Enavate Blog

    May 20, 2025

    How to Survive—and Thrive—on GP While Planning Your Next Move

    With Microsoft GP entering the end of its lifecycle, businesses operating on the platform are facing many choices: how and when to upgrade to a new platform, which platform... Read More
    May 15, 2025

    Navigating Your Business Central Reporting Options

    The search for the “perfect” reporting option is, for some businesses, a lot like the search for the Fountain of Youth. Hours of time and mountains of money are wasted in a... Read More
    May 7, 2025

    How Technology Can Help Improve Warehouse Employee Satisfaction 

    In today’s highly competitive labor market, holding on to your employees is critical. Losing quality talent puts a dent in your productivity, and replacing it costs money. In... Read More
    April 29, 2025

    Avoiding Recalls and Reputation Damage: Building Better Food & Beverage Compliance 

    Staying compliant is important in any industry. However, there are few industries where compliance impacts the population more widely and publicly than food and beverage.... Read More
    April 24, 2025

    How Manufacturers Can Set Themselves Up for Digital Transformation Success

    Manufacturing businesses operate in a world of pressure. The pressure to do more with less, the pressure to continually mine data for fresh insights, and the pressure to... Read More
    April 22, 2025

    Don't Get Beat by Being Uninformed! Be a More Data-Driven CFO with BC

    Business analytics has revolutionized how CFOs plan, organize, and execute your visions for your businesses. No matter the size of the business or industry you operate in,... Read More
    April 17, 2025

    How Cloud ERP Keeps 3 Healthcare Organizations Focused on Patients, Not Problems

    Healthcare-related organizations have a mission of caring. However, it’s hard to accomplish that mission if the organization doesn’t take care of itself first. Without a... Read More
    April 15, 2025

    How Are You Doing on Your 2025 GP To-Do List?

    The first quarter of 2025 has already come and gone, meaning it’s time for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) who are still operating on Microsoft Dynamics GP to check... Read More
    April 3, 2025

    2 Professional Services Firms Find Big Benefits in Business Central

    On the surface, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) appear to be very different professional services... Read More
    April 2, 2025

    Why Nurseries are Turning to the Cloud to Protect Their Plants and Profit

    Businesses in the horticulture industry may be surprised to learn that they are nearly as likely to be the victims of a cyber attack as larger, more attention-grabbing... Read More
    March 27, 2025

    From ERP Frustration to Seamless Support: How Easter Seals Goodwill ND Found Their Perfect Microsoft Dynamics Partner 

    As one of five organizations in the United States with dual affiliations with Easter Seals and Goodwill, Easter Seals Goodwill ND (ESGWND)’s employees must wear many hats.... Read More
    March 25, 2025

    Make Payroll a Priority Prior to 2029

    Last fall Microsoft clarified the future of their legendary ERP solution Dynamics GP, which has begun the process of being sunsetted. They had previously announced they were... Read More
    March 18, 2025

    Combat Efficiency Killers in Your Distribution Systems with CoPilot

    Efficiency increases are often seen as the Holy Grail for distribution businesses. Finding ways to offer even minor boosts to efficiency numbers can have a direct and often... Read More
    March 17, 2025

    7 Ways AI Can Transform Manufacturing

    Manufacturers are discovering an unexpected ally in AI. Beyond the buzzwords and hype, AI is reshaping manufacturing with measurable results already flowing to the bottom... Read More
    March 11, 2025

    Keeping Your ERP On Premises? Expect More Downtime  

    As the saying goes, “The best ability is availability.” Your ERP system could have all the trendiest bells and whistles and none of it will really matter if the system can’t... Read More
    March 5, 2025

    Up the Ante in Professional Services with BI and Analytics

    Professional services companies have faced pressures and changes due to fluctuating talent pools, technology evolution, globalization, emerging business models, and more.... Read More
    March 4, 2025

    How Artificial Intelligence is Making a Real Impact on the Wine Industry

    There are some things artificial intelligence can’t do with wine — like taste it. Despite that, about everything else related to your wine business could be enhanced with AI. Read More
    February 26, 2025

    7 Strategies to Modernize Your Distribution Supply Chain in Dynamics 365 and Beyond 

    When the pandemic hit half a decade ago, it disrupted the distribution industry and forced businesses to adapt. Even now, downstream effects continue to put pressure on... Read More
    February 25, 2025

    How SMBs Can Transition from AI Experimentation to Business Transformation 

    If your business has experimented with AI, that’s a great first step. Dabbling with different tools allows you to figure out how AI is shaping the future of work, where AI... Read More
    February 12, 2025

    How Cloud ERP Software for Manufacturing Can Unite Processes

    Manufacturing companies have to balance multiple objectives for efficient and profitable daily operations. Read More
    February 5, 2025

    How Autonomous ERP Can Help Your Business Thrive

    In olden times, “laundry day” really did take up a whole day. You had to scrub each article of clothing, one by one, in a wash basin, rinse them, and then hang them out to... Read More
    February 4, 2025

    2 Ways a Cloud ERP Can Help Professional Services Firms Handle Challenges

    Professional services firms have seen tremendous change in recent years, including less face time with clients and an increasingly hybrid work environment. These shifts have... Read More
    January 28, 2025

    Microsoft Dynamics GP vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Comparing 12 Functions

    Businesses considering moving from Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains) to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (D365 BC) have a lot of questions and concerns... Read More
    January 23, 2025

    ERP Software is in Reach and Indispensable for Small Manufacturers

    As a small manufacturer, you may think certain software, technologies and capabilities are either out of your reach o r unnecessary. Read More
    January 22, 2025

    Tech's Impact on Professional Services: Operational Efficiencies

    Are you leveraging the technology that can help you achieve greater efficiency in the professional services industry and capture more value from your resources? Professional... Read More
    January 21, 2025

    Year-End Close Process in Microsoft Dynamics GP: Tips and Tricks

    The year-end close can be scary, but it doesn't need to be! At Enavate, we’re focused on creating an efficient and streamlined process that reduces the stress and pressure of... Read More
    January 16, 2025

    Fewer People are Drinking Wine. How Can Wineries Do More with Less? 

    Wineries in the United States have noticed a worrying trend in recent years, as overall demand for wine has continued to go down. Silicon Valley Bank noted in its 2024 State... Read More
    January 9, 2025

    Microsoft Dynamics GP Year-End Close: AP & 1099 Processing

    Knowing how to close out your Microsoft Dynamics GP instance can be difficult if you don’t know best practices and how to streamline the process. At Enavate, we can assist... Read More
    January 9, 2025

    How Do Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Sage Intacct Compare?

    Small- and medium-sized businesses can significantly improve their operational efficiency and productivity by upgrading to a modern, Cloud-based ERP system. The thing is,... Read More
    January 8, 2025

    17 Reasons to Upgrade to Dynamics GP 18.7

    Microsoft releases new features for the Dynamics GP platform three times a year. Each of these releases adds upwards of thirty new features to the platform, in addition to... Read More
    January 7, 2025

    Microsoft Dynamics GP Year-End Close: Tips & Tricks for U.S. Payroll

    Conducting your Year-End Close in Microsoft Dynamics GP can be complex— if you don’t know all the ways to streamline it. At Enavate, we help with just that, sharing tips and... Read More
    December 30, 2024

    10 Bold Predictions for the Future of Business Technology 

    How will the Cloud, ERP solutions and other business tech evolve in 2025 and beyond? We don’t have a magic crystal ball; however, we have the next best thing: Hundreds of... Read More
    December 19, 2024

    10 Reasons to Partner with Enavate for Your Next Tech Project

    Whether you’re looking to make the leap to the Cloud or upgrade your ERP solution, one of the first things you should do is look for an implementation partner to help guide... Read More
    December 19, 2024

    How Do Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Oracle NetSuite Compare? 

    Microsoft and Oracle have been computing giants for decades, so it’s no surprise that both companies offer ERP solutions that are listed as industry leaders in the most... Read More
    December 12, 2024

    10 Tips for a Successful Technology Implementation 

    Everyone knows what Neil Armstrong said when he walked on the moon. Here’s a less famous Armstrong quote from before he got there: “I think we’re going to the moon because... Read More
    December 11, 2024

    How Do Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Acumatica Compare?

    In an uncertain economy, SMBs need to find any advantage. One way to improve efficiency and productivity is by investing in a modern, Cloud-based ERP system with good... Read More
    December 4, 2024

    Top 10 Reasons SMBs Are Moving to the Cloud

    In the 2015 film Creed, upstart boxer Adonis Creed takes a picture of the training regimen Rocky Balboa wrote out instead of taking the written workout with him. Rocky asks... Read More
    November 26, 2024

    Capturing the Combined Power of D365 Business Central and Power BI

    There is an increasing divide between businesses that are driven by data and those that aren’t. Businesses are constantly searching for any advantage over their competitors,... Read More
    November 21, 2024

    Cloud Migration Obstacles & Opportunities to Overcome Them

    Moving from a legacy, on-premises ERP platform to a modern, agile cloud environment can be a transformative decision for businesses. While the benefits are numerous, many... Read More
    November 20, 2024

    Accelerating Business Benefits with a Speedy Move to Business Central

    With the end of support already in the rear-view mirror for Microsoft Dynamics SL and NAV users and on the horizon for Dynamics GP, businesses using these legacy systems face... Read More
    November 19, 2024

    The Ultimate Guide to Taking Dynamics GP to the Next Level

    If you’ve trusted Dynamics GP to run your business, the news that Microsoft will end mainstream support on December 31, 2029, and extended support by April 30, 2031, likely... Read More
    November 14, 2024

    Racing to the Cloud with Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

    The name Andretti is known the world over, synonymous with greatness in racing. In 2001, they began to branch out into the world of entertainment and event hosting through... Read More
    October 30, 2024

    How Tech Investments Shield Distributors from Economic Uncertainty

    Over the past few years, the world — and the distribution industry that helps it run — has been through a lot: a global pandemic, major international conflicts, labor... Read More
    October 28, 2024

    How Power Platform’s AI Builder Can Make Your Workflows Better 

    Computers have made businesses far more productive and efficient over the decades, but they also introduced tedious, repetitive and time-consuming data-entry work. Collecting... Read More
    October 22, 2024

    Today’s Distribution Buyers Expect More. A Total Business Transformation Can Help Give It to Them

    MDM’s recent Mid-Year Outlook shows that while 2023 was generally tough for wholesale distribution, with 13 of 19 sectors declining, the rest of 2024 and especially 2025 are... Read More
    October 16, 2024

    Bestway Rentals and Enavate - The Path to Success with Microsoft Azure Migration

    The proof is in: Cloud delivers on the promises you’ve heard about: Lowered costs, higher cybersecurity, immense scalability. That’s why, in 2024, Cloud spending will top $1... Read More
    October 9, 2024

    5 Key Considerations Before Upgrading Microsoft Dynamics GP

    Some organizations approach their Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade with the attitude of “If it’s not broken, we’ll leave it alone.” However, that way of thinking can, at best,... Read More
    October 2, 2024

    Let Power Virtual Agents Take Care of Routine Tasks

    The first chatbot was programmed in 1966, when MIT professor Joseph Weizenbaum created ELIZA. With just a couple hundred lines of code, Weizenbaum was able to briefly... Read More
    September 25, 2024

    Has Dynamics GP Reached End of Life? What You Need to Know About Microsoft's Announcement

    Until September 2024, there has been a great deal of confusion about the future of Microsoft Dynamics GP. However, Microsoft has now provided clarity about its plans for the... Read More
    September 6, 2024

    How Power Apps Can Raise Your Company’s Potential – Without Raising Costs 

    Different companies have different business goals and, thus, different software needs. An out-of-the-box software solution — even one with solid customization options — is... Read More
    September 5, 2024

    Better Business Performance Measurement with Business Central

    With so much data available to business leaders, it can often be difficult to determine what information to focus on. Over the years, experts have determined several... Read More
    September 4, 2024

    Change Management for Cloud Migration: 13 Tips to Get It Right

    “Change is hard because people overestimate the value of what they have and underestimate the value of what they may gain by giving that up.” – James Belasco and Ralph... Read More
    August 26, 2024

    3 Attributes to Look for When Building Your Inventory Management Team

    The distribution space has changed a lot, especially in the past four years. Disruption has become the new normal, and demand has become harder to anticipate. As a result,... Read More
    August 21, 2024

    New State Delivery Fees Show Importance of Wineries Getting Accounting in Order

    In 2022, Colorado became the first state to impose a retail delivery fee for goods delivered by motor vehicle. Minnesota’s retail delivery fee will take effect this year, and... Read More
    August 14, 2024

    How Wineries Can Benefit from California’s Recycling and Composting Tax Exemption

    California has one of the biggest and most complex economies in the world, which means that wineries in the state have a lot of regulations to navigate — and quite a few tax... Read More
    August 14, 2024

    Is the Cloud Really Safer Than an On-Premises Server?

    Many people find it counterintuitive that the Cloud could be safer than an on-premises server. The Cloud feels abstract and distant, whereas a physical server in your... Read More
    August 5, 2024

    How Distributors Can Balance What Customers Want and Need

    Every distributor believes that it is customer-centric, but not every distributor understands what “customer-centric” really means — and the definition has shifted in recent... Read More
    August 2, 2024

    Wineries Shouldn’t Have to Spend So Much Time and Effort on Taxes and Compliance

    Wine is a complex industry, especially regarding taxes and compliance. With regulations constantly shifting and states adding new fees affecting winemakers, things can get... Read More
    July 31, 2024

    5 Reasons to Consider Moving Your Dynamics GP to the Cloud

    Microsoft Dynamics GP is one of the longest running ERP platforms on the market, but like any software, its life-cycle will eventually come to an end. Microsoft recently... Read More
    July 30, 2024

    How Power Automate Can Improve Efficiency — and Make Employees Happier

    A survey of knowledge workers in the United States found that 44% of employees at SMBs do not feel highly efficient at work. It makes sense when you consider how much of the... Read More
    July 23, 2024

    10 Ways Copilot Transforms the Way You Work in Business Central

    Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) must constantly be looking for every edge and advantage to stay ahead in a crowded marketplace. Those that embrace technology will... Read More
    July 18, 2024

    Streamline Your Distribution Operations Smarter through Inventory Stratification

    The modern distributor has more (and more varied) inventory than ever before — but it also has access to more advanced tools and more refined techniques for managing... Read More
    July 16, 2024

    Is Migrating to the Cloud Worth the Costs? (Spoiler: Yes!)

    With some projects, it feels like it’s never the right time. You may want to renovate your kitchen, but when you think about actually doing it, you come up with a list of... Read More
    July 11, 2024

    Florida is an Emerging Market for Luxury Wine. Who’s Next?

    As younger generations of drinkers gravitate toward competing products like hard seltzers, winemakers need to pay close attention to markets where wine is on the upswing. In... Read More
    July 8, 2024

    Top ERP Integration Issues and Tips to Avoid Them

    Your ERP system and data are only as good as its integrations with other business solutions. Without seamless ERP integrations, your organization could face process... Read More
    June 20, 2024

    How Technology Can Make Every Inch of Distributors’ Operations Better

    Every facet of a distribution business can be enhanced by investing in and implementing operational technology, but it can be hard to know where to start. Warehouses can get... Read More
    June 18, 2024

    Value of Winery Inventory Visibility Highlighted by California’s CRV Law Changes

    This year, California began including wine containers in the state’s redemption-based recycling program. In the long run, this figures to be a good thing – not just for the... Read More
    June 13, 2024

    What does Microsoft's Universal Code Initiative mean for Dynamics 365 Business Central Users?

    The landscape of enterprise resource planning (ERP) is evolving rapidly, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is at the forefront of this transformation. With the... Read More
    June 12, 2024

    Breaking the 'It Ain't Broke' Mindset: Future-Proofing Your ERP Before it Fails

    You’ve spent years tweaking your organization’s ERP, adding customizations and integrations as you go along, and now you’ve got an intricately built house of cards that,... Read More
    June 3, 2024

    From Adoption to Adaptation: AI's Role in Shaping the Future of Work

    Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here, and it’s not going anywhere. With the widespread accessibility of these powerful new tools, businesses of every type are now... Read More
    May 30, 2024

    8 Useful Inventory Management KPIs for Distributors

    Inventory management is a delicate dance. Carry too much of a slow-moving product, and you risk running up your carrying costs. Carry too little of a popular product, and you... Read More
    May 28, 2024

    Conquering Your Competitors with the Combined Power of Dynamics 365 Sales and Business Central

    Every executive understands that without an efficient sales department, a company cannot generate revenue, while a well-orchestrated back office ensures operational... Read More
    May 2, 2024

    How to Perform a Dynamics GP Health Check – and Why

    You probably know that it’s smart to see a doctor at least once a year to stay on top of your physical health. You probably also know that you should take your car in for... Read More
    May 2, 2024

    7 Ways to Leverage Analytics in Every Corner of Your Distribution Business

    Distributors who have embraced business intelligence are making their processes more efficient and uncovering growth opportunities, while distributors that rely on an... Read More
    April 26, 2024

    Inventory Visibility: Why Distributors Can’t Stay in the Dark

    In a recent survey of 100 distributors we did with Modern Distribution Management, 82% rated their inventory visibility as good or excellent. Perhaps some of that optimism... Read More
    March 27, 2024

    The Costs and Benefits of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an agile ERP platform that allows small to medium-sized businesses (SMB) to enhance, grow, and scale their operations, allowing for... Read More
    March 15, 2024

    How to Reduce Warehouse Management Costs with Automation

    Way back in 2015, Supply Chain Management Review claimed that warehouse automation is one of the few remaining areas where companies can still significantly reduce their... Read More
    March 13, 2024

    How Dynamics 365 Business Central Helps You Stay on Task

    Anyone who has ever traveled by plane knows how stressful it can be to have a connecting flight. You must wait your turn to get off the first plane, figure out where your... Read More
    February 2, 2024

    2024 Distribution Technology Trends

    Anybody who was paying attention knows what the biggest tech buzzword of 2023 was: AI. Recent innovations in machine learning and large language models led to a breakthrough... Read More
    February 1, 2024

    What You Need to Know About the Sunsetting of Dynamics SL

    In January 2024, Microsoft ended mainstream support for Dynamics SL. For SL users, that means it’s time to get serious about figuring out your next steps. Read on to see... Read More
    January 22, 2024

    How Wineries Can Harvest More Profits While Giving Customers the Quality They Demand

    These days, wineries find themselves in a tough spot: They need to cater to increasing customer demand for better wines, but they don’t want to raise prices and risk driving... Read More
    January 16, 2024

    How to Streamline End-of-Year AP with Business Central

    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can make your end-of-year Accounts Payable duties more efficient. Watch this demo or read-on to learn more: Computer Check & ACH... Read More
    January 16, 2024

    How to Use Approval Workflows in Dynamics 365 Business Central

    One of the best ways to streamline your internal processes in Business Central is by using approval workflows. Read on to learn how to set up approval workflows in order to... Read More
    December 28, 2023

    Microsoft Dynamics 365: Data Entity for a Table Without a Natural Key

    Problem Definition Data entities in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management (formerly Finance and Operations) and can be regarded as an abstraction... Read More
    December 22, 2023

    Mastering Configuration Packaging and 1099s in D365 Business Central

    With the end of the year comes an assortment of critical accounting tasks. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central makes these tasks easier, but you still need to know what... Read More
    December 13, 2023

    How Wine Management Software Helps Wineries Overcome Labor Shortages

    According to Sante Magazine, 45% of wine companies surveyed have experienced staff shortages in recent years, and over one-third say they’ve had to abandon growth... Read More
    November 1, 2023

    How Cloud Technology Can Make Distributors More Productive

    You’ve probably heard the Cloud is safer and faster, but can it make your distribution business more productive? A decade ago, we wondered if the Cloud was secure. Now,... Read More
    October 23, 2023

    Which Emerging Supply Chain Tech Gives Distributors the Best ROI?

    The last few years have been chaotic for the supply chain, to say the least. Simply maintaining stability has been enough of a challenge, but distributors still need to grow... Read More
    October 23, 2023

    What SMBs Should Demand in a Business Central Implementation

    Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) have so much at risk during a software rollout, from workflow changes and stakeholder buy-in to the learning curve. Read More
    October 17, 2023

    As Your Winery Invests in Tech, Don’t Neglect Back-Office Software

    In recent years, wineries have begun to make big, bold investments to modernize their field, supply chain and logistics operations. From smart irrigation systems to... Read More
    September 25, 2023

    Technology Helps Wineries Overcome Modern Day Challenges – Here’s How

    The wine business has been around for centuries, and so have many of the challenges wineries face. But in recent years, new problems have emerged, and winemakers can’t lean... Read More
    September 19, 2023

    How to Void Checks in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

    If you have processed payments in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, then you have also likely encountered a need to void a check. The process itself can be a little... Read More
    September 15, 2023

    Start Your Engines for Community Summit 2023!

    Ready, Set, Summit! Community Summit North America 2023 is taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina this year, home of the NASCAR Hall of Fame! Enavate’s ERP and Cloud... Read More
    September 1, 2023

    Revolutionize Your Business by Migrating Legacy Workflows to Power Automate Flows 

    In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses must constantly adapt to stay competitive. One key aspect of this adaptation is the migration of Legacy Workflows to... Read More
    August 30, 2023

    MDM Profitability Summit 2023: How Generative AI Can Help Distributors Boost Their Bottom Line

    Enavate recently delivered a 20-minute session at MDM’s 2023 Virtual Profitability Summit. This post covers what we talked about during our session. If you’d like to tune in,... Read More
    August 28, 2023

    All Paths Lead to the Cloud: The Roadmap to Modernize Your Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP for the Future

    This is the next article in the series about the many benefits of moving from a legacy on-premises Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP to a Cloud-based system like Microsoft Dynamics... Read More
    August 17, 2023

    How Wineries Can Leverage Technology to Make Better Business Decisions

    Enavate participated in a Wine Industry Network (WIN) panel alongside our client, Darioush Winery and partners InnoVint and Commerce7. In this post, we’ll touch on some of... Read More
    August 17, 2023

    All Paths Lead to the Cloud: Empowering Efficiency, Profitability and Security with Microsoft Azure Hosting

    This is the last article in our series about the many benefits and potential risks of moving your existing on-premises ERP system like Dynamics GP, NAV, SL or AX to Enavate’s... Read More
    August 14, 2023

    All Paths Lead to the Cloud: Navigating Your Digital Journey

    This is the next article in the series about the many benefits of moving from a legacy on-premises ERP system like Dynamics SL or GP to a Cloud-based system like Microsoft... Read More
    August 9, 2023

    All Paths Lead to the Cloud: Obstacles, Options and Opportunities

    This is the first article in a series about the many benefits and potential risks of moving from a legacy on-premises ERP system, such as Dynamics NAV, SL or GP, to a... Read More
    July 24, 2023

    What To Do About Windows Server 2012 R2 End of Life

    We’re rapidly approaching the end of support for all editions of Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. After October 10, 2023, these products will no longer receive... Read More
    July 19, 2023

    Business Value of Generative AI in Wholesale Distribution

    It’s stunning how much can change in a matter of months. Over the past couple of decades, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already revolutionized industries, technologies and... Read More
    July 13, 2023

    Work Smarter in Microsoft Dynamics GP: Tips and Tricks

    In Microsoft Dynamics GP, there are often multiple ways to perform the same task. At Enavate, we’re all about less clicks and working smarter, not harder. We regularly review... Read More
    June 29, 2023

    Keep a Pulse on Your Tech with the Enavate Health Check

    If you use Microsoft Dynamics GP, you’re probably pretty happy with it overall. It’s a great platform that offers plenty of tools and features to help your business operate... Read More
    June 22, 2023

    Microsoft Dynamics GP Features Inspired by Customer Feedback

    Microsoft's commitment to customer satisfaction extends across its product portfolio, including Microsoft Dynamics GP. They take pride in communicating with customers... Read More
    June 2, 2023

    Looking Back on Directions North America 2023

    Directions North America 2023 wasn’t just a success. It was the most-attended in-person Microsoft Dynamics partner event in history. Over 1,100 people came to Orlando eager... Read More
    June 1, 2023

    5 Industry Key Performance Indicators for Winery Growth 

    Identifying the most critical KPIs to measure performance in your industry – and then leveraging the best tools to monitor, understand and act on those KPIs – isn’t cut and... Read More
    May 18, 2023

    Preparing for the Latest NetSuite Release? Plan and Reduce Stress, Opt-in to your Free NetSuite Release Preview Account!

    If you have been using NetSuite for a while, you are likely very much aware that NetSuite regularly delivers software changes throughout the year. Read More
    May 18, 2023

    The Role of an ERP Implementation Partner Goes Beyond Just the Software

    So, you’ve decided to upgrade your enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Where do you start?   Some businesses only need help setting up their software, and some ERP... Read More
    May 18, 2023

    3 Paths for a Microsoft Cloud ERP Migration

    In a webinar with Microsoft Dynamics World, Enavate presented, “Business Continuity in Times of Change: Explore Your Dynamics Cloud Options.” Watch the recording on-demand... Read More
    May 18, 2023

    How Secure is the Cloud? 7 Cloud Security Questions – Answered

    Network security in the Cloud is a top concern for IT and security professionals, according to the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). Read More
    May 15, 2023

    5 Reasons to Migrate Your Microsoft Dynamics Solution to the Cloud

    If you love your legacy Microsoft Dynamics solution, we’re not surprised! Whether it’s GP, SL, NAV or AX, your business has likely benefitted quite a bit from using such a... Read More
    April 21, 2023

    5 Ways Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is Like Rocket Fuel for Businesses

    Do you still store your servers in a closet and manually input data from one system to another? Are your teams working from home, but still using clunky workarounds to access... Read More
    April 17, 2023

    Enavate and Tangicloud Partnering to Provide a Great Service to Nonprofits

    Founded in 2016, Tangicloud’s primary focus is to deliver best-in-class accounting solutions for nonprofits and governments. Tangicloud works with partners around the globe... Read More
    March 31, 2023

    Enavate is Ready for Directions North America 2023! Are You?

    Don’t look now, but Directions North America 2023 is right around the corner. The premier Microsoft Dynamics partner event is sure to be better than ever, and this year,... Read More
    March 30, 2023

    Why Modernizing Your Business Technology Can't Wait: 8 Risks for Not Modernizing NOW

    You’re likely in one of two tech boats: Your plan to modernize your business has been in the initial planning stages for years OR You started the process but still aren’t... Read More
    March 24, 2023

    Is It Time to Purge Data in Dynamics SL?

    If you have a long history of using Microsoft Dynamics SL, it is likely you have financial transactions that are well beyond set retention dates. These dates should coincide... Read More
    March 17, 2023

    What is The Real Cost of Your Cloud Migration?

    Are you a Cloud holdout? Almost every business uses at least some Cloud services now. There are clear and measurable benefits to using the Cloud. But any transition comes... Read More
    March 10, 2023

    The Power of Power Apps in Real Life

    Both consumers and businesses use applications in their daily life and operations. Business applications are central to the success of companies, from supporting the... Read More
    February 27, 2023

    Worried About Your BC Data Migration? There’s Plenty of Room for Your Historical Data in a Data Lake

    When our clients consider leaving their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP on-premises infrastructure to upgrade to Cloud-based Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, they face a... Read More
    February 13, 2023

    UWGS 2023 Takeaways: What Wineries Should Consider for the Future

    With the 2023 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium (UWGS) wrapped up, our Enavation Cloud: VinPoint Wine Management team at Enavate is energized by the conversations we had with... Read More
    February 3, 2023

    Tech Trends for SMBs to Put Stock in for 2023

    Expectations around technology have risen fast these past few years. For small businesses, staying competitive and accessible has meant making strategic choices. As they’ve... Read More
    January 27, 2023

    Enavate’s Suite of Power BI Training Programs: Something for Everyone

    Microsoft Power BI is known for being user-friendly; a tool that anyone can use to improve their business. However, to make the most of your experience and get the best... Read More
    January 4, 2023

    Microsoft Dynamics Ukraine Community Funding Update

    For 10 months, Ukraine has been living in a war-torn nightmare. The attack by Russia against Ukraine directly affects the Dynamics community, with over 700 Dynamics... Read More
    December 21, 2022

    ERP as a Team Player

    We often forget that Sports and Entertainment organizations are also businesses! However, Sports and Entertainment organizations are disproportionally impacted by industry,... Read More
    December 9, 2022

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