Dynamics 365 functionality

Dynamics 365 brings together Microsoft’s CRM and ERP cloud offerings into one platform with specific, purpose-built apps for business functions like Finance, Sales, Customer Service, Field Service and Operations — with built-in insights, intelligence, and workflows. All Dynamics 365 apps, plus the wider portfolio of cloud business solutions like Office 365, share a common data model to make it easier to build, collaborate and grow.

Does Dynamics 365 have industry specific functionality?

Yes. In addition to core business applications provided by Microsoft, partners such as Prodware are using business technology such as Power BI, PowerApps, Microsoft Flow and Microsoft Azure to create composite business applications. These span the data and processes of Dynamics 365, Office 365 and, via a large and growing family of connectors, third-party databases and applications. Please check the Microsoft AppSource website to discover the expanding collection of business applications by sector and industry.

What is the common data model and what role does it play with Dynamics 365?

The common data model is a cloud-resident business database, built on years of Microsoft enterprise experience. Hundreds of standard business entities spanning both business process (Dynamics 365) and productivity (Office 365). This standardisation and consistency of schema means that customers will benefit from seamless integration and consistency in user experience no matter which innovative business app they select.

Does Dynamics 365 support all job functions?

Core roles within finance, sales, field service, marketing, customer service, operations, projects as well as senior management are all provided for in the core Dynamics 365.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales reflects the modern sales and marketing organisation and the way customers are engaging in the buying cycle. The application helps all sales and marketing professionals grow business, stay focused and win faster.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Marketing by Adobe Marketing Cloud helps align sales and marketing efforts, deliver personalised customer experiences and content across multiple channels and support marketing accountability with insights.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Project Service Automation helps professional service organisations acquire new clients, combat employee attrition and increase utilisation rates of resources. The application is an end-to-end solution from quote to delivery to invoice that provides a single system for customer engagement across all project-related functions.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Customer Service improves each step of the modern service experience through five key areas: omni-channel, self-service and communities, agent enablement, knowledge and service intelligence.
Microsoft Dynamics for Field Servicehelps ensure businesses provide the right person, in the right place, at the right time, using the right skills and equipment. This drives better customer satisfaction AND improves the productivity of resource.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations helps enterprises increase the speed of doing business by enabling people to make smarter decisions, redesign business process faster, and fuel business growth.

Please check the Microsoft AppSource website to discover additional business applications by job function provided by third parties.

What does it mean to have built-in intelligence?

This means that tools such as Power BI are embedded in the application that the customer is working in. The user doesn’t need to navigate away from their app in order to access their BI dashboard and data can be interrogated more easily across the business.

What is the difference between Sage 50 and Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Business Edition?

With the power of productivity tools such as Office 365 – Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Business Edition is more than just a standalone accounts package. Organisations can integrate their finance app with the wider business and with embedded business intelligence the solution will cut down on administration and drive best practice. Look out for migration tools for organisations wishing to migrate and upgrade from Sage 50 on Microsoft AppSource.

What is the difference between NetSuite and Dynamics 365?

Both business solutions offer cloud and SaaS deployment and provide both ERP and CRM functionality within a single platform. However we hear from our customers that Microsoft Dynamics provides depth and breadth if you are looking for specific functionality within manufacturing, non-profit and healthcare sectors; and for strong financial functionality with robust business intelligence and reporting. If your organisation is also familiar with Microsoft Office applications or indeed run Office 365, your user adoption will speed up due to this familiarity. We hear from NetSuite customers who are looking to move that because add-on modules are proving costly, this may not be an option for scaling up your business software needs in the long term or need to prove ROI. Look out for third party business apps for Dynamics 365 for your specific sector and e-commerce needs on Microsoft AppSource.