The hosts welcomed Patrick Mouwen, a Netherlands-based solution architect with 15+ years in Dynamics, who's become the unofficial evangelist for one of Microsoft's most underutilized powerhouses: the Commerce Scale Unit (CSU). What started as a technical deep-dive quickly revealed why this caching layer might be the secret weapon your organization didn't know it needed. Patrick painted the CSU's evolution from humble beginnings—when Dynamics Commerce was just simple file transfers between POS sy...
Jul 04, 2025•33 min•Ep. 95
In this episode, we sit down with Jared Hall, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, who works on the core tools driving the next generation of business automation. We dive into how AI is being implemented in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, and how Microsoft envisions the role of agents in an ERP context. 🔍 In this episode: How AI agents are transforming Finance & Operations Why trust is critical when deploying AI in financial systems A look at six new preview agents for Finance &...
Jun 13, 2025•29 min•Ep. 94
In this episode, Johan and Gustav welcome Johanna, Head of AI and Analytics at Itera in Bergen, for an insightful discussion on Microsoft Fabric and the evolving world of data platforms. Johanna shares her expertise on how Microsoft Fabric represents a significant shift in data architecture by unifying multiple tools (Power BI, Synapse, Azure Data Factory) into a single platform. The conversation explores how this integration is democratizing data access, allowing business users rather than just...
May 16, 2025•34 min•Ep. 92
Episode Summary Johan and Gustav interview Jinnie Wong - Principal Product Manager at Microsoft - about Business Performance Analytics (BPA) for Microsoft Dynamics 365, discussing its features and benefits for financial reporting. Jinnie gives us a brief introduction to BPA as a solution and she explains how BPA uses dimensional data modelling with strict star schema principles to make financial data more accessible and actionable. A major advantage of BPA is its inclusion in the Dynamics Financ...
Apr 25, 2025•26 min•Ep. 91
Join Gustav and Johan for an insightful conversation with Microsoft Principal Software Engineer Sushant Mudholkar as they explore the critical integration tools in the Dynamics 365 ecosystem. Discover how DualWrite and Virtual Tables work together to create seamless connections between Dynamics 365 for Sales and Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management. In this episode, we dive deep into: The fundamentals of DualWrite and its role in modern business processes Common challenges organi...
Apr 04, 2025•31 min•Ep. 90
In this episode, Gustav and Johan speak with Liese-Marie Heyns and Gary Cook from NTT about handling high-volume data processing in Microsoft Dynamics. They discuss a case where a customer processes 140,000 sales order lines in just two hours, flowing from Dynamics 365 for Sales to Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain via DualWrite. Managing this scale of data transfer requires significant system optimization and a deep understanding of potential bottlenecks. The discussion explores how adv...
Mar 14, 2025•42 min•Ep. 89
In this episode we dive deep into the latest Dynamics 365 release wave, exploring exciting new features for both Finance and Supply Chain. Among the subjects for this episode: - Process Automation in Finance - Security Governance - Available to promise improvements - Security enhancements in UK MTD VAT integration - Return order invoice support through dual-write - Asynchronous Dual-Write Gustav & Johan Links: Microsoft Dynamics 365 2025 release wave 1 plan | Microsoft Learn New and planned ...
Feb 21, 2025•43 min•Ep. 88
In this episode, Johan and Gustav sit down with Oscar Faixat, a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft , to dive into the Local Business Data (LBD) option for hosting Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain in your own datacenter. They explore how LBD works, its requirements, ideal use cases, and what the future holds as Microsoft transitions D365FO from Lifecycle Services (LCS) to the Power Platform. Key Discussion Points: What is Local Business Data (LBD)? An overview of the LBD option for ho...
Jan 31, 2025•29 min•Ep. 87
In version 10.0.43 of Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain, Microsoft is introducing a unified approach to price management within their ERP system. In this episode of DynamicsUpdate, Johan and Gustav sit down with Sherry Zheng, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, to explore these significant changes and their implications for businesses. Link to the Ideas Portal mentioned in the episode Ideas List...
Dec 20, 2024•36 min•Ep. 86
In this episode we dive deep into the latest Dynamics 365 release wave, exploring exciting new features for both Finance and Supply Chain. From asset performance tracking to seamless Sales integration, we'll break down what these updates mean for your business - Fixed asset performance - Public Preview of Unified Pricing - Financial Tagging Rule Set - Create customer without validating Tax exempt number - SEPA payments - Copilot customized conversational help - Purge commerce transaction - Seaml...
Nov 15, 2024•28 min•Ep. 85
Hi All In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Scott Sewell, Principal Program Manager, and JJ Yadav, Principal Solution Architect, from Microsoft. Our discussion centers around Link to Fabric and SynapseLink. We explore how these technologies should be integrated when implementing D365FO and how customers currently using Export to Datalake or BYOD can benefit from these new solutions. Additionally, we delve into the scenarios where each solution is most appropriate. Link to the T...
Oct 11, 2024•51 min•Ep. 83
In this episode of Dynamics Update we discuss the latest version of D365FO, 10.0.41. Among other things we discuss these features Modern Bank Reconsiliation Deeplinking to FnO Year end closing improvements Tracing through the supply chain Inventory Visibility improvements Purchase Requisition Approvals Cleanup jobs for Credit and Collections Currency Exchange Rate improvement OPOS keep connected Android Hardware Station /Gustav och Johan...
Sep 06, 2024•26 min•Ep. 81
When rolling out a large, complex ERP solution we often try to reduce the complexity of the rollout. Splitting the project into smaller pieces or waves is one of the ways we achieve shorter delivery cycles and faster ROI for the customer. However, there are a lot of moving parts that we need to take into account to make the transition smooth and to get the entire organization onboard. In this episode we talk to Eric Westerlund and discuss how we best "slice the elephant" /Gustav and Johan...
Aug 16, 2024•34 min•Ep. 79
This time we talk to Laze Janev about SynapseLink, Fabric and other solutions for analytics in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain. We are talking about what is happening to Bring your own Database and Export to DataLake. What you need to know about DeltaLake and the Lakehouse Architecture. We are also talking about the cost drivers in the different solutions. Laze Janev will be talking at the European Microsoft Fabric Community Conference You can find out more about Laze here Gustav and J...
Jul 26, 2024•44 min•Ep. 78
In this episode we caught up with Lane Swenka at the DynamicsMinds conference in Slovenia, where he had talked about the future for environments in Finance and Supply Chain. We talked about what will happen after LCS, how we can use the new type of environments and how the Dynamics Ecosystem will evolve in the future. Gustav and Johan
Jul 05, 2024•30 min•Ep. 76
In this episode we talk to Adrià Ariste Santacreu about his book called Extending Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps with Power Platform. We talk about what Power Platform means to FnO and how it changes the way we customize going forward. You can find more information about the book and about Adrià here: I wrote a book! Extending Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps with Power Platform - ariste.info...
Jun 14, 2024•36 min•Ep. 77
In this episode we discuss the news in the latest release 10.0.40. Among the things we highlight are New workflows for bank account actitvation Customer and Vendor Netting Improve performance and efficiency in Sales Invoice Entities Collection Coordinator Workspace Customer Balance statistics deletion Extend the length of vendor invoice numbers Reverse related journals Return handling improved Native bar code scanning for mobile apps Store commerce self-checkout Support for nonrecurring payment ...
May 24, 2024•25 min•Ep. 75
In this episode we discuss the conference DynamicsMinds in Portoroz in Slovenia in May. Our guests in the episode are Dr. Ludwig Reinhard, Nathan Clouse and André Arnaud de Calavon. We talk about what we will be doing at the conference, what we thyought about last years session and what we are looking forward to this year. https://www.dynamicsminds.com/
May 03, 2024•29 min•Ep. 74
In this episodes we talk to Axapta/AX/D365FO legend, Martin Dráb. Martin works as a Developer and Architect with Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain but he ir probably best known for his work on the Microsoft Dynamics Community Forum, where he has more than 25000 Comment from helping the community. We are talking about how the development story has changed over time and what we should expect in the future My Profile | Microsoft Dynamics 365 Community...
Apr 19, 2024•37 min•Ep. 73
Today on the podcast we talk to Purvesh Vaghasia, Solution Architect at Microsoft. Purvesh is specifically working on the new Archiving and Long-term retention feature coming in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain. We look at the main drivers for storage optimization and discuss how the feature will alter the way we maintain out Finance and Supply Chain Installation /Gustav & Johan
Mar 28, 2024•41 min•Ep. 72
In this episode we interview Rachel Profitt, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft. Rachel is currently working on an extensive series of tech talks about business processes. We talk about how Microsoft is building Introduction to the Dynamics 365 Guidance Hub for working with defining Business Processes and buiding your Business Process Catalog. We also talk about how to work with Business Processes in Azure Devops, both for documentation, for testing and for emprove them with an initial set o...
Mar 08, 2024•39 min•Ep. 71
In this episode, we dive into the latest enhancements in Dynamics 365 that are set to revolutionize the way businesses operate. Join us as we explore new tools and features designed to streamline processes and boost performance. Business Performance Planning Tool: Discover how this new tool can help you align your business goals with performance metrics. Dimension and Cube Creation with Copilot: Learn about the innovative integration of Copilot for creating dimensions and cubes effortlessly. Fin...
Feb 09, 2024•29 min•Ep. 70
Hi... We start of the new year with a return of Alex Meyer - Microsoft MVP and Senior Manager - Business Application Solutions at Protivity. In this episode he tells us about the new community tool he launched at the beginning of the year, called D365FO Admin Toolkit. We also talk about the importance of community and why this is different from the AX2012 days. Gustav and Johan
Jan 19, 2024•27 min•Ep. 69
HI All In this last episode of the year we look into the 10.0.38 version: New update cadence Net customer balance Asynchronous Dualwrite External Users Compound Surcharges Dev VM and Entra ID Copilot Multiple Currencies in Stores Best Regards and Happy Holiday Gustav and Johan
Dec 15, 2023•26 min•Ep. 68
This time we interview Community Legend André Arnaud de Calavon. André has been Microsoft Business Applicartions MVP for the latest 10 years and has also supplied more than 33000 answers on the Microsoft Dynamics Community over the years. We discussed why the community is important for Dynamics 365 and how you can engage and give back to the community. https://dynamicspedia.com/ https://community.dynamics.com/ https://community.dynamics.com/profile/?userid=afe65877-3fab-4ecd-91bc-b74df7ae8f39 ht...
Oct 27, 2023•35 min•Ep. 67
Hi... Time for a new episode. This time we discuss the news in 10.0.37: - Payment Reporting (PAIN) - Approved By on Invoice Register (non mandatory) - Electronic Reporting - Feature Recommendations - Calculate Line ammount - File Bugs!!! - Onhand in Commerce Links https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-does-new-feature-recommendation-notifications-work-hylke-britstra%3FtrackingId=k1Tbn8DuRkuHNdlEp5iZVw%253D%253D/ https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/commerce/get-started/whats-new-commerce-1...
Oct 06, 2023•22 min•Ep. 66
In this episode we speak to Elif Item, CEO and founder of Item by Item, and Microsoft Business Applications MVP. We talk about the importance of training in a project, what the different ways we can manage training and the importance of continous learning. We also ask the eternal question: "Why is the training budget the first we cut and why is Canada better?". You can find more information about Elif here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elifitem/ https://www.itembyitem.co/...
Sep 14, 2023•34 min•Ep. 65
Back again after Vacation with the following topics: Issues in the first version of 10.0.36 Inventory Visibility Loyalty Cards Bundles Archiving One Dynamics One Platform Reciept Number Sequences DMF Job history cleanup Warehouse WiFi Strength in App Insights Automatic Import of Bank Statement DMF Staging Cleanup Financial Tags on Sales Orders Dataverse interoperability...
Aug 25, 2023•30 min•Ep. 64
In this summer episode Johan and Gustav discusses the upcoming update of 10.0.35 which among other things contain: Process Mining Electronic Invoicing in France On-Behalf ordering Asynchrounous Customer Orders Cancellation Azure Application Insights Monitoring for Supply Chain Location Directives Optimization Warehouse User Session Monitoring Improvements Processessinig for Warehouse User Protection Limit Have a great vacation Gustav & Johan
Jul 21, 2023•28 min•Ep. 63
Hi All We are back with a new Interview on Dynamics Update. This time it is an honor to welcome Ryan Cunningham. Ryan is the Vice President of Power Platform at Microsoft. We discuss the future of Power Platform, the reputation of the citizen developer and their importance going forward and also that "Life finds a way". /Gustav & Johan
Jun 22, 2023•31 min•Ep. 62
