, and GitHub Copilot hints to help you write your code. You can use any language you’d like.If you’re up for a challenge, try learning a new language.
Share Your Adventure
If you’d like to share your solution with others, you can publish your adventure solution to a GitHub repo. Then, visit theissues pageand select ‘New Issue’. Use the following naming convention for the issue title: ‘Solution for [Name of Your Adventure]’.Replace ‘[Name of Your Adventure]’ with the adventure name you chose to solve .
Conclusion
Embarking on a Holiday coding adventure with GitHub Copilot is a fun and engaging way to learn new coding concepts and languages. So, what are you waiting for? Start your adventure today!
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Microsoft has separated all Czech-specific functionalities into distinct applications as part of the delocalization process of the Czech version of Dynamics 365 Business Central. The process intended to pave the way for the seamless integration of Czech local functionalities on top of the Worldwide (W1) version of the Business Central.
Technical Overview
Business Central has been undergoing major changes over the past few years and one of the strategy areas is application modularization, that includes localization layers. This led to critical changes in the Czech localization layer, which has now been converted into a suite of distinct localization apps. The suite contains the following apps: Core Pack, Advance Pack, Banking documents, Cash Desk, Compensation, Advance Payments, and Fixed Assets.
To ensure that both old and new Czech functionalities work in parallel in that transition period. Microsoft made sure that the old code integrated into the Base Application was gradually cleaned up. The last step is to remove Czech specific fields from the Czech Base Application.
In the next major release of Business Central 2023 wave 2 (version 23), the following Czech-specific fields will be removed from the tables, while primary keys will be updated:
Table 1251 “Text-to-Account Mapping”, field 11700 Text-to-Account Mapping Code: Code[10]
Action Required: Upgrade to Business Central 2023 Release Wave 2
To ensure a successful upgrade to Business Central 2023 release wave 2 (version 23) Czech, perform a forced synchronization of the database schema. Microsoft will ensure a seamless upgrade process for users of the online version of Business Central. However, for those upgrading to this version using Business Central on-premises, it is necessary to set the “schemaUpdateMode” parameter in CZ Base Application to “ForceSync” to synchronize the data model.
Users who are upgrading to the on-premises version of Business Central 2023 release wave 2 (version 23) Czech and higher must verify that there are no duplicate records in both tables 1251 “Text to Account Mapping” and 1252 “Bank Payment Application Rule” after the Czech fields have been removed from the primary key. This can be accomplished either by manually deleting the data or by upgrading to any version of BC 22.x where data modifications will be included as part of the upgrade procedures. It is highly recommended to back up the data in these tables before proceeding.
Summary
Czech-specific fields that were previously part of the primary key in Table 1251 “Text to Account Mapping,” specifically Field 11700 “Text-to-Account Mapping Code,” and in Table 1252 “Bank Payment Application Rule,” “Bank Payment Application Rule Code,” will be removed in this new version.
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(In Korean, MS에서 제공하는 초급자 문서이지만, 모든 초급자는 이러한 문서 조차 읽기 어렵습니다. 그래서 저도 C#을 처음 배운다는 입장에서 해당 문서의 내용을 영상으로 정리하였습니다. C# 초급 입문자가 조금 더 쉽고, 즐겁게 C#을 배울 수 있기를 희망하며 이 컨텐츠를 많은 사람들에게 알리고자 합니다.)
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(In Japanese, 独自のユーザー名とパスワードの情報を保持するアプリケーションを自分たちで開発した場合、複数のアプリケーションにまたがってユーザーを追加・削除するときに管理上の負担が大きくなります。またメールアドレスをユーザーが忘れた場合の対処も自分たちでしなくてはなりません。代わりにその責任を一元化された ID プロバイダーに委任できますが、多くの ID プロバイダーは非常に高額です。しかし、Microsoft の認証認可システムは非常に安価であり、簡単に実装もできます。そのため、多くの人に知ってもらいたいコンテンツです。)
Yutaro Tamai, Enterprise Mobility, Windows and Devices MVP, Japan
“In this eta, managing Windows devices is required for cloud-native management approach. This is good content to learn about device setup through Windows Autopilot. Why not start by getting familiar with Windows Autopilot and deepening your understanding of the latest device setup methods?”
(In Japanese: Windows デバイスの管理もクラウド ネイティブの管理手法が求められる時代です。その中で、Windows Autopilot によるデバイス セットアップの手法を学ぶに良いコンテンツです。まずは、Windows Autopilot に触れ、最新のデバイス セットアップの手法に理解を深めてみませんか。)
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We are honored to announce that Gartner® has recognized Microsoft as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS)—this is the fifth consecutive year we’ve received this recognition.
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Greetings, Azure enthusiasts and PostgreSQL pros! As November draws to a close, we’re excited to unveil the latest enhancements to Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server. This month, we’ve rolled out a suite of features that bolster your database’s security, optimize storage scalability, and streamline the migration process, among other improvements. Join us as we delve into these November highlights that are set to elevate your Azure PostgreSQL experience.
Feature Highlights of the Month:
Server Logs for Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server.
Support for TLS Version 1.3 – Enhanced Connectivity Security.
Introducing Pre-Migration Validations for Single Server to Flexible Server Migration Tool.
Enhanced User and Role Migration Capabilities in Azure Postgres Flexible Server.
Microsoft Defender support **
Server Logs for Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server
In the November update, we have introduced a significant enhancement to the Server Logs feature for Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server. This feature is crucial for monitoring, troubleshooting, and gaining detailed insights into your server activities. Key aspects of this updated feature include:
Easy Enablement: Initially disabled by default, you can now easily enable / disable server logs through the Azure portal.
Customizable Retention Period: Configure the retention period for your logs, with options ranging from 1 to 7 days.
Convenient Log Access and Download: Once enabled and logs are generated, they can be readily accessed and downloaded from the Azure portal or via Azure CLI (command-line interfaces), providing a straightforward way to analyze server activities.
Support for TLS Version 1.3 – Enhanced Connectivity Security
This November, we’re excited to announce the support for TLS version 1.3, the most secure and current version of the TLS protocol, for Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server. This update is crucial in strengthening the security of client-server communications. Here’s what this enhancement entails:
Advanced Security Protocol: By setting `ssl_min_protocol_version` to 1.3, Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server now mandates the use of TLS 1.3 for all client connections. This ensures that the data transmitted between clients and the server is protected using the latest and most secure encryption standards.
Improved Connection Security: TLS 1.3 not only offers enhanced security but also provides improved performance during the encryption process, making your database interactions both safer and more efficient.
With the support for TLS version 1.3, Azure Database for PostgreSQL – Flexible Server takes a significant leap forward in ensuring the highest standards of security and reliability for your database communications. For more details on this feature, please refer Azure PostgreSQL TLS versions.
Introducing Pre-Migration Validations for Single Server to Flexible Server Migration Tool
Single to Flexible server migration just got easier! We are excited to introduce the Pre-Migration Validation feature for the Single Server to Flexible Server Migration tool. After a thorough analysis of past migrations, the team identified that a considerable number of attempts faced setup-related hurdles. To tackle this, Pre-Migration Validation has been crafted to thoroughly check the readiness of both your source and target servers. The process is neatly integrated into the Azure Portal experience, offering you flexibility to:
Validate – Examines server and database preparedness for the migration.
Migrate – Proceeds directly to migration without prior validations.
Validate and Migrate – Combines both steps, triggering migration only if validation passes without critical issues.
Each rule within the validation set is designed to return a status of ‘Succeeded’, ‘Failed’, or ‘Warning’, providing clear indicators of your migration path and any obstacles that may need your attention. This feature not only enhances the predictability of migrations but also significantly reduces stress by preemptively addressing potential issues. We are committed to evolving this tool, with more comprehensive validation rules in the pipeline to ensure your databases are primed for migration. For a deep dive into Pre-Migration Validations and to get started, explore our detailed documentation Pre-Migration Validations.
Enhanced User and Role Migration Capabilities in Azure Postgres Flexible Server
We’ve further upgraded the Azure Postgres Flexible Server Migration tool by adding the ability to automatically migrate users, roles, permissions, and ownerships from a Single Server to Flexible Server. Post successful migration you will observe the following:
All users/roles from your source server have been copied to the target server.
Database ownership and its associated objects are consistently maintained between the source and target servers.
Permissions, including GRANT/REVOKE, on all database objects are identical on the target server compared to the source server.
This new feature underscores our commitment to making the transition to Flexible Server as seamless and accurate as possible. To make the most of these features, please refer to our customer guide.
Microsoft Defender support
In our ongoing effort to enhance database security, we are proud to introduce Microsoft Defender for Cloud support for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server. This new feature brings a robust layer of security to your database operations:
Proactive Anomaly Detection: It actively monitors unusual access and query patterns, helping to identify potential security threats before they escalate.
Real-Time Security Alerts: On detecting any anomalous activities, the system generates comprehensive alerts. These are accessible through Defender for Cloud’s security alerts page and provide essential details about the detected threats.
Guided Resolution Steps: Each alert is accompanied by recommended actions for investigating and mitigating the threat, thereby enabling quick and effective resolution.
Integration with Microsoft Sentinel: For deeper security analysis, the feature offers seamless integration with Microsoft Sentinel, expanding your capabilities for managing database security.
This feature represents a significant step forward in safeguarding your databases against evolving cyber threats and ensuring a secure environment for your critical data on Azure.
** this feature is scheduled to be available in December.
Ignite Feature Spotlight: Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server Enhancements
This November, Microsoft Ignite unveiled several exciting enhancements to Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server, solidifying its position as an enterprise-ready, fully managed PostgreSQL service. Here is a snapshot of the key features announced:
Postgres 16 Support: Now generally available, Flexible Server supports PostgreSQL 16, providing users with the latest database features and improvements. Learn more about Postgres 16 in Flexible Server.
Near-Zero Downtime Scaling: Scale your compute and storage resources with less than 30 seconds of downtime, enabling more dynamic adjustment to workload demands. Discover Near Zero Downtime Scaling.
pgvector 0.5.1 Support: General availability of pgvector 0.5.1 allows for storing AI-generated embeddings and performing similarity searches, enhancing AI (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE) capabilities within the database. Explore pgvector in Azure Database for PostgreSQL.
New Extensions – azure_storage & tds_fdw: Load and export data between Azure storage and PostgreSQL with the azure_storage extension. Access Microsoft SQL data seamlessly within PostgreSQL using tds_fdw. Learn about Postgres extension support.
Premium SSD (solid state hard drives) v2: A new storage offering supporting up to 80K IOPS (input/output per second) and 64 TB storage capacity, adjustable to workload requirements. Introducing Premium SSD v2.
Azure_AI Extension: Integrate Azure OpenAI directly with PostgreSQL for AI-powered app development using simple SQL. Read Integration with Azure OpenAI.
Private Link: Enhance security with Private Link, allowing private network database connections without exposure to the public internet. Using Private Link with Flexible Server.
Multi-Region Disaster Recovery (GeoDR): Achieve high availability and disaster recovery with GeoDR, allowing failover across regions under a single virtual endpoint. Introducing Multi-Region Disaster Recovery.
IOPS Separation for Premium SSD v1: Tailor your storage configuration to your workload’s specific IOPS and size requirements. Read Storage IOPS Separation.
Long-Term Backup Retention: Meet compliance standards and bolster disaster recovery strategies with backup retention for up to 10 years. Explore Long-term backup retention details.
As we wrap up this November recap, we also find ourselves reflecting on the incredible journey throughout 2023. It’s been a year filled with substantial growth, innovation, and community engagement in the realm of Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server. Each update and enhancement we’ve shared today not only marks the progress of this month but also contributes to the cumulative advancements we’ve achieved this year.
As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your ongoing support and engagement. Your feedback and involvement have been instrumental in shaping the evolution of our services. On behalf of the entire Azure Postgres Team, we wish you a joyful and safe holiday season.
Happy holidays, and here’s to a new year filled with more success and breakthroughs! Stay connected with us and keep an eye on this space for more updates. We cherish your thoughts and experiences, so please don’t hesitate to share them in the comments below. Your insights are invaluable to us.
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As the calendar turns its page to a new year, the roles of chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance teams take center stage as they review business performance and tackle updating strategic plans. The fresh new year of 2024 will bring with it a multitude of opportunities, challenges, and transformative possibilities for financial leaders navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the global economy. In this dynamic arena, where precision meets strategy, the CFO becomes the architect of fiscal success, and finance teams are the craftspersons shaping the financial future of their organizations. And yet, many leaders struggle with the complexity involved in navigating uncertainties, taking advantage of emerging trends, and driving business performance. We’re introducing the latest advancements in our enterprise resource planning (ERP) portfolio that address these challenges to simplify how you activate business insights at every level of your organization.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
Begin your AI-guided business performance management journey today.
Let’s break this down based on the following top business performance management challenges we’ve heard from our customers as they turn to their planning, analytics, and insights tools, then we’ll cover our new year’s resolutions for each.
Data accuracy, consistency, and integration: Poor data quality, reconciliation processes, and the integration of disparate data sources hinder accurate analysis and planning. Resolve to create a connected enterprise in 2024; our new business process-centric data models in the business performance analytics capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance will pave the way.
Complexity for users: Financial planning and analytics (FP&A) and corporate performance management solutions often have a steep learning curve, lack a user-friendly design, and are difficult for users to navigate. Resolve to empower your teams with easy-to-use tools; our business performance planning capabilities in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, generally available on December 31, 2023, will help.
Total cost of ownership: Most financial management and ERP solutions do not include business performance management capabilities as part of their core solution, and these tools need to be purchased separately, which minimizes who can use them. Resolve to lower your total cost of ownership, while maximizing business performance management; our new Dynamics 365 Finance Premium offering will provide an easy way to acquire and deploy advanced business management capabilities.
Resolution 1: Create a single source of truth for planning, analytics, and insights, making it easy to get started.
Unlocking the true potential of your finance department requires addressing the common data-related challenges and tool limitations that hinder productivity, and getting actionable business performance insights in a timely manner.
We introduced business performance analytics in February 2023 to help you analyze and improve business performance by unifying data from Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Dataverse, and other sources into an easy-to-use, business process-centric data model. You can use business performance analytics to create reports, dashboards, and insights that help you make informed decisions and optimize your operational workflow.
Business performance analytics aims to revolutionize how finance departments handle complex data by streamlining data ingestion, cleansing, and enrichment. By automating data hygiene, teams can reduce manual work, minimize reliance on IT, and lay the foundation for advanced capabilities like copilot and AI.
Create a unified data model for better planning, analytics, and insights.Analytics dashboard from Dynamics 365 Finance
Business performance analytics capabilities are currently available in preview and your administrator can request installation; your current Dynamics 365 Finance licenses allow you to try it out today.
Resolution 2: Empower people with planning and analytics tools that are easy to use.
Finance teams often face challenges with outdated data and complex tools, resulting in slow, manual processes when extracting integral information. The complexity of analytical tools often demands advanced data science skills or falls short with outdated features, hindering the discovery of valuable insights crucial for enhancing business performance. In the pursuit of agile decision-making, finance leaders must overcome these hurdles and ensure access to robust, timely insights that drive action.
We introduced our vision for extended planning and analysis (xP&A) back on May 31, 2023. On December 31, 2023, we’ll deliver on this vision with the general availability (GA) of business performance planning capabilities that equip our Dynamics 365 Finance customers with a comprehensive view of financial and operational performance. These capabilities simplify and automate planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analytics by integrating with familiar Microsoft Power BI and Excel environments.
Create strategic financial plans with Dynamics 365 Finance.
Your administrator will be able to access these capabilities for installation after the GA date from the Power Platform admin center.
Resolution 3: Optimize costs while ensuring people have the tools they need and that they’re easy to buy.
The total cost of ownership for many business performance management solutions can be notably high due to various factors such as initial software licensing fees, implementation costs, and customization expenses. Integration challenges with existing systems may necessitate additional resources, and the need for skilled personnel to manage and optimize the solution can incur ongoing labor costs.
Our approach is to include planning, analytics, and insights as capabilities within Dynamics 365 Finance, while providing interoperability with familiar tools like Excel and Microsoft Power BI. This strategy allows our customers to minimize the high costs associated with many FP&A and xP&A solutions. This ensures that individual users have access to the capabilities they need to successfully complete their work, while not having to pay for unnecessary functionalities. We’re introducing a new offering to help realize this goal. Dynamics 365 Finance Premium will equip users with the tools needed to build advanced financial plans, budgets, analytics, and insights. This license will only be needed for roles within the organization that are responsible for creating strategic plans, budgets, reports, and insights. Welcome to a new era of financial empowerment, where success is not just measured but strategically crafted.
Modernize business performance management
In navigating the complexities of today’s economic landscape, CFOs recognize the indispensable need for advanced planning and analytical tools to effectively steer their organizations through uncertainties, foster innovation, and ensure both short-term resilience and long-term prosperity. With these new capabilities in Dynamics 365 Finance, CFOs can empower finance and business leaders with the essential tools to not only anticipate risks but also drive strategic innovation. In the face of modern economic challenges, more advanced corporate performance management becomes essential for financial leaders, offering a robust foundation to fortify their organizations, ensuring they not only weather the current storms but emerge stronger and more resilient for the challenges of tomorrow.
We’ve made planning and analytics easy for customers to get started, in familiar tools that are easy for finance users to use, and we’ve made the buying process simple with the Dynamics 365 Finance Premium offering. Ensure your organization is ready to adopt the new business performance planning capabilities and start 2024 with a better view of your strategic plans.
Learn more about Dynamics 365 Finance
Begin your AI-guided business performance management journey today. Learn more about Dynamics 365 Finance and our finance solutions to get a better understanding of how this new offering will add additional business performance management capabilities for our customers.
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