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Q&A with Scott Morley, User Group Focus Programming Committee Member

By Delaney Freer
"IT is constantly changing - with no signs of slowing down. It is impossible for one person, even dedicated on a specific product, to know everything. Having an environment like UG Focus enables users to step back and focus (hence the name) on the things they do not have time to pick up during the day-to-day. It’s knowledge that can be put to use their first day back." - Scott Morley, Principal Application Architect at OneNeck It Solutions User Group Focus   is a deep-dive, educational ...

User Group Focus for Power Platform: Power BI, PowerApps, and Flow Content

By Sue Whitney
User Group Focus for Power Platform: Power BI, PowerApps, and Flow Content   By   Sue Whitney   posted   12 days ago        0   Like User Group Focus for the Power platform (includes Power BI, PowerApps, Microsoft Flow) March 13-14, 2019 in Houston, TX  In its fourth year,   User Group Focus for the Power platform   is heading to Houston, TX this March 13-14. This immersive event offers 90-minute, multi-level ...

Q&A with Scott LeFante, MVP, User Group Focus Programming Committee Member

By Delaney Freer
"The intent of Focus is to provide that more in-depth functional or technical content. As such, attendees can pick areas they want to learn more (or are passionate) about and hopefully use this as a springboard to continue that journey forward." - Scott   LeFante, Sr. Solution Architect, Hitachi Solutions America User Group Focus   is a deep-dive, educational conference dedicated to the success of Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement & Dynamics CRM users. The ...

New Community Features: Reply Email Notifications, Inline Replies, Save Posts as Drafts

By Marghet Hager
We are excited to announce three new community features on the www.d365ug.com, www.axug.com, and www.crmug.com websites: new reply notifications, inline replies, and save a post as a draft. New Reply Notifications Participants will now receive a real-time email notification when there is a new reply on a discussion thread that you started or when there is a new post to which you’ve replied. You will see a star icon next to the title of the post that will be automatically filled in when you ...

Dynamic Communities Brings Three Key Events to the Microsoft Business Applications Platform Community in Amsterdam this March

By Jenna Knoblauch
Registration is now open for three co-located events taking place at the RAI Amsterdam the week of March 24, 2019.  User Group Summit Europe  will be held March 27-29, with an Executive Programme March 24-25,  Power Platform Summit Europe  will be held in conjunction on March 27-29, and  eXtreme365 Europe  will be held March 25-27, with an Executive Exchange on March 24-25.  Registration is now open.  These events deliver the can't-miss annual European conference for users and partners ...

Join Your Local PowerApps and Microsoft Flow Community Today!

By Sue Whitney
Users Helping Users! Join your local PowerApps and Microsoft Flow Communities today – it’s FREE! PowerAppsUG and FlowUG offer online and in-person communities where you can share best practices, take part in exclusive training opportunities, and connect with other passionate PowerApps users from various professions and industries. You’re already part of the D365UG/CRMUG community and your sign in credentials will give you access to PowerAppsUG.com and FlowUG.com for FREE – just take the ...

2018 D365UG/CRMUG Awards Given at Summit Phoenix

By Laura Gariano
Every year, thousands of conversations take place in the D365UG/CRMUG online communities, at chapter meetings, in virtual programming and at D365UG/CRMUG conferences and events. We are honored to recognize your D365UG/CRMUG community leaders who go above and beyond to share their knowledge and experiences to serve their Dynamics 365/CRM peers. The following annual volunteer recognition awards were announced and presented to deserving recipients at D365UG/CRMUG Summit Phoenix: D365UG/CRMUG All ...

2018 D365UG/AXUG Awards Given at Summit Phoenix

By Laura Gariano
Every year, thousands of conversations take place in the D365UG/AXUG online communities, at chapter meetings, in virtual programming and at D365UG/AXUG conferences and events. We are honored to recognize your D365UG/AXUG community leaders who go above and beyond to share their knowledge and experiences to serve their Dynamics 365/AX peers. The following annual volunteer recognition awards were announced and presented to deserving recipients at D365UG/AXUG Summit Phoenix: D365UG/AXUG All Star ...

Exclusive Interview with MVP Rick McCutcheon: What to Expect at Collaborate Canada

By Tony Stein
I caught up recently with @Rick McCutcheon , Canadian Dynamics 365 User Group Chair and Dynamics MVP, to talk about his participation in Collaborate Canada , being held in 5 cities across Canada in November 2018. Details about the events can be found here . Tony: Thank you for participating at the upcoming Collaborate Canada, Rick. Why is this conference series so important to the Dynamics community in Canada? Rick: As you know, Tony, we have been building the Dynamics ...

Save the Date: User Group Summit North America Location Announced for 2019

By Janet Lampert
Whew, this week is flying by at User Group Summit in Phoenix, Arizona! We’re having a blast learning from peers and experts, sharing knowledge, and making lasting connections that will fuel the year ahead. Additionally, the energy and excitement during the keynote announcing the location for next year’s event was incredible and we want everyone to be a part of it.   The much-anticipated location for 2019 is… Orlando, Florida!   Don’t miss this premier event by adding   User Group Summit, located ...

Save the Date for Summit EMEA!

By Delaney Freer
Mark your calendar for March 27-29, 2019 when Summit EMEA comes to Amsterdam, the Netherlands! Join your peers at the  RAI Amsterdam   to learn, network and engage with your User Group community. Summit EMEA  is the premier, must-attend conference that brings Microsoft Dynamics 365, AX and CRM users and experts together. You’ll have direct access to:   Exceptional content:  technical and functional training for all product versions in a focused environment that you can utilise ...

Save the Date for Focus in Melbourne

By Delaney Freer
We couldn’t wait to share the good news! Focus is making a stop in Melbourne from 6-7 December, 2018 . Focus is an unmatched two-day experience for advanced Microsoft Dynamics 365 users. This is your chance to network with peers and learn from technical and functional experts. Focus is intended for a wide variety of roles from developers and IT to sales and marketing. Register now and don’t miss: Top-rated, deep-dive sessions presented by MVPs, Microsoft, and the brightest subject ...

D365UG Summit Phoenix Keynote Announced & Final Call for Advanced Pricing

By Delaney Freer
User Group Summit Phoenix is extremely excited to announce our  keynote speaker , James Phillips! James Phillips is a Microsoft corporate vice president and leader of the company’s Business Applications Group – a product development organization with over 5,000 team members spanning the globe. His teams build and operate Microsoft’s business applications and services; and the application, integration and intelligence platforms beneath them – collectively powering the digital transformation ...

Take Your Conversations Offline at Summit Phoenix

By Delaney Freer
There are a million ways you can engage online, but nothing beats face-to-face conversations and learning. We already know that you  own  online communication, but have you considered what you can get out of  Summit Phoenix ?  Summit Phoenix is an unbeatable way to: Learn  –  The sky is the limit when it comes to learning at Summit. You can learn from not only experts but peers. Take what you share online and share in-person with professionals facing similar challenges, regardless ...

Summit Phoenix, Let’s Do This Together

By Delaney Freer
Thousands of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and legacy Dynamics AX and CRM users are marking their calendars as busy for October 15-18. Why, you ask? To gather in Phoenix, AZ for the  Summit Phoenix  conference, of course! Are you still scheduled to be in the office? Don’t delay your Summit registration – you can save $200 with Advanced pricing through Thursday, September 6.  Register now: AXUG | CRMUG | D365UG If you're not already registered, can we tempt you to join us in Phoenix? ...

The Community Said What?! Caught on camera…

By Christen Anderson
We reached out to the user group community on what they thought about Summit over Skype interviews. We had interviews with MVPs, speakers of Summit, board members, members that are in the blogs daily and more – we asked and listened….and recorded! If anyone should be telling you about why attending Summit is a must, it’s YOUR community. So, hit play and check out what they said! --> D365UG - https://youtu.be/38Kvu7H_K30 --> AXUG - https://youtu.be/i4PjBXv-aBA --> CRMUG - https://youtu.be/lGkjU3X1Epk ...

When Google Can't, Summit Phoenix Can

By Delaney Freer
Shake up your routine this fall at  Summit Phoenix . Summit Phoenix,  October 15-18 in Phoenix, AZ,  is the ONLY place you can get answers to your burning questions—without Googling—through:   Dynamic content.   Lively networking.   Authentic community.   Learn from peers, industry, and technical experts in 650+ sessions across the user groups. Make lasting connections over food, cocktails, and software, to fuel your ...

Don't miss your opportunity to nominate this year's D365UG|AXUG All-Stars!

By Mary Berens
One of the highlights of the year is to see the D365UG|AXUG community recognize and reward those individuals that have made significant contributions of their time and expertise to educate and connect the greater D365UG|AXUG community. For those of you not familiar with the All-Star award program, please take a few minutes to read through the information below and  submit your D365UG|AXUG nominations now !   before the July 27th deadline. Then get ready to vote in August for those ...

Announcing Focus EMEA – Registration Open

By Delaney Freer
Dive in Deep. Emerge an Expert. Announcing Focus EMEA. Are you looking to challenge yourself to grow professionally? If so, look no further than Focus EMEA , an upcoming deep-dive, advanced training conference. Content is split into two-day mini-conferences for Microsoft Dynamics 365 users: 5-6 September: London, England 13-14 September: Copenhagen, Denmark Why You Should Attend Focus EMEA Focus EMEA is unlike other user group EMEA conferences because it's about diving ...

Time to Geek Out - Summit Phoenix Session Line-up Released

By Delaney Freer
There’s only  one week left to save $400 on your Summit Phoenix registration . Don’t wait to register and miss the  lowest price offered  - the price increases after Thursday, June 28. Register Now: AXUG | CRMUG | D365UG Why attend Summit Phoenix, October 15 -18?  Summit Phoenix is an unbeatable way to get answers to your burning questions that will boost your ability to succeed in your job every day. What you learn at Summit Phoenix will fuel your company for years to come. ...