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    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 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

    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 put together a webinar series and... Read More
    February 1, 2024

    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 put together... 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. In this blog, we’ll cover: Computer Check & ACH payment... 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 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 10, 2023

    What You Need to Know About the Sunsetting of Dynamics SL

    Last year, Microsoft announced that it was extending the previously announced end of mainstream support for Dynamics SL by six months. Now, those extra six months are almost... 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 27, 2023

    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 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 22, 2023

    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 2023, Cloud spending will grow by... 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

    How to Perform a Dynamics GP Health Check – and Why

    This is the first article in a four-part series Enavate has put together to help organizations currently using Microsoft Dynamics GP understand how and where they can get... 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 8, 2023

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

    In April 2023, Microsoft made a big announcement: new licenses of Dynamics GP will stop being sold by April 2025. 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 16, 2022

    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
    December 9, 2022

    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV Year-End Close Tips and Tricks

    Daily users of Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central have their routines down to a science, especially their month-end and year-end... Read More
    November 22, 2022

    Ukrainian Children Deserve to Dream – How You Can Help

    There are three categories of runners: people who run only when they absolutely have to, those who run for fun and those who run to make a difference. At Enavate, our global... Read More
    November 11, 2022

    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
    October 28, 2022

    How To Prepare Your Business for a Recession: Invest in Technology

    2020 brought mayhem. 2021 continued the supply chain chaos. 2022 hasn’t yet concluded, but looking into the next year (or several) is murky. It’s hard to plan for the future,... Read More
    October 20, 2022

    Community Summit 2022: How to Launch Your Path to the NEXT LEVEL

    We had a great time at Community Summit 2022! And it was an honor for Enavate to be a Premier sponsor this year. It was amazing to hear how companies adapted to equip... Read More
    October 14, 2022

    Migrating from GP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

    This is the final article in a four-part series Enavate has put together to help organizations currently using Microsoft Dynamics GP understand how and where they can get... Read More
    September 28, 2022

    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Licensing: What You Need to Know

    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) is a robust, all-in-one ERP system for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs). It enables companies to manage finance, supply... Read More
    September 21, 2022

    Dynamics Community Summit NA: What You Need to Know to Take Your Event Experience to the NEXT LEVEL

    Enavate’s team of experts has an exciting lineup planned. As a Premier sponsor, Enavate will hold seven sessions around Cloud migration, Dynamics 365, the Power Platform and... Read More
    September 9, 2022

    Hosting Microsoft Dynamics GP in Microsoft Azure

    This is the third article in a four-part series Enavate has put together to help organizations currently using Microsoft Dynamics GP understand how and where they can get... Read More
    September 2, 2022

    Don’t Get Left Behind: Switch to a Cloud-Based ERP Solution

    There are trends, like shag carpeting and fidget spinners, that briefly catch fire then quickly fizzle, leaving us wondering what we were thinking. And then there are trends,... Read More
    August 26, 2022

    Why You Should Upgrade Microsoft Dynamics GP

    This is the second article in a four-part series Enavate has put together to help organizations currently using Microsoft Dynamics GP understand how and where they can get... Read More
    August 1, 2022

     How Connectors Bring ISV Solutions into the Microsoft Ecosystem 

    As one of the biggest software players in the market, Microsoft Power Platform boasts tens of millions of active monthly users. For independent software vendors (ISVs),... Read More
    July 15, 2022

    How Microsoft Power BI Empowers Data-Driven Success

    Analytics are the lifeblood of any organization; they help you see what is happening across every area of your business and enable teams to make intelligent, data-driven... Read More
    July 8, 2022

    Life After QuickBooks: The Sky’s the Limit for Wineries with Business Central and VinPoint

    The winery industry is experiencing a boom in direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipments. Yet solutions with limited functionality such as QuickBooks and Excel can inhibit your... Read More
    June 30, 2022

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

    Supply chain disruption continues to put pressure on distributors, particularly those that don’t have optimal technology and solutions in place to adapt and be resilient. But... Read More
    June 15, 2022

    Do You Really Have to Rebuild the Management Reporter Datamart?

    Microsoft Dynamics Management Reporter (MR) is a nearly real-time financial reporting application that can empower users to quickly and easily design, generate, secure and... Read More
    June 6, 2022

    Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs. Finance and Operations

    Microsoft ERPs have evolved over the past several decades to accommodate new business needs, technologies and opportunities. Greater access to and use of the Cloud has made... Read More
    June 1, 2022

    How to Create Reports in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

    All good financial reporting starts with a well-designed chart of accounts. The chart of accounts in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) has key differences from... Read More
    May 16, 2022

    The Microsoft Dynamics Community Calls Ukraine Home

    The Microsoft Dynamics Community is one of mutual respect, but it’s also highly competitive. Some would describe this group as “cutthroat” when it comes to stealing top... Read More
    May 9, 2022

    9 Tips for a Successful ERP Implementation in Any Industry

    Whether you’ve been through an ERP implementation before or it’s your flagship voyage, planning and executing this enormous project successfully will always be a complex... Read More
    May 6, 2022

    Compliance in Wine Making is a Fine Art to be Mastered

    The making of a good varietal is a fine art. It takes years of research and experimentation to get all the components just right to achieve that perfect blend of undertones... Read More
    April 27, 2022

    How to Measure the Success of Your ERP Implementation 

    Not all technology implementations go swimmingly. In fact, many fail or fall short of expectations. The reasons vary, from choosing the wrong ERP partner, to implementing an... Read More
    April 22, 2022

    5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Dynamics GP

    It can be difficult to keep up with the constant stream of new features and release updates from Microsoft for your Dynamics GP solution. But it’s critical to upgrade to the... Read More
    April 7, 2022

    5 Ways to Use Preview, Production and Sandbox Environments in D365 BC

    Microsoft is constantly updating and enhancing their software to give administrators the best tools possible. This includes the Dynamics 365 Business Central Admin Center.  Read More
    April 1, 2022

    Get to Know Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central’s Admin Center

    Most businesses generally underutilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central’s Admin Portal. However, this portal is critical to the effectiveness of Business Central. Read More
    March 24, 2022

    Join Enavate for Directions NA – THE Microsoft D365 Partner Event

    It’s time for Directions NA – the premier Microsoft Dynamics event by Partners for Partners. This year, Enavate is proud to be a Silver Sponsor. Our Partner Services team... Read More
    March 10, 2022

    Benefits of Automatic Updates: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

    One of the core benefits of migrating from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central in the Cloud is automatic updates to the platform. Read More
    March 3, 2022

    How Keg Inventory Tracking Systems Can Help Brewers with Empties Management

    When was the last time you lost a keg? It was probably recently given industry trends. If you wait long enough, you might see it pop up for sale on a local marketplace. Read More
    February 25, 2022

    How to Be a Microsoft ISV Partner: Insider Tips and Best Practices 

    Why partner with Microsoft? Would you like help with capturing and expanding your market opportunities? Microsoft partners with independent software vendors (ISVs) because... Read More
    February 11, 2022

    Accounting Pro Still Using GP? Here’s How BC Can Make Life Easier.

    For decades, Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly known as Great Plains), has been a reliable solution for small and midsized businesses (SMBs) to manage finance and accounting... Read More
    February 9, 2022

    Keep Your Business Flowing with Production Planning for Your Brewery or Distillery

    Between skyrocketing can prices, raw ingredient shortages and environmental concerns, craft breweries and distilleries regularly contend with production obstacles and supply... Read More
    February 3, 2022

    Winery Management Software: You Focus on Wine, We Focus on Technology

    Wine has been around for centuries. It is used in ceremonies, celebrations and as an accompaniment to a relaxing evening after a long day. It started from simple beginnings,... Read More
    February 2, 2022

    Why Are Businesses Moving to the Cloud Now? 

    With the widespread adoption of new technologies, small and midsized businesses are beginning to see the benefits of migrating from legacy, on-premises systems to the Cloud... Read More
    January 27, 2022

    What Technology ‘As a Service’ Means to Your Business 

    The use of on-premises solutions typically puts the burden entirely on your team to deploy, manage, update and secure.   Read More
    January 20, 2022

    Winery Risk Management: 3 Ways a Cloud ERP Offering Can Help 

    Wineries have been forced to continually adapt to keep business going despite risks like a pandemic, natural disasters, or cyberattacks.   Read More
    January 12, 2022

    What Distributors can Learn from MDM’s Top Distributors Lists

    Modern Distribution Management (MDM) releases an annual top distributors list. Read More
    January 5, 2022

    Could Dynamics 365 BC Be the Cloud ERP Solution for Your Startup?

    The reasons businesses change enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems usually come down to immediate needs – and future plans. Read More
    December 29, 2021

    How to Choose a Technology Service Provider: Resellers, MSPs & Partners

    We’ve entered a new reality for most organizations: The Cloud is essential to business continuity and success. Read More
    December 20, 2021

    Enavate Visionary Award Winners Recognize Team Members for Excellence

    Enavate’s successes come from the efforts of our empowered team and our core values. Read More
    December 16, 2021

    How Low Code/No Code Trends Are Accelerating Digital Transformation

    Apps are essential to companies, from supporting the organization and productivity of internal teams to helping customers find and purchase products. Read More
    December 2, 2021

    The Future of Dynamics 365 F&SC Specialists

    I want to share my thoughts on Dynamics F&SC changes Microsoft announces and on those technologies that will be in demand in the Dynamics world down the road. Read More
    November 22, 2021

    Up the Ante in Professional Services with BI and Analytics

    Professional services companies have faced pressures and changes due to the pandemic that is having ripple effects today. Firms must adapt and, in many cases, adjust their... Read More
    November 18, 2021

    Next Steps to Migrate to the Cloud: 5 Takeaways from Community Summit

    One thing is sure after the past two years – companies have a better understanding of the Cloud and how to leverage it. Read More
    November 3, 2021

    Microsoft Technology for Wholesale Distributors: A Pocket Guide

    Digital transformation is in full force or on the horizon for many distribution companies. Read More
    October 28, 2021

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

    Professional services firms have seen tremendous change because of the pandemic, including less face time with clients and an increasingly hybrid work environment. These... Read More
    October 18, 2021

    Let’s Continue the Cloud Conversation from Community Summit 2021

    We had a great time at Community Summit 2021! It was quite a whirlwind considering the experiences business leaders and Dynamics users have had since 2020. Read More
    October 14, 2021

    Alternatives to Suggest Vendor Payments in D365 Business Central

    Supposeyou’re part of an Accounts Payable team (or the single AP person) and use Dynamics 365 Business Central. In that case, you may be familiar with both the Suggest... Read More
    October 5, 2021

    3 Tips to Migrate from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central

    The reality of how we work and the priorities of business leaders have shifted, bringing about interest in migrating from on-premises, legacy environments to the Cloud. Read More
    September 30, 2021

    Community Summit 2021: Enavate’s 4 Sessions Can Get You to the Cloud

    It’s time for Community Summit North America! And Enavate is ready to deliver in person as a Platinum sponsor with four sessions around Cloud migration success. Read More
    September 13, 2021

    Gain Confidence in Your Cloud ERP Decisions: Join Enavate at DynamicsCon

    Get ready for a stellar virtual conference from Sept. 20-23, 2021, that will provide the ins and outs of the latest and greatest Microsoft tools and strategies: DynamicsCon. Read More
    September 9, 2021

    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
    September 1, 2021

    How to Measure the Success of a Cloud Migration

    Every Cloud migration is different. Read More
    August 25, 2021

    A Practical Guide to Cloud Migration: Which Path is Right for You?

    For many organizations, the pandemic accelerated a trend that was already there: migrating to the Cloud. Read More
    August 18, 2021

    How to Get Cloud Migration Right: 5 Key Considerations

    To migrate (to the Cloud) or not to migrate: That was the question many businesses pondered. Read More
    August 10, 2021

    6 Critical Questions to Ask When Choosing a Cloud Provider

    Behind every Cloud migration horror story lies an identifiable point of failure that originates in the planning phase. In some cases, it can start with choosing the wrong... Read More
    August 2, 2021

    13 Ways You May Already Have 1 Foot in the Cloud

    We have heard many reasons why organizations hesitate to migrate their ERP solution in the Cloud. Cost, risk and change management are among the top. However, what they don’t... Read More
    July 23, 2021

    Cost of a Cloud Migration vs. Staying On-Premises: Which is Better?

    When considering Cloud options for your business, comparing the cost of on-premises infrastructure with a Cloud infrastructure is essential. Knowing how both options compare... Read More
    July 14, 2021

    Assessment Can Guide Your Path from Dynamics GP/SL to D365 BC

    Organizations saw the benefits of working with collaborative tools like Microsoft Office 365 and Teams when they shifted to remote work during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
    June 30, 2021

    Why Do You Need a Cloud Migration Plan? Hope is NOT a Strategy

    People are taking a different look at Cloud after all the disruptions in 2020. Read More
    June 23, 2021

    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
    June 16, 2021

    Dealing With Disruption: A Tale of Two Generators and a Food Transporter

    Just when you thought you planned for disruption, a year like 2020 came along. Read More
    June 9, 2021

    Stopgap vs. Strategy in the Cloud: From a Right-Now to Right Solution

    “The possibilities are numerous once we decide to act and not react.” – George Bernard Shaw Read More
    June 3, 2021

    Digital Transformation in Manufacturing: Break the Binds of Tradition

    Manufacturers run complex operations, juggling supply chain, operational and financial functions that must work in harmony to deliver on promises to businesses and consumers.... Read More
    May 24, 2021

    How Managed ERP in the Cloud Can Go Wrong and How to Make It Right

    Ever been mesmerized by watching hundreds of packaged items moving along a conveyor belt on TV? You can envision their journey from the conveyor belt to a refrigerated truck... Read More
    May 20, 2021

    DRaaS Keeps Business Running Despite Disasters

    Your business operations may be at risk if your data and applications live in on - site servers. Read More
    May 13, 2021

    ‘Planning for the Unplanned’ and Other Cloud Tales from Three Bald Guys

    There is a mix of feelings that come with m igrating your technology to the Cloud . Read More
    May 5, 2021

    Make Your SharePoint Online Intranet Relevant

    With many organizations moving to remote work and embracing Microsoft Teams as a crucial collaboration tool, opportunities to make Teams more useful to employees have become... Read More
    April 30, 2021

    How Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Boosts Security and Efficiencies

    In res ponse to the pandemic, workers were sent to work from home in droves to comply with government restrictions to curb the spread of the virus. Read More
    April 27, 2021

    ERP Solution Can Help Solve Challenges in Beverage Industry

    While many industries suffered in 2020, alcohol and spirits had a banner year. Read More
    April 21, 2021

    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
    March 30, 2021

    Why Gender Equity Matters in Tech

    COVID-19 has been unkind to women in the workplace. Read More
    March 26, 2021

    How Cloud ERP Software for Manufacturing Can Unite Processes

    Manufacturing companies have to balance multiple objectives for efficient and profitable daily operations. Read More
    March 18, 2021

    Forrester’s Clear Case for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Cloud: 60% ROI

    Leading technology research firm Forrester recently interviewed seven Microsoft Dynamics 365 customers that implemented the cloud-based ERP to replace aging, siloed ERP... Read More
    March 8, 2021

    Real Talk About Digital Transformation: What is It and Why Does It Matter?

    No matter how businesses define digital transformation, most would agree it’s a journey, not a destination. Read More
    March 3, 2021

    Tune in for Enavate at DynamicsCon 2021 and Start Your Cloud Adventure

    One of the coolest virtual experiences is coming to computer screens from March 16-18: DynamicsCon 2021. Read More
    February 25, 2021

    Dynamics GP Inventory Stock Calendar Maintenance Limitation Solved

    For decades, the programming behind the Stock Calendar Maintenance window in the Microsoft Dynamics GP Inventory module had a limitation on the Year drop-down list. This... Read More
    February 17, 2021

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    October 23, 2020

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    September 24, 2020

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    September 23, 2020

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    September 17, 2020

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    August 26, 2020

    Tips for Year-End 1099 Data Management and Processing in Dynamics SL

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    August 25, 2020

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    August 13, 2020

    Microsoft Dynamics GP setup for home users: alternatives to a VPN

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    August 13, 2020

    How distribution analytics drives greater agility in an uncertain market

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    August 3, 2020

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    July 28, 2020

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    July 27, 2020

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    July 24, 2020

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    July 20, 2020

    How to create a modified Word template for Microsoft Dynamics GP

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    July 15, 2020

    Business Case for AP Automation: Security, Visibility and Efficiency

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    July 10, 2020

    5 Improvements for Accounting in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

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    How to create a standard word template for Dynamics GP

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    June 30, 2020

    ERP implementation: four critical steps to take before you begin

    Before you take the first step to implement your new ERP solution, make sure you’re building on the right foundation. Read More
    June 18, 2020

    HR and Payroll in the Cloud: 3 Steps to Make the Most of Your Migration

    While moving to cloud-based HR and payroll offers significant advantages, bringing too much baggage will make the process more complex and less efficient. Read More
    June 18, 2020

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    June 18, 2020

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    June 4, 2020

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    June 1, 2020

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    May 26, 2020

    User Administration in Dynamics SL: Updating and Deleting Users

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    May 18, 2020

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    May 18, 2020

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    May 12, 2020

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    May 6, 2020

    How Distributors can Support Sales Teams During COVID-19

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    April 24, 2020

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    April 20, 2020

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    April 15, 2020

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    April 8, 2020

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    March 31, 2020

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