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GP Web Client–Go for Hybrid Deployment

Posted 1 month ago

by Jivtesh Singh

One of the things people tend to get confused about the web client is that they think – “If I use the web client, everybody will have to use web client, and there will be no windows client” Quite the opposite – GP Web client is the new kid on the block...
Can we move to the GP web client ?

Posted 1 month ago

by Jivtesh Singh

At the Dynamics GP Expo during Convergence, almost everybody who stopped by to look at the Web Client was impressed. Their immediate question was – “Can our company move to the web client?” The answer naturally depends on a lot of things specific to your...
Dynamics GP Web Client Phases–What’s compatible

Posted 1 month ago

by Jivtesh Singh

One of the most common questions regarding the web client at Convergence 2013 was about which modules are available now, and when some of the advanced modules will be available. Below is the information Microsoft publicly has shared so far. Naturally...
Vote for David Musgrave–2013

Posted 1 month ago

by Jivtesh Singh

David Musgrave has one of the most helpful blogs for Dynamics GP. I am told this multiple times every week by customers and partners. He is the author of the brilliant support debugging tool. If you work with Dynamics GP, chances are you...
Upgrading to GP 2013 ?

Posted 1 month ago

by Jivtesh Singh

Kelly Youells and her team at Microsoft Dynamics Support and Services blog, have just started a fantastic series of posts - Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Upgrade Blog Series Schedule!! I highly recommend checking it out. I attended Kelly’s session...
#CONV13 and #MSDYNGP on Twitter

Posted 1 month ago

by Jivtesh Singh

I have always wondered where twitter fit into the scheme of things. LinkedIn is great for professional contacts, Facebook is pretty good for friends and family. Blogs are excellent for sharing information in an informal way or for sharing experiences...
Know more about your Dynamics GP Add On or Company

Posted 1 month ago

by Jivtesh Singh

I was talking to Nick Hoban – who was telling about tons of new features at http://community.dynamics.com/ One which seemed particularly helpful was the subscriptions features. Often Dynamics GP Companies, and partners want to gather information from...
Australian Customs browsing my iPad !

Posted 1 month ago

by Jivtesh Singh

I finally reached back to Perth from Convergence in New Orleans, after the 23 hour flight time, and the 8 hours of layover. I was looking forward to a shower and hitting the bed, but the friendly Australian Customers and Border security wanted to spend...
How to avoid giving sa password to Dynamics GP users

Posted 2 months ago

by Jivtesh Singh

I am often asked this question by all the good IT managers – How can we minimize the usage of ‘sa’ with Dynamics GP ? Quite often I can jot down the answer specific to the user’s setup. In the “ What to Know Before the Auditors Ask: Risk Management...
GPUG Pre-Game General Session

Posted 2 months ago

by Jivtesh Singh

The GPUG Pre-Game general session came in with some nice announcements – most importantly – Dynamics GP 2013 SP1 will be available mid April. Jesse Byam, Etelligent Solutions, Inc set things off. Canadian guy in shorts, in freezing weather, certain thing...
I want that Dynamics GP Demo Now!

Posted 2 months ago

by Jivtesh Singh

Well ERP prospects always want the Demo – “now”! John Dooley, Dynamics GP PTA and his team have come up with an intermediate solution for all the overworked consultants. Dynemo-is a demonstration tool that can help deliver the first demos relatively quickly...
RapidStart for Dynamics GP–A must see set of tools

Posted 2 months ago

by Jivtesh Singh

Imagine configuring new companies in Dynamics GP in minutes rather than hours or days. In the Rapid Implementation session at (GPUG Pre-Game) – Jay, Gloria and Scott showed how they have done this in the past few months. Dynamics GP has great new tools...
Meet me at Convergence 2013!

Posted 2 months ago

by Jivtesh Singh

I will be making the 25 hour trip from Perth to New Orleans – and am looking forward to catching up with all of you attending Convergence this year. Unfortunately ‘the David Musgrave’ is not making the trip – so he has asked me to take Tim Tams...
SmartConnect for GP 2013 Released

Posted 2 months ago

by Jivtesh Singh

eOne has just announced that - SmartConnect Now Compatible with GP 2013 I was definitely waiting for this announcement, as SmartConnect is my tool of choice for integrations to Dynamics GP.
Winners of Free Dynamics GP Development Book

Posted 3 months ago

by Jivtesh Singh

Time to announce the winners for the Free Developing for Dynamics GP Book by MVP Leslie Vail (2 copies only!) giveaway. I used the Random Choice tool at http://jklp.org/public/html/choose.html . The two winners are Beat Bucher Prasad Sawant Congratulations...
Free Developing for Dynamics GP Book by MVP Leslie Vail (2 copies only!)

Posted 3 months ago

by Jivtesh Singh

I have a couple of free e-copies of MVP Leslie Vail’s red hot Developing Microsoft Dynamics GP Business Applications book to give away. As I wrote earlier – this book is a must have reference for everybody who is involved with any of the following ...
Business Portal for GP 2013 to Ship in Mar

Posted 3 months ago

by Jivtesh Singh

Just a quick update for people planning upgrades to 2013 – Business Portal is not available for GP 2013. It is planned to ship in March. If a customer moves to Perpetual and they own Business Portal, they will not be able to upgrade until March...
New Book for Dynamics GP

Posted 4 months ago

by Jivtesh Singh

Writing a book is a tough job. I have no idea how Mark Polino does it, in addition to all his Dynamics GP community work. Joining the ranks of the super human people is Leslie Vail with her new book - Published at last! Developing Microsoft Dynamics GP...
GP 2013 New Features Videos

Posted 5 months ago

by Jivtesh Singh

Here’s another example why the Dynamics GP 2013 release is ultra-cool. Microsoft has just released new features training videos for all the modules, and some additional videos around the web client. This should make a lot of people happy! Thanks to Kelly...
Willoware releases patches for GP Manufacturing bugs

Posted 5 months ago

by Jivtesh Singh

The wizards at Willoware have releases fixes for a couple of GP Manufacturing bugs as part of their MFG PowerPack. Please see details from Brenner Klenzman below. The patch and fix are free. Just contact Dee Dee Rea at ddrea at willoware...
Cool Office Tip for Taking Screenshots

Posted 5 months ago

by Jivtesh Singh

I am a big fan of SnagIT – for taking screenshots for documentation. It easily saves me hours every week, and maintains a history. Earlier today while onsite at a customer, and naturally not everybody in the world wants to buy a screenshot capturing tool...
Business Intelligence with Excel and GP

Posted 5 months ago

by Jivtesh Singh

Excel and GP are a Dynamic Duo as per Mark Polino. He has presented extensively on this before - The Dynamic Duo of Dynamics GP and Microsoft Excel The Microsoft Dynamics GP Team is currently carrying out a Business Intelligence Investigation ....
Microsoft Dynamics GP team Listens

Posted 7 months ago

by Jivtesh Singh

I’d love to sing praises of Microsoft here, but I’d recommend you check out the post here - Partners - We heard you . This was the single biggest complaint in the GP 2013 pricing. Great for Microsoft. My thought was that most people would probably just...
John Lowther–new Dynamics GP MVP

Posted 7 months ago

by Jivtesh Singh

Congratulations to John Lowther on becoming the latest Dynamics GP MVP! John has been very active in the community over the last few years – and a great help pushing the limits when it comes to Dynamics GP - Microsoft Dynamics GP DBA (Blog) Accidental...
Good News on GP Limited / Light User

Posted 7 months ago

by Jivtesh Singh

Pam at Inside GP writes about the Top Tip: Limited User Rule Change and Business Portal Clarification The fantastic news is that in GP 2013 -Excel Reports and SRS Reports will no longer need a Limited User. The only time you need a Limited...

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