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PERSPECTIVES 2016Your Future with Microsoft Business Solutions

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Introduction

Jodell JohnsonDirector at Rand Group

• With Rand since early 2015

• Microsoft Dynamics AX Financial Consultant for 11 years

• Microsoft Dynamics AX Certified

Laurie JimenezSr. Manager at Rand Group

• With Rand since 2009

• Specializes in project management and business process improvement

• Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Certified


OUR MISSION ATHelp people use technology for

business success.


DYNAMICS AX 7.0

Optimizing Users’ Mobility Experiences


• “53 percent of information workers are using three or more devices in their jobs today.”

• This influences how we communicate and consume information.

• Microsoft is looking to optimize users’ “mobility experiences.”

Mobile-First, Cloud-First World


• User experience is designed around an individuals tasks

• Focuses on a single role to assist users with their job

• Help users make more informed decisions

• Familiarity with Windows and Office helps users feel at home

• Reach a new generation of users

Modern User Experience


• A single web client

• No desktop clients to be installed

• No Terminal Server

• No Enterprise Portal

• Access the client anytime, anywhere

Modern User Experience


• Embraces a modern client architecture with a full web experience

• Takes the role centers, embedded BI, and forms to a new level with introduction of Workspaces and dashboards

• Introduces a context-sensitive user experience based on HTML5 client technology

Microsoft Dynamics AX 7




Optimized for:

• Device format

• Method of interaction (touch vs.

keyboard)

• Browser type

To provide highly visual, productive, and

engaging user interactions

HTML5




Organize Repeatable Tasks

• Define tasks

• Track tasks

• Optimize tasks

• Integrated part of workflow

• Or individual apps

• Accessible from a desktop or device of choice

Workspaces




• Cloud services provide organizations an opportunity to transform customer experiences and innovate business models

• Can contribute to the flexibility and efficiency of the organization’s IT foundation

• Gives IT the opportunity to outsource operational tasks and focus on initiatives to grow and transform the organization

Microsoft Cloud


• The business logic and data model in Dynamics AX 2012 will be the basis for future versions.

• New capabilities will be added to continue to meet customer needs.

• As with Dynamics AX 2012, future versions will allow customers to either install all available modules or deploy only what they need when they need it.

Framework


Drive repeatable and high-quality implementations

Provide a simpler experience for:

• Discovery of capabilities

• Exploration, trial, and purchase

• With other services including Office 365, MS Dynamics CRM, and

MS Azure

MS Dynamics Lifecycle Services


ROADMAP 2014 to 2016


The initial release of Microsoft Dynamics “AX 7” will be on the Microsoft

cloud only.

In the future, “AX 7” will be available for on-premises, cloud or hybrid

installations.

A new update experience allows for:

• Easy discoverability of relevant enhancements in the cloud

• Is aware of the context of the deployment,

• And provides an auto-merge with custom or ISV code.

Roadmap


MICROSOFT DYNAMICS AX 7


Deprecated Features

• Desktop client

• Enterprise Portal

• Role Center pages

• GL SSRS reports

• AIF




Developer

• Visual Studio

• New customization model

• Single client combining power of EP and Rich

client

New Features


Financial Management

• Export Account structures

• New FactBoxes

• New filtering capabilities in MR

• View MR reports in AX client

• Analyze financial data via PowerBI

New Features




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