Inspire 2017 Notebook: A look back at 11 big stories for Microsoft Dynamics partners

As a longtime WPC/Inspire-observer with a perspective geared toward Microsoft Dynamics, I'd like to share some of my initial impressions on this year's Inspire 2017 in Washington DC. And highlight some of the important trends you'll find more detailed analysis of in this year's Inspire Business Report for Dynamics partners.

So these are among the most important stories - and questions - coming out of Microsoft Inspire 2017:

• Microsoft is broadly perceived as being back at the top of the industry. At WPC 2014, when Microsoft was at its lowest point in terms of market perception in the enterprise technology space, COO Kevin Turner had to admit publicly that Microsoft has dropped from "dominant market leader" back t...

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