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Inventory Overload: Making Your Supply Chain Recession-ProofNow is the time to address supply chain issues, to re-think approaches to inventory and inventory management, and take the necessary steps to “recession-proof” your supply chainView White Paper | |
Grounded, confounded: Recent failures in air travel and how they may have been avoidedRead Article | |
Tutorial: Power Apps Canvas App: Navigate() using Screen Name VariableWhen building a canvas app, you often run into roadblocks because things don’t work like you’d think they would. One such “thing” is using a variable in the Navigate() function. View White Paper | |
Tutorial: Power BI -- Fun with Matrices (Part 2)In Power BI, organizing your data in an easy-to-read format can be tough sometimes. In the following example, we want to see Sales Totals, Cost of Sales Totals, and Profit Totals based on the Order Date.View White Paper | |
Tutorial: Intelligent Order Management OverviewIntelligent Order Management gives the user the ability to orchestrate their fulfillment process from sales order to delivery. View White Paper | |
Tutorial: Power BI -- Fun with Matrices (Part 1)In Power BI, we all know the power of the Matrix. It’s a great way to use rows and columns to display your data. But there’s more to the PBI Matrix than you think.View White Paper | |
Dynamics 365 Report Authoring ExtensionPower BI now offers Paginated Reports through Power BI Report Builder.Read Article | |
Product Sheet: Direct to Consumer AssessmentBridge the gap between aspiration and implementation with this assessmentView Product Information | |
Adding a new dimension to an existing account structure in Dynamics 365Microsoft Dynamics 365 allows adding a new dimension to an existing account structure. You have to do it in the same way as the initial set up of the financial dimensions.Read Article | |
Microsoft Dynamics Ukraine Community Funding UpdateRead Article | |
Why ERP/CRM training throughout implementation is critical (hint: it’s not the field of dreams)Read Article | |
How to enter expenses for projects from another legal entity in Dynamics 365 FinanceRead Article | |
Product Sheet: Liftoff WorkshopA discovery and planning service for companies playing catch-upView Product Information | |
Product Sheet: Warranty Handling & ManagementExtend Dynamics to streamline warranty creation and managementView Product Information | |
Product Sheet: AP Invoice Entry AutomationAccelerate invoice processing with low code technology.View Product Information | |
Product Sheet: Argano BOOSTA Power App and program to optimize business processes and fuel employee engagementView Product Information | |
Product Sheet: ERP ConnectCreate day-to-day operational excellence with ERP Connect.View Product Information | |
Product Sheet: Care Check-In AppA mobile application that supports online, offline, and external users to facilitate critical communications and support requests for team members.View Product Information | |
Resiliency Is Just the Start: The New Supply Chain ModelThe global supply chain is almost always playing catch-up. The only way to get ahead and stay there is to take a closer look at the evolutionary framework of supply chains, figure out where you may be therein, and move to a resilient, predictive, and market driven supply chain with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Supply Chain.View White Paper | |
Product Sheet: Managed Services for Microsoft Dynamics 365Are you looking for more than what a help desk can offer? We can help you move beyond “break-fix” support with Managed Services that ensure system optimization and maximum use.View Product Information | |
Product Sheet: Power Platform Center of ExcellenceOur engineers and consultants deliver the strategic guidance and hands-on training to build a Center of Excellence and get everyone on your team using Power Platform to its absolute most.View Product Information | |
IOM: Changing order management from a center of operations to driver in transformationRead Article | |
DCSHow a 3PL provider in healthcare reinvented its supply chain with Dynamics 365 and ArganoArbelaRead Client Story | |
ArganoArbela recognized as Winner of 2022 Microsoft U.S. Dynamics 365 Finance Partner of the YearArganoArbela, part of the Argano group of companies, has won the 2022 Microsoft U.S. Dynamics 365 Finance Partner of the Year Award. Read Press Release | |
Global State of Customer Experience in Financial Services 2022This report explores the current trends shaping the financial services industry and features experts offering advice and solutions to challenges using Microsoft Dynamics 365. View White Paper | |
AxonAxon, maker of the Taser, sets its sights on strategic growth via the Microsoft stackRead Client Story | |
Brunch and Learn: What's New in Dynamics 365 CE 2022 Wave 1 ReleaseIf customer relationships matter to you, this webinar is a must! We’ve dug into the new release of Dynamics CRM solutions and will give you a grand tour of the latest and greatest features in Release Wave 1 (2022) for Dynamics 365.Watch Now | |
Innovating in ERP: An evergreen manufacturing trendFueling intelligent growth in manufacturing and the business applications to support that growth.Read Article | |
About ArganoArbela Infographic: A leading Microsoft Gold certified partnerArganoArbela has proven expertise in delivering effective, impactful, and compliant industry-specific solutions.View Product Information | |
Product Sheet: CX Connect for Financial ServicesTransform the customer experience with a comprehensive, cloud-based, omnichannel baseline configured on the Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services ecosystem.View Product Information | |
Product Sheet: Rapid Deployment for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer ServiceA fixed-fee service offering to get you up and running on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service in weeks.View Product Information | |
Fresh MarkArganoArbela creates a priceless employee safety solution for Fresh MarkRead Client Story | |
Reimagining Customer Service for Financial Services: How to create a great experience at every touchpointForrester, Microsoft, 2-10, and Dynamics Gold Partner ArganoArbela discuss these challenges and more in this webinar recording focused solely on the customer experience in the financial services market.Watch Now | |
Customer service in financial services: the bedrock, the building blocks, and the cornerstone of successCustomer service in financial servicesRead Article | |
Integrated Labor Solutions (ILS)ArganoArbela drives customer engagement innovation with Dynamics 365 for Integrated Labor Solutions (ILS), a company that helps public sector unions and associations manage benefits to improve the lives of public employees nationwide.Read Client Story | |
Driving Innovation with ArganoArbela: Turn on AP Invoice Entry AutomationIn this recorded session we review how ArganoArbela has automated AP invoice entry using tools we all have at our fingertips, including to the Power Platform. Watch Now | |
Unlock innovation and engage directly with consumer's throughout their care journey on Dynamics 365 and the Microsoft CloudDiscover how you can deliver experiences that create even greater impact with industry-leading solutions and the right technology partners. Watch Now | |
How to enhance the patient experience using technology by driving business insightsWatch this webinar recording with HIMSS Media and ArganoArbela during our fireside chat to learn how technology is improving patient care and outreach while reducing healthcare readmissions and putting more control in the hands of the patient.Watch Now | |
The Digital Transformation Journey: How to navigate moving from Dynamics AX to Dynamics 365Still not sure if making the move to the cloud is right for you? View this panel discussion with Microsoft, one of our clients Mirion Technologies and ArganoArbela.Watch Now | |
Support is Ending for Microsoft Dynamics AX: Now What?On April 12, 2022, Microsoft will no longer support legacy versions of AX (2012, 2009, and older). What does this mean for your business? What is the next, best move for companies using AX? What about integrations and apps? Get your questions answered in this webinar recording.Watch Now | |
The end is near… AX 2012 and more are getting the AXEWhy Microsoft AX users should move to Dynamics 365Read Article | |
Getting started with AI Builder in Microsoft Power PlatformA free eBook walks you through AI Builder in Microsoft Power Platform, showing you how to create AI models that do everything from invoice processing to text recognition to form data extraction and more.View White Paper | |
The Future of Virtual Healthcare: Building up from TelehealthWhat's next for virtual healthcare?Read Article | |
2022 Manufacturing Trends & Technologies: More Data, More Innovation, and a Whole Lot More IoTRead Article | |
Product Sheet: Argano Ground to Cloud for Supply ChainNo matter what solution you may be using — Microsoft AX 2012, or any other ERP or CRM — we can build a tailored data and workflow migration path that fits your business needs.View Product Information | |
How to personalize the customer experience using Microsoft’s new Interactive Voice ResponseView our webinar recording on a new offering from Microsoft that empowers your customer service platform with “interactive voice response.” Speed and improve call handling, and benefit from seamless CRM integration.Watch Now | |
Product Sheet: Microsoft Interactive Voice Response (IVR) for Dynamics 365 Customer ServiceDiscover how to transform and automate customer service calls with Argano's Microsoft Omnichannel and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) implementation services for Dynamics 365 Customer Service. Unify and personalize all communications through one solution in 4 easy steps.View Product Information | |
Product Sheet: ArganoArbela Report SchedulerKeep your staff connected with scheduled recurring reports sent directly to their inboxesView Product Information | |
ArganoArbela Names Charlotte McCormick PresidentArganoArbela, part of the Argano group of companies, and an award-winning Microsoft Gold partner and strategic business services provider, has appointed Charlotte McCormick as President.Read Press Release | |
Patient-centered care and the consumerization of healthcareDiscover how technology can make patient-centered care and consumerization possible.Read Article | |
Your money’s good here! How omnichannel retail payment processes can make people happier on both sides of the counterDiscover the challenges omnichannel retailing can present, and the technologies that address them.Read Article | |
Product Sheet: Argano Security Assessment for Microsoft DynamicsDo you need help with an issue or an overall review of your security management? Schedule a one-hour advisory session with one of our security consultants to review your security settings and assess potential risks.View Product Information | |
Product Sheet: ArganoArbela BI EssentialsWondering where to start with business intelligence? Start with the essentials: ArganoArbela BI Essentials.View Product Information | |
Product Sheet: Ground to Cloud for CRMA ground-to-cloud CRM migration service by ArganoArbela delivers three simple benefits: security, simplicity, and savings.View Product Information | |
Product Sheet: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management 2021 Releases Cheat SheetView this cheat sheet for the latest wave 1 releases on Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, an end-to-end supply chain solution that enables organizations to gain visibility, resiliency, and efficiency in their supply chain.View Product Information | |
What’s new and of note in the latest Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management ReleasesHere are our top 10 picks from the Dynamics 365 SMC 2021 releases we’re most excited about, and why.Read Article | |
2022 Healthcare Technology Trends: Patient empowerment, virtual care and the rise of analytics2022 Healthcare technology trends.Read Article | |
The 2021 Global Supply Chain Crisis… and the 2022 SolutionHow to help solve the supply chain issues.Read Article | |
Introducing the Microsoft Cloud for ManufacturingStreamline operations, improve the customer experience, and quickly pivot in changing times.Read Article | |
Patient engagement in a pandemic: The technology to leverage, and howA recorded webinar on tools and technology healthcare organizations — from the largest healthcare systems to senior care to smaller practices — are now using to empower patients, further patient satisfaction, and streamline operations.Watch Now | |
Panel Discussion: Shifting from Efficient to Agile Supply ChainsLearn how modern supply chain solutions, processes, architecture, artificial intelligence and machine learning can ease the pain when you view this 45-minute panel discussion presented by Argano and Ultra Consultants.Watch Now | |
What’s new and of note in the latest Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance releaseHere are our top 10 picks from the Dynamics 365 Finance 2021 release we’re most excited about, and why.Read Article | |
Product Sheet: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance 2021 Releases Cheat SheetDynamics 365 Finance continues to lead in bringing in intelligence and automation to users. View this cheat sheet for the latest wave 1 and 2 releases bringing the intelligent cash flow offering to public preview with automation based on predictive results. View Product Information | |
Using AI to capture and integrate patient information in the Microsoft Cloud for HealthcareEnjoy a free tutorial how you can use AI to capture information on an insurance card, create a coverage record to store that information, and tie it all back to a patient record. Loaded with screen shots and easy-to-follow instructions.View White Paper | |
An expert tour of what’s new in Dynamics 365 Customer Service, Field Service, and SalesDo you know the most important updates in Dynamics 365 Customer Service, Field Service, and Sales? Join our solutions expert as we show you how to uncover and optimize critical functionalities.Watch Now | |
What’s your true cost per call? Reduce your spend with Advanced AnalyticsTapping Advanced Analytics to fuel customer engagement and lower your costs.Read Article | |
Providing Quality Patient-Centered Care During a PandemicMoving toward patient-centered care has forced providers to focus more on health outcomes.Read Article | |
Advanced Analytics in CRM: Getting Past Funnel VisionDiscover the KPIs within your complete CRM solution and your customer service processes.Read Article | |
Project Operations: Rationalization, Integration and BenefitsGoodbye project management/PSA. Hello Project Operations.Watch Now | |
Product Sheet: ArganoArbela VoiceInstantly elevate remote project delivery by easily engaging with meeting attendees and capturing feedback.View Product Information | |
Power Virtual Agent: What omnichannel in Dynamics 365 Customer Service is all a-“bot”Chat bots are a cost-effective frontline customer service mechanism, the first channel in omnichannel customer service.Read Article | |
Utilizing Azure DevOps for FDA Computerized System ValidationLearn how ADO Azure DevOps provides project teams a place to plan work, collaborate on code, and deploy applications. Read Article | |
Dynamics 365 Finance Users: Fixing your “Default Quantity for Lines” fieldRead this post to find out how to make it easier to post an invoice in the Landed Cost module.Read Article | |
Telephony in Omnichannel for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer ServiceWhat it means, how it works, why it’s always getting better.Read Article | |
Product Sheet: CX Connect Customer ServiceThe ArganoArbela CX Connect solution for Customer Service starts with Dynamics 365, helping you leverage the core functionality therein to best suit your strategy, schedule, and budget.View Product Information | |
Arbela Technologies achieves the Microsoft Business Applications 2021/2022 Inner Circle awardArbela Technologies, an Argano company, is honored by Microsoft for achieving outstanding sales achievement and innovation. Membership in this elite group ranks Arbela in the top echelon of Microsoft’s Business Applications global network of partners.Read Press Release | |
Arbela Technologies recognized as a finalist of 2021 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management & Finance Partner of the YearArbela Technologies, an Argano company, honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technologyRead Press Release | |
Arbela Technologies named one of the 2021 Best Places to Work in Orange CountyArbela Technologies (Arbela) was recently named as one of the 2021 Best Places to Work in Orange County. The awards program was created in 2009 and is a project of the Orange County Business Journal and Best Companies Group.Read Press Release | |
Vendor managed inventory challenges: A steady supplyOptimizing your supply chain and reduce the risk and costs of overstocked inventory and returns.Read Article | |
Data interoperability in long-term care: Can Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare deliver it?The future of healthcare is now officially linked to improving the patient care experience with rapid access to data.Read Article | |
ERP security best practices: Are too many users licensed to do ill?Learn how to better manage your security and compliance by ensuring ERP licensing is on point.Read Article | |
Arbela and Argano joining forces: What it means for clientsArbela Technologies and Argano are joining together to provide comprehensive ERP, CRM, and business intelligence services and consulting to clients.Watch Now | |
Arbela Technologies joins Argano to build the digital foundations that make businesses run betterArbela Technologies will join Argano’s platform to empower organizations around the world to transform and grow their businesses with ERP, CRM and Analytics solutions critical to the digital foundations that make businesses run better.Read Press Release | |
Contact center vs call center: the difference explained and — more importantly — realizedWhat makes the contact center different from the call center? It's more than just a call center with email and chatbots.Read Article | |
Optimizing customer inventory replenishment with rapid reorderView our webinar recording to learn how you can leverage innovative solutions to enable remote order entry via a simple app, integrated with warehouse management capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics 365. Watch Now | |
James M. Pleasants Company, Inc. (JMP)As a manufacturer and wholesale distributor, JMP continues to invest in the latest technology to gain insight into their data and to better serve their customers. Watch the video and download our case study to learn why JMP relies on ArganoArbela as their digital consultant.Read Client Story | |
B2B selling? Let’s call it B2E(commerce)Find out how is B2B adapting to the New Normal and what e-commerce best practices companies should embrace and roll-outRead Article | |
The Audit and Security Journey: Ensuring compliance while reducing IT complexitiesView our webinar recording to learn about common security and compliance challenges and how ArganoArbela helps businesses solve them.Watch Now | |
Modern Contact Center: Putting AI to work for youView our webinar recording to learn how modern contact centers are taking the thinking out of the equation for agents and putting AI to work for them.Watch Now | |
The shift to B2B e-commerce: Trends and best practicesWatch this webinar recording with ArganoArbela and Dynamicweb to get answers to this year's top e-commerce B2B questions.Watch Now | |
Healthcare interoperability: Breaking through data walls to optimize patient careView our webinar recording to find out how leveraging AI and machine learning, combined with advanced analytics, can transform data into actionable insight - enabling healthcare providers to deliver enhanced, optimized patient care.Watch Now | |
Leveraging the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) to knock down “data walls” and optimize patient careThe Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is starting to take the lead driving transformation in patient care.Read Article | |
Setting up Asset Management in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for managing and reporting Asset faultsLeveraging Asset Management to manage and report Asset faults while reducing maintenance costs.Read Article | |
Product Sheet: Rapid Deployment for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance - Preclinical Life ScienceWe provide a custom offering not just for life science companies, but for life science companies in the preclinical phase, that can be up and running in 90 days or less.View Product Information | |
Finding my voice in a man’s world: Continuing the conversation on women in technologyRead excerpts from our recent conversation with Maureen Grosvenor, offering insight for women working in the tech world.Read Article | |
Credit Card 101: Cashless society from a retailer’s perspectiveMany retailers are struggling to keep up with the pace at which consumers demand convenience and cashless options. Read Article | |
Product Sheet: Master Planning AssessmentMaster planning is foundational to supply chain management success — in forecasting, procurement, distribution, and production of resources.View Product Information | |
Maturity models in manufacturing: Why it’s all relative and what "The Who" have to do with itIn terms of digital transformation, it’s critical to completely see the real data underpinning your current state and understand who you are in relation to that data, to competitors, and to the market before moving on to the technology, tactics, and teams.Read Article | |
Product Sheet: Master Data CentralizationMaster Data Centralization for Microsoft Dynamics is a robust, noninvasive solution for multi-company and nationals to manage their critical master data across their enterprises. View Product Information | |
Arbela is committed to allyship in the fight against bigotry and injusticeThe recent acts of violence against the Asian-American community are yet another painful reminder of how much work needs to be done in stopping bigotry and hate. Arbela Technologies rejects and condemns all forms of racial discrimination and violence.Read Press Release | |
Product Sheet: Manufacturing Maturity AssessmentArganoArbela’s Manufacturing Maturity Assessment analyzes the organization, the people involved, and the materials included with a process-oriented approach. View Product Information | |
The Top 10 Trends that will Shape Your Manufacturing StrategyJoin us for a discussion on the latest trends and what manufacturing companies can expect in 2021.Watch Now | |
Digital transformation readiness: Assessing manufacturing maturity for your path to successManufacturing is often talked about in terms of transformation and continuous improvement, but it is rarely viewed from the four key competences: people, organization, material, and processes. Completing a proper maturity assessment of these components will uncover data readiness, strategic initiatives, financials, and other key aspects.Watch Now | |
Virtual reality, practical training: A life science evolution for changing timesWith VR tools and systems you can achieve both providing a safer environment and connecting with more customers and patients.Read Article | |
Finding my voice in a man's worldCapping off this year’s celebration of International Women’s Day, ArganoArbela facilitated a special presentation on “Finding My Voice in a Man’s World” by Maureen Grosvenor, Director and Co-founder of GroKlub (Pty) Ltd.Watch Now | |
Product Sheet: Regression Test AutomationFaster updates and easier adoption with Argano’s Organizational Change Management (OCM) and Regression Test Automation (RTA) services utilizing Microsoft’s Regression Suite Automated Tool (RSAT) - for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management. View Product Information | |
Product Sheet: Microsoft Power Virtual Agents WorkshopBuilt on Microsoft Dynamics 365 means Arbela Technologies has designed a workshop that shows you how to leverage Microsoft Power Virtual Agents and your data to deliver immediate time-to-value for your sales team. View Product Information | |
Unlock the hidden value of your field teams to drive more businessSuccessful organizations understand that increased customer satisfaction comes through consistent, high-quality service. Empower your field technicians with Dynamics 365 to deliver these positive customer experiences—and uncover new business opportunities. Watch Now | |
Go jump in the data lake: The best advice for 2021Database. Data warehouse. Data mart. Dataverse. Data Lake. It’s a lot. And it’s not different names for the same thing. In this blog, we’re going to focus on Azure Data Lake as it will be hugely influential in 2021 and beyond.Read Article | |
Product Sheet: Revenue PlannerArganoArbela's Revenue Planner extends Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales to improve both the accuracy of your planning as well as the ability to act on it.View Product Information | |
Product Sheet: Curbside PickupKeep your business up-and-running; keep staff and customers safe.View Product Information | |
Product Sheet: Chat Bots WorkshopDrive revenue and improve service with chat bots.View Product Information | |
Product Sheet: Text ConnectSend, receive and manage texting in Microsoft Dynamics with SMS integration toolkit.View Product Information | |
Product Sheet: Dynamics AX 2012 Performance TuningBring your on-premises Dynamics solution up to speed in just 5 days.View Product Information | |
Product Sheet: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer InsightsA fast path to comprehensive, actionable business intelligence.View Product Information | |
Product Sheet: Ground to Cloud Standard Migration AssessmentFREE Standard Migration Assessment on Moving Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 to the CloudView Product Information | |
Product Sheet: Contact Center Modernization Evaluation WorkshopDevelop the right strategy to optimize your contact center operations.View Product Information | |
Product Sheet: Rapid Deployment for Fixed AssetsA rapid deployment service from ArganoArbela, a scalable solution for youView Product Information | |
Product Sheet: Power Platform WorkshopThis 1 to 3 day workshop provides your team the skills required to use Microsoft’s Power Platform to create business applications that help you quickly adapt to changes in the market.View Product Information | |
Product Sheet: Evaluating Dynamics 365 and SalesforceIn this evaluation, we will explore the current and future states of these leading solutions and assess how they may best suit your business objectives.View Product Information | |
Business Intelligence: How to make better data-driven decisionsContact us for a free assessment to determine how we can reduce your risk of deploying a BI solution.Watch Now | |
Virtual Field Service Fixing Customer Issues the First Time Every TimeA successfully completed service call implies that the issue has been resolved by a field technician and the customer is satisfied. Often though, companies have to reschedule a follow-up visit because the technician had insufficient product knowledge or needed to escalate the issue to a manager. This can be costly and time-consuming for service organizations.Watch Now | |
E-commerce Trends That Will Shape Your 2021 StrategyChat bots, personalization, curbside pickup, ‘Amazonification’ – these are just a few supporting players in the e-commerce explosion of 2020. This year has reshaped e-commerce in profound ways and many of those changes are here to stay.Watch Now | |
Driving Innovation with Microsoft Power Apps for Integrated Supply ChainArganoArbela strives to bring to market new, high-impact solutions that drive digital transformation and agility for our clients. Watch this webinar for a demo of ArganoArbela’s latest round of Integrated Supply Chain Mobility solutions that offer innovative, cost-efficient inventory and warehouse management capabilities within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management. Find out how you can leverage these solutions to innovate quickly and drive better, faster results.Watch Now | |
Advanced Warehouse Management: Leveraging Key Metrics to Increase Efficiencies and ResiliencyWatch this webinar for a discussion on how to leverage technology and key metrics and analytics that can help you measure and improve your warehouse performance and optimize key processes.Watch Now | |
Leveraging Technology to Drive Successful Life Science M&As in the COVID-19 Era and BeyondSuccessful life science companies recognize that it takes more than innovation in the lab to fuel success in the COVID-19 era. With evolving shifts in the market, driven by mergers and acquisitions, companies need a technology framework that supports an overall business strategy while driving efficiencies and ensuring complianceWatch Now | |
Kinks in the supply chain? Dynamics and Power Apps helps straighten them outRead Article | |
Balancing efficiency vs risk: The yin/yang of manufacturing and supply chain managementJust like there’s no such thing as “one size fits all,” in the 21st century supply chain, there’s no such thing as “one speed fits all” or “one mode fits all.” Supply chain management (SCM) is unique to each industry, and often to each company in each industry. Read Article | |
Managing R&D costs in life science: What 2020 taught usIn a single year, research and development (R&D) spending in life science increased by a whopping 22%.1 (And this was between 2018 and 2019, before the global pandemic — just imagine where we’ll be going forward.)Read Article | |
Supply chain pivots: Extending supply chain management with Power AppsIf there’s anything 2020 taught us — and continues to teach us—is that supply chain management can be a tricky business. Yet there were many companies reliant on an effective supply chain that not only survived in these trying times but prospered and continue to do so. Read Article | |
Defining overall business transformation in terms of intensityGrowing up an East Coast Boston native I was surrounded with creative words and phrases like wicked smaaht, fagedaboudit, put you on blast, ain’t about that, just to name a few. Later in life, after relocating closer to the West Coast, I adapted to a new culture with a new set of creative expressions such as gnarly, hella, ramen profitable, runyon, or skookun. If you are unfamiliar with these expressions, they may catch you off guard both in usage and contextual meaning. The evolution of language in words and definitions is amazing but also confusing at times. Read Article | |
Getting started with WMS? Think about your metrics firstOn the surface, the definition of a warehouse management system (WMS) is simple: a business application that automates and manages warehouse processes. But… have you ever been in a warehouse? There are some containing literal miles of space, billions of items, and endless technical processes and manual procedures for accurately itemizing inventory, ensuring security, and keeping this critical hub in the supply chain operating at maximum efficiency.Read Article | |
Arbela Technologies named one of the 2020 Best Places to Work in Orange CountyArbela Technologies (Arbela) was recently named as one of the 2020 Best Places to Work in Orange County. The awards program was created in 2009 and is a project of the Orange County Business Journal and Best Companies Group.Read Press Release | |
Changing times, consistent practices: Mergers and acquisitions in life science in the COVID eraMergers and acquisitions (M&A) have historically shaped the life science industry and continue to shape its future as well. With COVID, the focus on M&A as a fundamental business strategy has only increased as the pandemic has forced many companies to reevaluate strategy. More than ever, many major life sciences companies are looking to M&A to increase market share, create new focus areas, optimize their supply chains, and further digital transformation.Read Article | |
Reduce Your Risk with ArganoArbela's Audit & Security ManagerLooking to simplify security management while ensuring compliance? Watch this webinar to learn how new features and functionality of ArganoArbela's Audit and Security Manager can help you set up the right security model that strengthens controls around user and role assignments while adhering to audit requirements.Watch Now | |
Maximize your Microsoft Dynamics Investment - Implement Asset ManagementMaximize your Microsoft Dynamics 365 solution with Asset Management, one of the most critically under-used modules. Even if you are using it right now, there is a lot more more to explore. If you’re not using it now, we can show you how it can be used and how to implement the module in as little as 30 days.Watch Now | |
Maximize your assets: Taking full advantage of asset management module in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain ManagementIf you’re in the supply chain management space, chances are not a day goes by your mind isn’t on your assets, from fixed assets like buildings and machinery, to moving assets, such as shipping vehicles and containers.Read Article | |
Product Sheet: Rapid Deployment for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Asset ManagementReduce asset downtime and optimize the supply chain with ArganoArbela’s rapid deployment service for asset management.View Product Information | |
A security “gotcha!” in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and how an extension can help manage itOne of the most challenging aspects of security in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain is managing who has accesses and permissions in approving and posting items. One of our developers recently discovered a “gotcha” in Dynamics 365 and identified a tool to help address it.Read Article | |
A Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance security insight (and failsafe!)Resetting passwords. It’s the last thing you want your IT staff or system admins to have to spend time doing, but usually it’s the first thing they’re asked to do by someone in the workplace almost every single day.Read Article | |
Arbela Technologies wins the 2020 Microsoft US Partner of the Year for Connected Field ServiceArbela Technologies today announced it has won the 2020 Microsoft United States Partner Award for Connected Field Service. The company was honored among a field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.Read Press Release | |
Arbela Technologies recognized as a finalist for Intelligent Sales & Marketing 2020 Microsoft Partner of the YearArbela Technologies today announced it has been named a finalist for Intelligent Sales & Marketing 2020 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.Read Press Release | |
Simplifying complex quoting with unified eCommerceConfigurators are software applications used by a variety of users including customers, salespeople, and engineers. They can be public-facing or they can be used within a company. They allow manufacturers to configure complex products faster, reduce the need to involve expensive engineers, and can eliminate any possibility of designing a product that cannot be made. You can imagine the amount of money and time that can be saved. They can also help point customers in the right direction, especially when many industries are supported or solution types are available.Read Article | |
Simplifying Complex Quoting With Unified EcommerceConfigure Price Quote systems save an enormous amount of time and money as they bring business logic to an intelligent user interface, to enable quasi engineers to configure complex products while also eliminating the chances of configuring a product that cannot be manufactured.Watch Now | |
Dynamics 365 product insights: What your customers aren’t always telling youHow are customers actually using your product or service? What features and capabilities are they leaning on most heavily? What features might they typically be ignoring?Read Article | |
Dynamics 365 Customer Insights: The “matchmaker” in the Microsoft stackStill using business cards? Wouldn’t it be tremendous if every customer and prospect who visited your website, your booth, or interacted with you in any way/shape/form always gave you their card at the outset?Read Article | |
Dynamics 365 Product Insights OverviewJoin us on June 24, at 10:00 am, Pacific, as ArganoArbela’s solutions experts explore an exciting new addition to the Dynamics portfolio, Dynamics 365 Product Insights.Watch Now | |
Dynamics 365 Customer Insights OverviewCustomer Insights is a standalone, configurable AI-driven database that takes existing data connections and unifies transactional, behavioral, and observational data across diverse sources and enriches profiles with insights around product usage, and market insights.Watch Now | |
A new chapter for field service mobileWith the recent release of Microsoft’s new Dynamics 365 Field Service mobile app, some may be wondering, “Why is Microsoft introducing yet another Field Service mobile app and how is this app different from the current Field Service Mobile app?”Read Article | |
Product Sheet: Safe Screen Workforce Check-in AppTwo-steps to safety: Ensuring the health of your team and your business during COVIDView Product Information | |
Arbela stands with our communities, employees and friends around the world in the fight against racial injustice, violence and inequalityThe events of the past weeks have been a painful reminder of the bigotry and racism in our society. All people, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or economic circumstance deserve to be treated with dignity and justice. The results of systemic racism, which have impacted opportunities and exacerbated injustices for Black and African American communities, urge us to examine ourselves as individuals and an organization.Read Press Release | |
Product Sheet: Rapid Deployment for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field ServiceField service is customer service. It’s about having the right tools at the right place at the right time and providing a solution to ensure both customer satisfaction and retention.View Product Information | |
Podcast episode: Industry insights on leveraging artificial intelligenceHosted by Ultra’s Strategic Alliances Director Michael Chesin, the Industry Insights Podcast puts the focus on common challenges facing industries within manufacturing and distribution. Each episode features a guest interview with an industry expert from a leading ERP Vendor.Read Article | |
Dynamics 365 CE: Looping through marketing list members in a Power Automate flowBy now, most reading this article understand Microsoft's Power Automate (formerly Microsoft Flow) to be the latest smash hit out from the reigning champion of enterprise software in the industry. So just how can we use this tool in conjunction with Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement's Marketing List Entity? The secrets of the elusive solution will be revealed shortlyRead Article | |
Understanding RSATJoin ArganoArbela for a walk-through of the Regressions Suite Automated Testing (RSAT) tool.Watch Now | |
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Power Automate (Flow) New ReleasePower Automate is an online workflow service that automates actions across the most common apps and services. In this webinar, we will review the new Power Automate features from the 2019 wave 2 release.Watch Now | |
Arbela Technologies Corp and Cyclotron, Inc announce strategic partnership to support customers across the entire Microsoft 3 Cloud StrategyTogether the two companies will accelerate digital transformation for enterprise and mid-size customers. Arbela and Cyclotron use Microsoft products to automate, secure, enhance, and optimize workloads for their customers.Read Press Release | |
Why PIM is a Key Component of Master Data ManagementWe’ll share why a Product Information Management solution is vital in supporting a large volume of products from varying sources and online channels, and that require rich or extensive content for product information.Watch Now | |
CRM contacts clean-up: From stinking thinking to syncing thinkingIf you follow these steps, you will have a stable syncing mechanism that is super easy for your staff to use. And once the contacts are synced, changes made by one user in Outlook will push back into Dynamics and then back down to all users that are syncing the contact.Read Article | |
Why PIM is a key component of master data managementMaster Data is defined as the most essential data needed to be shared across an organization. In the world of product information, this can include the product name, a unique product identifier such as a SKU, a description and stock level. It is the foundation for the processes required to aggregate, consolidate and organize this data. The use of a product information management (PIM) is how these processes can be performed in an effective way and is the backbone of streamlining catalog enrichment.Read Article | |
Expense Reports ReimaginedExpense reports reimagined- leveraging the redefined workspace to communicate with employees and gain flexibility in approvals.Watch Now | |
How to Create a True Omnicommerce ExperienceJoin us as we explore many avenues in creating a seamless and integrated end-to-end experience for your customers. This begins with your back-end F&O or AX infrastructure, and ties into a front-end eCommerce site with robust built-in marketing analytics. We'll show you how website behavior and buying patterns can provide insights into your customer which enable the frictionless experience customers have come to expect. We'll begin with just a few PowerPoint slides and then dive right into a live demonstration. Are you ready to join us?Watch Now | |
CRM and your energy business: Reporting from the fieldTechnology innovations are completely changing field operations in the energy sector. What specific tools have emerged and how are energy businesses using them? Is your field service center ready to keep up with evolving industry expectations and standards?Read Article | |
Mobility & security: How to keep Your business safe anywhere and everywhereWhether your business is SOX-compliant or not, internal security controls and audits have always been an important part of healthy financial management. For many organizations, this has traditionally meant sizeable investments of time and money in IT-related tasks to install and maintain user controls or conduct audits.Read Article | |
Increasing Productivity with ArganoArbela's Workflow ManagerWorkflow Manager bridges the gap of a lacking single mobile solution, by allowing D365 FO users to approve, manage, and complete workflow items with ease.Watch Now | |
Top 5 reasons ERP projects failIs your business in the market for a new ERP system? Do you have a plan to guarantee a successful project? Unfortunately, many ERP implementations ultimately fail to deliver the benefits the business hoped for. Why does this happen and how can you be sure to get the best ROI from your new solution?Read Article | |
Constructing a building materials business? Why ERP is your foundationIf you want to grow as a building materials manufacturer, you face plenty of challenges trying to keep up with market dynamics. It’s hard enough to stay on top of training employees and keeping production quality consistent. You also need to anticipate changes in the way customers seek out and buy products. Not to mention, you need to keep production efficient while reducing waste from raw materials.Read Article | |
5 things to look for in a Dynamics consultantThere’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all Dynamics consultant. Different partners have different specializations, cultures, and approaches to helping your business succeed. So how do you choose the best consultant for your business?Read Article | |
4 ways to build a more resilient supply chainDo you have the visibility and flexibility to react quickly to supply chain events and changes? Can you easily make proactive changes to minimize negative consequences? For many businesses, supply chain vulnerabilities represent a major risk to overall profitability. Read Article | |
Right now is the right timeThe same can apply to businesses – start that new ‘thing’. The ‘thing’ could be a system upgrade, replace those spreadsheets with PowerApps or Power BI, move from on-premise hardware to the cloud, or implement other software packages.Read Article | |
Financial shared service: Unmask the financial framework mysteryAs the world of business continues to evolve, acquisitions and mergers are becoming a regular part of the underlining fabric. Where the negotiations to close such ventures requires hard work, the daunting task of untangling the web of digital architecture that accompanies these ventures into a cohesive manner can be monstrous and overwhelming.Read Article | |
Why investing in Azure-based BI solution makes sense for your Dynamics AX on-prem environmentIs there anything that your organization can do to gain the competitive advantages of a BI Solution without wasting the investments to your current in-house systems? Well, as you might have guessed, Arbela has the answer.Read Article | |
How to empower B2B/B2C manufacturing partners to sell more effectivelyThere needs to be a balance between targeting the end user and our partners. So why not empower your partners to market for you?Read Article | |
Connected Field Service for the Modern EnterpriseJoin ArganoArbela to see how you can deliver intelligent, connected field service by moving from a costly break-fix model to proactive, predictive service. Connect your devices to Internet of Things (IoT) data to reduce customer downtime and drive insights for new products and services. Improve decision making and maintenance with insights gleaned from use and repair data illuminating product weaknesses, usage issues, or knowledge gaps. Watch Now | |
Forms Pro Demo & 2019 Wave 2 New Release FeaturesA demonstration of Forms Pro and review the new features introduced in Dynamics 365 2019 Release Wave 2.Watch Now | |
Three common barriers to successful Dynamics 365 business transformationTechnology is evolving at a faster rate than ever. Businesses are in a constant state of transformation. As an organization, how do you prepare, support and equip your people for the changes they will experience?Read Article | |
ArganoArbela client support - Covid19Arbela is committed to the health and well-being of our clients, employees, prospects and partners. We are fully prepared to continue our operations and provide our support. We want you to know we have taken measures to ensure that you continue to receive all of our services while maintaining the health and safety of you and our employees.Read Article | |
7 benefits of integrating ERP and CRMIn a competitive market, customer loyalty is key to maintaining your margins and ensuring long-term success for your business. There are numerous strategies for building brand loyalty, but what you may not realize is that integrating your ERP and CRM solutions is an essential step to creating and sustaining loyal customers.Read Article | |
Expense multi-level approval hierarchy workflowHow do you configure Workflow (WF) for something you can not yet define? An often-rhetorical question—yet truly valid quandary.Read Article | |
ArganoArbela client commitment during COVID-19: We are here to helpOur commitment to our clients is unfaltering. To this end, we are preparing to make working with us easier than ever as our team is being organized for faster response and taking the necessary steps to execute tasks remotely.Read Article | |
Demand Forecasting in AX and D365FOJoin ArganoArbela in this webinar to learn how to deploy, configure, and utilize the tools available in Dynamics AX and D365 for Demand Forecasting.Watch Now | |
3 tips to unify your dispersed businessFrom completely remote workers to on-the-go consultants and sales teams, today’s workforce is more mobile than ever before. Cloud-based technologies, mobile-enabled apps and interfaces, and 24/7/365 connectivity are introducing a new level of flexibility that is allowing businesses to become more agile than ever.Read Article | |
How to prepare for a Dynamics 365 upgrade projectThere are a lot of Dynamics AX 2012 R2/R3 systems that need to be upgraded to Dynamics 365 Unified Operations (Finance and Operations). However, the decision to upgrade and how to do it is not an easy one. Read Article | |
Product Sheet: AOT BrowserAOT Browser allows Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management power users to browse the application object tree metadata through the web UI, without the need for Visual Studio or developer VM.View Product Information | |
5 features to look for in a business intelligence solutionThese days, most businesses are really beginning to understand the power and value of business intelligence (BI). We all understand the need to quickly respond to market changes, customer preferences, and our competition. Read Article | |
The New CFO - Chief Future OfficerWhen prediction becomes the name of the game, how does a CFO go from Chief Finance Officer to Chief Future Officer?View White Paper | |
Overview of AI BuilderAI Builder is a new tool for Power Platform that enables businesses to improve their performance by automating processes and predicting outcomes. AI Builder is a no-code solution that allows Citizen Developers to build intelligent apps.Watch Now | |
Why go live is not the end of your ERP projectHow long does an ERP implementation project last? Many organizations plan a schedule for their implementation that ends at the go-live date. However, the reality is that ERP should be more than software—it should be a long-term strategy that must be continuously embraced and enhanced by your users. Read Article | |
CRM and the energy industry: Field service managementTechnology innovations are completely changing field operations in the energy sector. What specific tools have emerged and how are energy businesses using them? Is your field service center ready to keep up with evolving industry expectations and standards? Read Article | |
James M. Pleasants Company (JMP) relies on ArganoArbela as their digital consultantJMP provides engineering products and solutions for the commercial heating, cooling, and plumbing industries. As a manufacturer and wholesale distributor, JMP continues to invest in the latest technology to gain insight into their data and to better serve their customers.Watch Now | |
Extending Dynamics 365 with Embedded Power AppsHow to extend Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain (ERP) into Power Apps through the CDS and base data entities and we will show how to embed the new app back into the Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain (ERP) interface.Watch Now | |
9 Trends Shaping the Future of Data AnalyticsThis report examines the state of the big data landscape and outlines how enterprises can capitalize on nine trends shaping the future of analytics.View White Paper | |
The evolution of customer experience: How did it change?To compete and to be successful in today’s world, organizations must reimagine not only how they sell products but also how they support those products in an omni-business fashion.Read Article | |
Find the Best Products for Your Dynamics ERPAt the start of this new decade, we are excited to present a showcase of products available for Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations. Watch this webinar to learn about 5 Products, you may not have been aware of, in 50 min!Watch Now | |
2020 Sales Tax Changes What You Need to Know About New Tax Rules in the New Year2019 brought dramatic changes in sales tax rules! Watch Now | |
How to increase workplace productivity with Arbela Workflow ManagerWe decided that there must be a better way to manage all of this digital noise and give users back their time to focus on meaningful items and reduce time spent on admin tasks. Read Article | |
Understanding the Microsoft ecosystem and its advantages - Part 2Microsoft’s Ecosystem comprises of 5 distinct pillars within the Microsoft stack. It is a cloud-based business applications platform that combines components of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), along with productivity applications and Artificial Intelligence or AI.Read Article | |
Understanding the Microsoft ecosystem and its advantages - Part 1Digital business transformation, in today’s hi-tech marketplace has become a business reality. For our businesses to create value for customers, it is imperative that our evolving business and rapidly changing technology landscape adopts transformation to create value for the customer. Read Article | |
ERP for manufacturers: Top technology trends for 2020What are common problems faced by manufacturers today, and how are they using technology to create solutions? In today’s world of increasingly powerful business technology solutions, many manufacturers are investing in technology to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and boost profits. Read Article | |
ArganoArbela is now open sourcing AOT Browser on GitHubWe’re excited to announce that we are open sourcing AOT Browser on GitHub under MIT License. This includes the source code, projects and build system. Our goal is to elevate our partnership with the technical community -- encouraging fresh perspectives and increased participation from the developer community.Read Article | |
Product Sheet: Rapid Deployment for Microsoft Dynamics 365 SalesArganoArbela's Rapid Deployment for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales is designed for the organization just getting started with their customer relationship management (CRM) strategy.View Product Information | |
7 creative ways to wow your customersBy leveraging modern technology and making strategic use of business intelligence within your organization, you can build ways of interacting that will impress prospects, increase ongoing customer satisfaction, and help your brand outshine the competition. Read Article | |
Manufacturing Excellence: Assessing Digital Transformation Readiness in ManufacturingThrough a series of detailed assessments, tailored for the manufacturing industry, Arbela helps roadmap the routes an organization may take to optimize adoption and utilization of Microsoft business technology and services.Watch Now | |
E-Book: How Data-Driven Business Intelligence Transforms Decision Making Across Your OrganizationIn this ebook, we’ll walk through the day of a typical manufacturing company to show you what a difference relevant, timely business data can make. Information that enables your employees to troubleshoot problems and seize opportunities.View White Paper | |
Are you Drowning in Data, Yet Thirsting for KnowledgeAre you drowning in ERP and CRM data? Watch Now | |
10 cloud advantages taking businesses to the next level10 major benefits to help explain the cloud advantages for growing businesses.Read Article | |
Product Sheet: Workflow ManagerArgano's Workflow Manager allows Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management users to approve, manage and complete workflow items with ease.View Product Information | |
5 ways to boost profits with integrated CRM softwareA well-designed CRM solution is a major asset to not just your sales team, but the bottom line of your entire business. Here are 5 specific ways you can use CRM software to boost profits for your company.Read Article | |
Does your business need an ERP system?How do you know when you need an ERP system for your growing business? If you answer yes to one or more of the following questions, you should consider investing in a software solution that can improve business performance and enable sustainable growth.Read Article | |
6 brilliant ways CEOs drive success with business intelligence solutionsHow can you transform your business data into connected insight? Learn 6 ways CEOs use business intelligence (BI) solutions to meet their goals, boost profitability and drive success.Read Article | |
How one PowerShell library delivers Dynamics AX blue-green code promotionOne PowerShell library that delivers Dynamics AX Blue-Green Code Promotion, Environment Automation and Refreshes and much more. Made for Dynamics AX System Administrators, Environment Managers and Developers.Read Article | |
How manufacturers are turning data visualization into data utilizationData visualization and analytics has exploded in the manufacturing space -- here's how you can use data to drive business improvements.Read Article | |
Four Digital Strategies to Meet Customer Demands in Real TimeFour strategies for breaking free of silos by connecting your data and unifying your entire organization to help meet the demands of the modern customer.View White Paper | |
QuickStart for Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement - How to Get Started with Dynamics 365 for Sales in 30 Days or LessHow to Get Started with Dynamics 365 for Sales in 30 Days or LessWatch Now | |
How to enable your sales organization with Dynamics 365 for customer engagementArbela’s QuickStart is a quick and affordable way to create the best employee and customer experience.Read Article | |
Arbela Technologies Achieves the 2019/2020 Inner Circle for Microsoft Business ApplicationsArbela Technologies has been awarded the prestigious 2019/2020 Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle membership and 2019 Microsoft US Eagle Award.Read Press Release | |
Change management: Common mistakes to avoid when leading changeStrong effective leadership is the key to a successful business transformation. Here are some common mistakes Leaders make during a change initiative and how to avoid them. Read Article | |
Atara BioAs a leading off-the-shelf, allogenic T-cell immunotherapy manufacturer that develops treatments for patients with cancer, autoimmune, and viral diseases, Atara Bio requires technology that is timely and accurate to help deliver the right treatment to patients in need as quickly as possible.Read Client Story | |
Atara Bio relies on ArganoArbela as an extension of their IT teamAs a leading off-the-shelf, allogenic T-cell immunotherapy manufacturer that develops treatments for patients with cancer, autoimmune, and viral diseases, Atara Bio requires technology that is timely and accurate to help deliver the right treatment to patients in need as quickly as possible.Watch Now | |
Change management: Five steps to managing change resistanceEven if the project provides a critical improvement to a problem that has been plaguing your organization for years, there can still be resistance to the change. Try using these five steps to help manage change resistance on your next project:.Read Article | |
How to upgrade the Dynamics 365 Field Service solution from 7.x to 8.xField Service version 8.3.x has been released as of December 2018 for Dynamics 365 9.x environments. Newly provisioned instances will already be on 8.x and are only available in this version.Read Article | |
Audit & Security Manager for Dynamics 365 Finance & OperationsSee how Audit and Security Manager (ASM) for D365 F&O simplifies, reduces cost and time to manage security permissions, segregation of duties, access controls, as well as user management, change logs, and tracking changes to data. Watch Now | |
How to increase performance and reliability with PowerApps CheckerThe Microsoft PowerApps Checker gives system administrators the ability to perform a rules-based static analysis check on unmanaged solutions existing within an environment.Read Article | |
E-Book: The Savvy Leader's Guide to Real-Time InsightsMicrosoft Dynamics 365 helps you see everything your organization is doing in real time, empowering your workforce to make more informed decisions and achieve greater outcomes for your business.View White Paper | |
Product Sheet: Audit and Security Manager for Dynamics 365Audit and Security Manager is your all-in-one security and audit solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. View Product Information | |
Leading the Future of Field Service: Connecting Field Service Management to the Internet of ThingsField service management teams want to keep costs down, while improving their customer service relationships. This can be hard for organizations in any industry—oftentimes, reducing costs hurts customer relationships—but IoT provides a way for field service organizations to achieve this goal.View White Paper | |
How to filter lookups without custom code in Dynamics 365 Customer EngagementIn Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement, you may encounter a need to filter records available in a lookup based on other information on the form. Read Article | |
Using PowerApps to implement data integration between Dynamics 365 FO and CEWe’ve recently been using Microsoft PowerApps for data in data integration between Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE) and Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (FO). Here, we present an overview of what the capabilities are and how this is done from start to finish.Read Article | |
Previewing the new power platform admin centerChanges have been coming to Dynamics 365 for some time now. If you haven’t already heard, Dynamics 365 is now part of the Microsoft Power Platform.Read Article | |
Introduction to Dynamics 365 for TalentLearn more about how Dynamics 365 for Talent creates a compelling recruiting and onboarding experience for candidates and helps efficiently manage core human resource functions.Watch Now | |
What is the Dynamics 365 Field Service work order lifecycle?Dynamics 365 for Field Service is an end-to-end solution that helps organizations deliver field-based service to customer locations. The application helps improve resource productivity through combined workflow automation, scheduling algorithms, and mobility, maximizing customer satisfaction. Read Article | |
Copper State Bolt and Nut's migration to Dynamics 365Learn how migrating to Dynamics 365 has helped Copper State Bolt and Nut run their business more efficiently today and how it can help them to continue to scale in the future.Watch Now | |
Copper State Bolt and NutLearn how migrating to Dynamics 365 has helped Copper State Bolt and Nut run their business more efficiently today and how it can help them to continue to scale in the future.Read Client Story | |
Gartner: Digital Transformation Demands New Digital DNA for Application DevelopmentCloud, mobile, big data and social technologies have impacted application development, but new digital disruptions are forcing change even faster. Application leaders must splice new "digital DNA" into their culture, processes and technologies to transform into top performing organizations.View White Paper | |
Microsoft Flow: How to query Dynamics 365 date/time fields with UTC time conversionMicrosoft Flow has opened up a vast toolset for automating processes across different applications. However, simple actions like querying datetime fields can be unexpectedly cumbersome given Flow’s default UTC time zone setting.Read Article | |
Introduction to Power BI solution templates for Dynamics 365 Field ServicePower BI solution templates for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service enables field service managers and dispatchers to analyze and visualize this data and draw useful insights to help with better decisions. Read Article | |
How to set up a tile in Dynamics 365 Finance and OperationsSetting up a tile to a workspace can save you time clicking, give you a quick summarize view, and make Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations more efficient for you. Read Article | |
Factory of the Future - Achieving Digital Excellence in Manufacturing TodayLearn more about Microsoft smart factory solutions and the growing number of manufacturers innovating with them.View White Paper | |
Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement April 2019 release - What to knowThe Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement April 2019 update will bring with it an overhaul of how Microsoft updates and manages access to new features. Read Article | |
Arbela Expands its Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and Field Service Capabilities Through Fawcett Technologies Advisors TransactionArbela Expands Sales, Consulting, and Support Services Through Fawcett Technologies Advisors TransactionRead Press Release | |
Why you should select a gold certified Microsoft Dynamics partnerYou're tasked with researching a strong Microsoft Dynamics partner for your organization, and you see that a partner is Microsoft Gold certified. What exactly does that mean, and how does that matter for you? Read Article | |
Project accounting intercompany transactions overview in Dynamics 365 and AX 2012 R2 CU7The project management and accounting module provides functionality that allows you to loan resources from one legal entity to another. Read Article | |
Best practices for Dynamics 365 security roles and field security profilesLearn best practices and tips on how role-based security can be used to control access, field level security, security profiles, security design, and more.Read Article | |
Why You Are Probably Using Power BI the Wrong WayAre you getting the most out of your Power BI deployment? Learn best practices, usage scenarios, delivery models, and more. Watch Now | |
Jump Start Your D365 Finance & Operations Upgrade - Minimize Your RisksWe will discuss how to upgrade efficiently and quickly. Join us for the second webinar series and we'll help you on these points and more: Watch Now | |
Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement - Quote error - Record is unavailableA new issue reared its head in the past few weeks that affect the quote form. The issue occurs when you create a new quote and set an account in the Potential customer field. In order for the error to occur, the customer quick view form must be active, and a Business Process Flow must be active. Read Article | |
Tips and Tricks Upgrading from Legacy AX to D365 Finance & OperationsClearly define goal of upgrading, understand new functionality, keeping future upgrades in mind, determining roll-out strategy.Watch Now | |
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence and IoT – What Does It Mean for Your Business?We’ll talk about ML, AI and IoT in a no-nonsense, jargon-free environment. We will reveal why the interesting conversation really happens in the middle of all these technologies and we’ll talk through some practical examples that are sure to inspire ideas that you can use immediately.Watch Now | |
Accelerate your Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations upgradeMany of our clients have questions about when and how to upgrade their on-premise Dynamics environments to Dynamics 365 in the cloud. We have had successful upgrades from both Dynamics AX 2012 and 2009 to 365 for Finance and Operations as quickly as one to six months. As a result, let us help you with your Dynamics 356 upgrade. We have developed a series of artifacts and accelerators that can propel your upgrade project. Read Article | |
What is Microsoft's initiated maintenance?Microsoft performs multiple types of system maintenance on Microsoft management environments. These updates are critical for the cloud service. Please see below few types of updates that we receive from Microsoft.Read Article | |
E-Book: Intelligent Supply Chain for Aerospace and Metals ManufacturersRead this e-book to find out how you can embrace new technology and take your supply chain decisions from reactive to predictive.View White Paper | |
Microsoft Dynamics 365 ROI Case Study: MacDonald-Miller Facility SolutionsMacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions (MMFS) deployed an integrated solution of Microsoft Dynamics 365 with Azure IoT Hub to improve operational efficiency, centralize company information and processes, and to modernize as an early adopter of Internet of Things (IoT) technology.View White Paper | |
Nucleus Research: ERP Technology Value Matrix ReportA must-read for any organization considering a shift to a modern, cloud-based ERP solution. This year’s report places Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations in the Leader category, citing our vision to unify people, products, and customers across the enterprise ecosystem.View White Paper | |
E-Book: Evolve Your ERP - Enable Corporate Agility with Dynamics 365Is your legacy ERP holding back your business? Current research shows that more than 60% of businesses with at least one ERP solution in place still rely primarily on an on-premise system. Learn how upgrading to a cloud-based ERP with Microsoft Dynamics 365 will help you make your company agile and ready for the future. View White Paper | |
What is PowerApps and what does it mean for Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement?The PowerApps is an application development platform that is part of the broader Microsoft Power Platform, whose capabilities are built on and utilize Azure cloud services. Read Article | |
Arbela Technologies Corp. Announces Delivery of Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations in One MonthArbela Technologies Corp., a Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, CRM, Field Service, Business Intelligence/Analytics and related Microsoft Cloud Solutions Partner, is pleased to announce its continued success in delivery of Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations in record times.Read Press Release | |
How to use resource scheduling optimization to automatically schedule multiple bookings in Dynamics 365 for Customer EngagementResource Scheduling Optimization (RSO) is an add-on capability for Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement that can be used with Field Service application and universal resource scheduling. It enables field service administrators and dispatchers to automatically schedule work orders and other schedulable records for the most appropriate resources, by optimizing bookings for the shortest travel time, available work hours, and many other constraints.Read Article | |
Nucleus Research: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Delivers $16.97 For Every Dollar SpentIn analyzing the results of Microsoft Dynamics 365 deployments, Nucleus found that for every dollar spent, companies realized an average of $16.97 in returns.View White Paper | |
Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations - Chain of command new featuresMicrosoft had introduced the Chain of Command with Platform Update 9. Chain of Command (CoC) enables strongly typed extension capabilities of public and protected methods. It is an amazing piece of development capability that allows technical consultants to extend the application avoiding over-layering.Read Article | |
How to use duration fields in Dynamics 365 for SalesDuration fields can be used to show a whole number as x number of minutes, x number of hours or x number of days instead of just showing the whole number of minutes to the user. Out of the box, CRM activities such as Phone Calls use the Duration field to track the length of time a phone call lasted. For new Phone Call activity records, the Duration field is set to 30 minutes, but the user can update that prior to completing the phone call activity record. Read Article | |
Product Sheet: Practical Power BI TrainingWork with an ArganoArbela Power BI expert to turn your existing data into real insights. View Product Information | |
How to add long labels to Dynamics 365 Customer EngagementOn occasion, you may need to add longer label names to a field. CRM offers the ability to hover over a field label to show a description, but this is not often obvious. Using Business Rules, we can add longer labels to a field. No development is required for these labels, we will use a multiline text field with the appropriate properties and a business rule for each extended label needed. Read Article | |
Arbela Technologies Corp. Announces Gold Sponsorship of the 2018 Dynamic Communities User Group Summit in PhoenixArbela Technologies Corp., a Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, CRM, Field Service, Business Intelligence/Analytics and related Microsoft Cloud Solutions Partner, is pleased to announce its gold-level sponsorship of the D365, AX, CRM, and Power BI User Group Summits in Phoenix, Arizona. D365UG/AXUG/CRMUG/PUG takes place from October 15th-18th. Arbela will be exhibiting at booth #816 and #818.Read Press Release | |
How to troubleshoot - Dynamics 365 schedule board error: Resource not found for the segment 'msdyn_FpsAction'Here’s how to quickly troubleshoot Dynamics 365 Schedule Board Stack Trace Error “Resource not found for the segment 'msdyn_FpsAction'”Read Article | |
Power BI Security - What You Need to KnowThis article describes Power BI security by providing an explanation of the Power BI architecture, then explaining how users authenticate to Power BI and data connections are established, and then describing how Power BI stores and moves data through the service.View White Paper | |
Drive digital transformation with Microsoft AzureTechnology has been transforming business ever since the invention of the wheel. But in recent years, the business landscape has changed fundamentally due to the unique convergence of three things.View White Paper | |
How to personalize a list page in Dynamics 365 for Finance & OperationsDynamics 365 for Finance and Operations has numerous options for personalizing a user’s experience. These powerful options allow a user to customize their experience specifically for their role and work more efficiently and effectively.Read Article | |
How to use Power BI color themes to increase user trust in dataWhen creating a data story, you want to ensure user trust in the data to boost decision making. One way to achieve this is to create a custom Power BI color theme with colors that users are accustomed to seeing in their business every day. Read Article | |
Microsoft Azure Strategy and Implementation GuideThis guide will help your IT team implement and integrate cloud technologies with Azure.View White Paper | |
What is the unified client interface in Dynamics 365?The new Unified Interface is a bridge between web and mobile platforms, providing a consistent experience across devices by utilizing a responsive design for optimal viewing and interaction regardless of the device's size or orientation.Read Article | |
Arbela Technologies Named One of the 2018 Best Places to Work in Orange CountyArbela Technologies (Arbela) was recently named as one of the 2018 Best Places to Work in Orange County. The awards program was created in 2009 and is a project of the Orange County Business Journal and Best Companies Group.Read Press Release | |
How to set up Dynamics 365 and Gmail integration: Yes, you can!Given the obvious email integration capabilities between Dynamics 365 and the rest of the Microsoft stack, when rolling out an implementation many organizations opt to switch to Exchange Online-- but what if your organization uses Gmail? Fear not, Microsoft is Google-friendly here! Read Article | |
Essentials for SOX Compliance in ERPMaintaining Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and compliance, in general, can be an intimidating process. This webinar will review the key initiatives to become SOX compliance with respect to your ERP solution, with emphasis on Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations, and AX.Watch Now | |
How to build an effective business intelligence strategyTo realize the full potential of business intelligence and take its value to the next level in your organization, you need a solid understanding of where you are, what you want to achieve, and what’s possible. Read Article | |
Striking a chord for change management in mid-market ERP: Q&A with Alexios KostilinisNo one ever said change management was easy, but some people make it look easy and Alexios Kostilinis, Project Management Lead for Arbela is at the forefront. He comes to his discipline with ERP Implementation through the many years he spent as a classical pianist. He certainly strikes a chord in everything he does and today he talks with us about change management in the mid-market for ERP Implementation. Read Article | |
Build Modern Apps With Big Data at a Global ScaleImprove your app experience with Azure Cosmos DB’s easy-to-use consistency models that give you better control over performance and availability.View White Paper | |
Arbela Technologies Announces Microsoft Co-Sell Ready Status of Arbela Data Insights (ADI)Arbela Technologies announces Microsoft co-sell ready status of Arbela Data Insights (ADI), a data warehouse system with a Microsoft Power BI front-end used to rapidly accelerate creation, validation, and deployment for Dynamics 365 customers.Read Press Release | |
Arbela Technologies Announces Gold Competencies Across 5 Areas of Business for Microsoft TechnologiesArbela Technologies Corporation (Arbela), a provider of integrated Microsoft Dynamics business solutions, has achieved the goal of being a Gold Certified Partner across five areas of business: ERP, CRM, Data Analytics, Data Platform, and Cloud (Azure). Arbela has been a longtime Gold Partner for ERP, CRM, and has now transitioned from Silver to Gold for Data Analytics, Data Platform, and Cloud (Azure) competencies.Read Press Release | |
Hit the bullseye with your ERP implementation methodology: Q&A with Arbela’s Viktor LesivWhen it comes to ERP implementation methodology a common theme is “Just pick one, you can’t go wrong as long as you follow through.” But as we all know, if you choose an implementation partner based on their glossy methodology slides during the sales cycle presentation but they don’t properly execute during delivery, you will not have a successful go-live. Read Article | |
The Quickest Way to Real Business Intelligence - Data InsightsThe world of business intelligence is littered with nightmare stories of BI projects that take way too long to deliver and don’t work out in the end. This webinar will show you how ArganoArbela has cracked the code and can deliver your own data for reporting and analytics in a fraction of the time you might expect.Watch Now | |
How manufacturers capitalizing on technology will compete, serve customers betterBy combining data, processes and technology within integrated business management solutions, manufacturers can compete effectively and serve customers betters. Position your business for success by capitalizing on technology and these industry trends.Read Article | |
Master Scheduling – Getting The Most Out of Action and Delay MessagesThe core function of Master Planning in a Manufacturing environment is to facilitate the supply of materials and production resources to meet demands. This initially comes in the form of Net Requirements calculations and their derived Planned Orders. Managing Actions, and Delays are as equally important. Yet, often times under-utilized part of the planning process and critical in responding to short-term disruptions or changes to schedules. This session focuses specifically on these Actions and Delays and provide some framework for how they can be utilized to improve execution of plans. Watch Now | |
Creating system views with complex “NOT IN” filter in Dynamics 365 for Customer EngagementThe "NOT IN" feature (in its current implementation) has limitations. You cannot add filter conditions for the child entity once you select the “Does Not Contain Data” filter condition at the entity level.Read Article | |
New in Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement v9.0: Session timeoutWith the GDPR deadline approaching and the emphasis on Cloud, there have been improvements made to Dynamics 365’s cloud security. One such feature is the addition of new session and inactivity timeouts. By default, Dynamics 365 has automatically set a user session timeout at 24 hours-- at 24 hours, the user is logged out of the system. With the 9.0 update, administrators can now modify this behavior to suit business needs. Read Article | |
Performance Assessment for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain ManagementLike any solution, platform or process, Microsoft Dynamics changes over time. And while a business’ overarching mission may not change over time, its tactical objectives and operational requirements often do. Which means the way a business uses Microsoft Dynamics now should rarely be how it was used five years, three years, or sometimes even one year ago.View Product Information | |
Top 10 Reasons Microsoft Dynamics 365 is the Better Pick Over SalesforceWhether you are a current Salesforce customer or considering a new CRM system, this webinar will provide you the insider information you need to know about the future of the two leading CRM choices available today. Watch Now | |
Break fix, support, managed services -- It's all customer care: Q&A with Arbela's Jumi RhoSometimes it’s break fix, sometimes it’s part of an SLA (service-level agreement), and sometimes it’s a report or new enhancement. At Arbela, it’s always customer care. This week I talk to Jumi Rho, the highly effective Arbela Customer Care Manager who has a pulse on customer care in a way few do.Read Article | |
What is Business Intelligence And How To Avoid FailureHear a no-nonsense explanation of what Business Intelligence (BI) is, and what it is NOT. Hear real-life examples and clear up the confusion about how BI would improve your business. We’ll also look at ArganoArbela’s methods for matching our skills to your company to avoid the dreaded ‘BI failure’.Watch Now | |
Why customer engagement is important to your organizationDigital transformation can help you reconsider customer engagement, build product and services fans and keep customers engaged throughout the entirety of the lifecycle. This e-book provides insight into where your organization is on the customer maturity model.View White Paper | |
Passionate cloud speaker: Q&A with Arbela’s digital transformation evangelist, Tim HarrisThis week I’d like to spotlight Tim Harris, VP of Strategy here at Arbela Technologies. Myself as someone who’s been through timeshare on mainframes, the bold new world of client-server and now the digital transformation in the cloud, Of all the people I’ve met, no one can deliver the digital transformation message better than Tim Harris in a way that empowers change. Read Article | |
Give a raise to the next person who asks, “When are we going to upgrade?”At least once a day someone in your organization asks, “When are we going to upgrade AX2012 R3 to D365 for Finance and Operations?” and you give the stock answer, “When it’s budgeted by the board – we just went live with AX2012 R3 last year.” Then you add the email to your Outlook file labeled “Upgrade Committee” which also reminds you to check your on-premise licensing dates and ask IT about any upcoming fixes. Read Article | |
How to use "NOT IN" filter in Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement V9Business users often have a need to filter records that do not have data in a related entity. If you were using SQL to create these queries, you will have to use the “NOT IN” filter condition in the SQL statement. Prior to v9, this feature was not available out of the box in Advanced Find and was one of the most requested features for Dynamics CRM. Read Article | |
Differences Between AX & Dynamics 365 for Finance & OperationsLearn more about the latest release of Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, and the deep investments that Microsoft has made. Gain an understanding of the new capabilities in Dynamics 365 and areas where capabilities in Dynamics AX 2012 have been further enhanced.Watch Now | |
Fueling customer engagement through digital transformationEvery successful business has at least one thing in common: customer engagement — regardless of being in a B2B or B2C market. Companies that have built trusting relationships with their consumer base have all invested extensive time and resources into understanding the ins and outs of how their customers digest information.Read Article | |
What is the Dynamics 365 App for Outlook?The CRM App for Outlook is a lightweight app that does not require workstation installation but has rather been designed to accomplish specific actions such as tracking and converting emails and reviewing details on contacts and leads from directly within the email.Read Article | |
7 Reasons for Upgrading CRM & ERP to Cloud from On-PremiseThis e-book explores the top reasons you should consider upgrading from on-premise CRM & ERP to the cloud, how Arbela can help, and how this will benefit both your company and your clients.View White Paper | |
Transport layer security (TLS) 1.2 connectivity requirements for Dynamics 365 (online), V9Starting with Dynamics 365 (online) version 9.0, Microsoft will begin requiring connections to customer engagement applications to utilize TLS 1.2 (or better) security. Any connections to Dynamics 365 (online), version 9.x will fail if they do not use TLS 1.2 security protocol. Read Article | |
Here's how & why you should upgrade your CRM to the cloudRead more to learn about how and why you should upgrade your CRM to the Cloud.Read Article | |
Dynamics 365 — 7 reasons to upgrade your Dynamics AX to the cloudStill need some more reason for an ERP upgrade to the cloud from on-premises?Read Article | |
Changes coming to Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CRM V9)Learn the latest CRM V9.0 Updates and What Will Be Deprecated.Read Article | |
Arbela Technologies Welcomes Vice President of Operations and InnovationArbela Technologies Corporation (Arbela), a Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, CRM, Business Intelligence/Analytics and related Microsoft Cloud Solutions Partner, is very pleased to announce that supply chain, ERP, CRM, and change management veteran, Mark Hermans, joins as Arbela’s Vice President of Operations and Innovation. Mark’s responsibilities will encompass leading and empowering change by guiding ongoing focus on client delivery and key initiatives throughout the organization.Read Press Release | |
How to change your Dynamics 365 trial to a previous versionAny time you create a new trial of Dynamics 365, your instance will default to the latest available version. However, there are times in which a previous version is necessary for testing purposes, as said previous version is likely what current clients are using. Read Article | |
Arbela Technologies Announces First-Ever Roadshow Focused on Digital TransformationArbela Technologies Corp., a Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, CRM, Field Service, Business Intelligence/Analytics and Microsoft Cloud Solution Partner, has announced the launch of The Digital Transformation Tour, a series of free 1-day roadshows through 6 cities that will showcase how technology in the cloud is spearheading the digital transformation movement across the globe. Read Press Release | |
Managing Security in Dynamics 365 for Finance & OperationsParticipants will learn how to use the Data Management, Security Configuration, Diagnostics and Task Recorder capabilities to implement a security model. Additionally, participants will learn about best practices, change management approaches, Segregation of Duties, and common pitfalls associated with implementing security.Watch Now | |
Gartner Report - GDPR Clarity - 19 Frequently Asked Questions AnsweredIn this Gartner report, you’ll get answers to the most commonly raised questions around the GDPR to help your team translate requirements and prioritize risk mitigation actions. View White Paper | |
Accelerate Your Digital Transformation: The Enterprise Guide to Hybrid CloudThis e-book provides an in-depth look at what enterprise-level IT decision makers need to know about Microsoft's consistent hybrid cloud, and why a hybrid cloud model can be critical for your digital transformation. Key statements at the beginning of each chapter summarize the takeaways.View White Paper | |
What Is marketing automation & why should you care?Marketing automation is the “beast” that automates your marketing activities and gives you insight from all your marketing platforms in one place. What does that mean? For example, you know those emails a company sends once you have made a purchase on their site? Or when you get an email from an organization after you’ve been snooping on their website the past couple of days? Ladies and Gentlemen, that’s part of what marketing automation is. Read Article | |
Data-driven decision making: How to take advantage for business successHow data-driven organizations are now moving to the front of the pack in their respective industries. Let's look at a few examples of how companies are transforming with data-driven decision making.Read Article | |
Essential navigation guide for Dynamics 365 Sales (CRM)The black band at the top of the screen is called the Navigation Bar and controls the entire navigation of Dynamics 365. Also, this provides a visual crumb trail for where the user is at in the application. Read Article | |
How to Have a Successful Deployment or Fix an Unsuccessful OneIf you are planning to deploy a new Dynamics system, expanding into new modules/apps, or are recovering from a poorly adopted implementation, then we can show you the key to a successful deployment - understanding the fundamentals of organizational change management from the corner office to the line employee. Without proper adoption, the business goals of the project might never be achieved.Watch Now | |
New multi-select option set in Dynamics CRM (Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement) Version 9The multi-select option set in CRM version 9 is easy to implement and brings functionality to the table that has existed in Salesforce.com for years. In a nutshell, the new field is configured the same way as previous Option Sets and can be configured as global or local. The Data Type just needs to be set to MultiSelect Option Set.Read Article | |
The Savvy HR Leader's Guide to Digital RecruitingTo attract and retain top talent in an increasingly competitive landscape, it’s time to reimagine the entire talent journey, from hire to retire. That means using powerful data and smarter digital tools to create an engaging, efficient program for every stage of the process, from attracting and interviewing top candidates to onboarding and retaining new hires.View White Paper | |
Digital Transformation in Sales: Evolving the Art of Customer EngagementFor sales organizations, customer engagement is about more than touchpoints—it’s about everything that happens in between personal and digital encounters. Customer engagement requires an organization-wide commitment to creating meaningful connections, building relationships, and nurturing those relationships to establish trust and keep your brand top-of-mind.View White Paper | |
Advanced Analytics with Power BIAdvanced analytic capabilities of Power BI, including predictive analytics, data visualizations, R integration, and data analysis expressions.View White Paper | |
How to use universal resource scheduling to schedule anythingUniversal Resource Scheduling feature in Dynamics 365 can be used to enable scheduling for any entity including custom entities. In this article, I will walk you through one of the many potential use cases to illustrate how you can take advantage of this feature.Read Article | |
How to structure customer assets in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field ServiceCustomer asset functionality lets you maintain a list of serviceable items related to a service location. Learn how to structure customer assets in Dynamics 365 for Field Service.Read Article | |
Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave for SFARead Forrester's 35-criteria evaluation of sales force automation (SFA) providers. The report shows how each provider measures up and helps application development and delivery (AD&D) professionals make the right choice.View White Paper | |
How to Adopt an Agile Business Intelligence StrategyLearn how the James M. Pleasant Co. is gaining value across their organization using an agile BI strategy that started with sales, to truly enable digital transformation with BI leading the way. Watch Now | |
Now That Microsoft Has Bought LinkedIn, What Are They Going To Do with It?A 30-minute overview of Microsoft’s current and future plans to integrate LinkedIn into CRM, Outlook, and Excel.Watch Now | |
Now That Microsoft Has Bought LinkedIn, What Are They Going To Do with It?A 30-minute overview of Microsoft’s current and future plans to integrate LinkedIn into CRM, Outlook, and Excel.Watch Now | |
Get intelligent faster - Build customer and account data quicklyWouldn’t it be great if a sales rep could get information instantly about an account without having to search for information online by just entering the name of a company? Read Article | |
What You Need to Know About Security in Dynamics 365 for Finance and OperationsThis webinar will review what is new with security in Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations, including the setup and upgrade process of security roles from previous versions of AX. We will also go over how to make changes to security, architecture, reporting and auditing concerns, as well as potential license reduction when transitioning to Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations.Watch Now | |
Role Based Workspaces Using Dynamics 365 for Operations: Master PlannerWatch this video for tips on Role Based Workspaces Using Dynamics 365 for Operations: Master PlannerWatch Now | |
Role Based Workspaces for Dynamics 365 for Operations: Customer ServiceWatch this video for tips on Role Based Workspaces Using Dynamics 365 for Operations: Customer ServiceWatch Now | |
Role Based Workspaces using Dynamics 365 for Operations: Product ManagerWatch this video for tips on Role Based Workspaces Using Dynamics 365 for Operations: Product ManagerWatch Now | |
How big data is driving business transformationCloud computing and big data are no longer just buzz words, they are driving business and digital transformation. By bringing together business applications and familiar productivity tools, the cloud can now offer the insights you need to better understand your customers and drive your success. Read Article | |
How to adapt and embrace digital transformationHow to make digital transformation as painless as possible for your organization.Read Article | |
Arbela Technologies Corp. Announces Gold Sponsorship of the 2017 Dynamic Communities User Group Summit in NashvilleArbela Technologies Corp., a Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, CRM, Field Service, Business Intelligence/Analytics and related Microsoft Cloud Solutions Partner, is pleased to announce its gold-level sponsorship of the D365, AX, CRM, and Power BI User Group Summits in Nashville. D365UG/AXUG/CRMUG/PUG takes place from October 10th-13th. Arbela will be exhibiting at booth #717.Read Press Release | |
Dynamics 365 for Sales: Quick Creating ItemsWatch this video for tips on how to quick create items in Dynamics 365 for Sales.Watch Now | |
Dynamics 365 for Sales: CRM Global SearchWatch this video for tips on how to use enhanced search in Dynamics 365 for Sales.Watch Now | |
Dynamics 365 for Sales: Recently Viewed Searches and FavoritesWatch this video for tips on how to quickly search for records in Dynamics 365 for Sales.Watch Now | |
Dynamics 365 for Sales: Native Dashboards and CapabilitiesWatch this video for tips on how to view different types of dashboards in Dynamics 365 for Sales.Watch Now | |
How to schedule in Dynamics 365 for Field ServiceHow Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field Service can optimize your service schedule with efficient routing, resource skill matching, and reduced travel time. Read Article | |
4 keys to a strong and effective audit committeeWhen it comes to company SOX or audit committees, or audit committees, as they are referred to in the SEC and Sarbanes–Oxley Act literature, a great concept can expand into a sprawling mess and an expensive corporate burden. Here are four keys to building a strong and effective audit committee.Read Article | |
Infographic - Determine the right big data Azure resourceUse the following infographic to determine the right Azure Resource to use for your Big Data Needs.Read Article | |
Product Sheet: Data InsightsArgano Data Insights is a complete, pre-configured business intelligence (BI) system that uses the Microsoft Power BI platform and includes an integrated data warehouse. View Product Information | |
The 5 stages of the Dynamics AX security maturity modelConsider this model to give you an idea of where your ERP system may be in terms of maturity. All of these steps play a crucial role in a security maturity model. Follow these five best practices and get familiar with how to use application security so you can quickly rise to pro level.Read Article | |
The Next-Generation Aerospace Manufacturer: How to Transform into a Digital BusinessAs digitalization takes over the world, manufacturers everywhere need to adapt, developing new capabilities that can drive competitiveness and growth. But what does this really involve and how do they succeed? In this paper, we discuss the opportunities for the aerospace industry to grow, adapt and evolve to address the changing needs of its customers and capture new business potential, and how Microsoft can help accelerate its digital transformation.View White Paper | |
The Next-Generation Industrial Manufacturer: How to Transform into a Digital BusinessIn today’s digital world, technological advancements combined with external market forces—increasing influence of emerging economies, globally dispersed workers, increasingly complex manufacturing, a growing skills gap, regulatory compliance requirements and more—have catapulted industrial manufacturing into a new era, where the path to profitability is shifting.View White Paper | |
The Next-Generation High-Tech Manufacturer: How to Transform into a Digital BusinessFor the first time in decades, technology has outpaced the evolution of business processes. Increasing volumes of data, advancements in data analytics and intelligence, and the ubiquity of cloud computing have shifted both what customers expect as the result of being armed with information in a way not previously possible, as well as what companies can deliver to meet those expectations and reinvent the value they offer.View White Paper | |
7 game-changing technology trends for businessesToday’s business landscape is a far cry from what it was only a decade ago. With the rise of mobile devices and cloud-based tools and applications, the way we interact with customers and manage operations has changed dramatically. New trends can greatly impact the success of your business. Are you prepared to respond to these trends and turn them into a competitive advantage? Read Article | |
Zero to Beautiful: Choosing Charts for Data VisualizationYou have data to explore and know some best practices for sharing insights. But before you can create visualizations, it’s time to decide how to display your data. Here are some tips for choosing your charts.View White Paper | |
How to prepare for your next ERP auditMost CFOs trust their system administrators to manage user roles and security in a way that protects the company against Segregation of Duties (SOD) issues. These precautions ensure auditors won’t find users who have misunderstood role assignments or have even manipulated roles to set up fake vendors. Read Article | |
Lifecycle of a Product in a Distribution Environment using Advanced Warehouse Management (Using D365): Series 1– InBound ProcessDynamics AX 2012 and Dynamics 365 for Operations have tremendously improved their functionalities and capabilities in the Warehousing and Transportation management areas. In the first series, we will cover warehouse management concepts and setups as related to an Inbound process.Watch Now | |
Press Release - Arbela Technologies Welcomes Vice President of Sales Accelerating Its Growth and Expansion PlansArbela Technologies Corporation (Arbela), a Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP, CRM, Business Intelligence/Analytics and related Microsoft Cloud Solutions Partner, is very pleased to announce that Microsoft Dynamics veteran, Jon Petrucelli, joins as Arbela’s Vice President of Sales and Client Success. Read Press Release | |
6 struggles with ERP security: What to be aware ofOften when it comes to security, most people think of some hackers penetrating the firewall stealing corporate secrets and financial data. Sure, this is what is on the news all the time, and it’s a huge problem every company faces today. However, it doesn’t just end there.Read Article | |
What you need to know: Cloud vs. hybrid vs. local business dataWhen Dynamics 365 for Operations was released in February 2016 (called AX7 back then), many customers and partners were startled over the face of an ERP system only available in the cloud. This change from Microsoft would require big changes in people’s mindset.Read Article | |
How do I pick the right CRM for my business?Like buying a car, picking a CRM is one of the larger financial decisions you will make as a business leader. Would you buy a car from a niche company with limited distribution and support for you day-to-day driver? Probably not, unless you have a fascination with the "romantic" experience of owning an AMC Gremlin, Yugo, or DeLorean.Read Article | |
Lifecycle of a product in a distribution environment using advanced warehouse management (using Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations)In today’s high-velocity manufacturing and distribution industries, it is imperative to develop processes that not only streamlines the business activities but also become an integral part of the system flow. Many of the advanced warehouse management systems (WMS) claim that they allow such capabilities, however, a few pressing questions needs to be asked and evaluated before these systems are to be considered. Ask the question, why will it work for me? Read Article | |
Be where your feet are - How to manage your time betterAs the PMO that oversees projects across the globe, the ability to shut down has proved extremely challenging. Keeping up with resources in multiple time zones and client projects in several countries, and cities takes time. A side effect of the rapid growth we have seen in our organization, for me, had unfortunately become multi-tasking during family time. Read Article | |
AX 2009 & 2012 mainstream support ending soon! – What exactly does this mean for you?Microsoft has announced that the mainstream support for AX 2009 and AX 2012 will end soon. All Microsoft products have a lifecycle that begins when the product is released and ends it’s no longer supported. Dynamics AX products are normally supported for 10 years from the release date.Read Article | |
Customer satisfaction: Never underestimate the value of "we"You may see one person pull you from the water, but there is a precision team -- a crew -- behind that person. Sarah Morgan, Customer Success Lead at Arbela Technologies, explains the value of "we" when it comes to customer satisfaction.Read Article | |
Arbela Technologies announces its alignment with Microsoft’s vision for a single integrated business application through Dynamics 365Arbela Technologies, a provider of integrated business solutions, strengthens its capabilities on delivering Microsoft’s vision for a single application to run all aspects of a business using Microsoft Dynamics 365. Formerly the separate products of Microsoft Dynamics AX and Dynamics CRM, Microsoft Dynamics 365 delivers both traditional manufacturing, distribution, and accounting capabilities with the easy-to-use and rapidly-deployed apps for sales, marketing, customer service, project management, and field service. Read Press Release | |
What is the business intelligence & analytics maturity model?In the mid-2000's Wayne Erickson with The Data Warehouse Institute introduced the first maturity model to show how company's use their data as they mature, and where they get stuck. These models look at both the technology and the culture of the company. The lower a company is on the Complexity Scale means that they are not getting the most value from their data. There's proof that the higher you are or the further along you are in the BI Journey, the cost to handle your data and keep it relevant becomes lower. Read Article | |
The alignment between applications and business systems has never been greater - Business forward with MicrosoftAs technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, we are starting to see the alignment between productivity applications such as Outlook and Business Systems such as Dynamics 365 combined with Social Platforms like LinkedIn.Read Article | |
Innovative Updates: Changes You Won't Want to Miss With ArganoArbela and Dynamics 365There have been a lot of new changes happening at ArganoArbela and we want to share it with the people who matter the most -- our customers! Watch Now | |
APICS-IE Symposium Panel to Discuss Disruptive Innovations in Logistics May 6The Inland Empire Chapter of APICS, the leading association for supply chain and operations professionals, will be hosting a meeting on global supply chain trends and strategies at its Disruptive Innovations in Logistics Spring Executive Panel & Networking Symposium on May 6 in Corona, Calif. Sponsors this year include Arbela Technologies, Manufacturing Executive Institute, and Compete Consulting Group.Read Press Release | |
Customer experience maturity model - Part II - Organizational cultureThe organizational culture plays as critical a role as the technology used to manage the customer experience. Without the proper focus, buy-in across the organization and leadership from the top most customer experience projects tend to be siloed and don’t full fill the customer experience across all channels.Read Article | |
Press Release - Pipol Signs on With Market-Leading US Dynamics Partner Arbela TechnologiesPipol is announcing its partnership with Arbela Technologies, a leading consulting and Microsoft Dynamics 365 solution provider based in Irvine, CA, expanding its global reach across the United States. Subsequently, Arbela is expanding its world-wide presence through this partnership.Read Press Release | |
Customer Experience Model Not Doing As Well As It Used to? Learn How to Evaluate the Needs & Advance your Customers' ExperiencePlacing value on customer experience within your organization is nothing new. Your customers expect more from your company, requiring you to go above and beyond to respond to their needs. But how do you change the process and thinking so that every employee has a customer-focused mindset? You need to empower your employees with the right tools and integrated system in place. Watch Now | |
Product Sheet: One Step ConsolidationOne Step Consolidation streamlines financial consolidation criteria across many entities. The user simply specifies the timeframe and the exchange rates for the consolidation. All consolidation parameters are saved and available so that any errors can be quickly identified, and then they can simply repeat the consolidation process by changing the parameter that wasn’t correct.View Product Information | |
12 game changing trends for x-to-order manufacturersThe manufacturing industry has faced major changes over the past decade, and technology has revolutionized the way we do business today. Learn how to capitalize on new opportunities and transform your business.Read Article | |
6 levels of business intelligence valueTo realize the full potential of business intelligence and take its value to the next level in your organization, you need a solid understanding of where you are, what you want to achieve, and what’s possible.Read Article | |
Read the Forrester Report on the Total Economic Impact Report on Sales ProductivityMicrosoft commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study and examine the potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises may realize by deploying its Sales Productivity Solution. View White Paper | |
What are the popular Dynamics AX reports for auditing and security management?Auditors and security administrators rely heavily on reporting data to ensure compliance. Arbela Auditing & Security Manager solution already comes with several out of the box reports that provide all the information you will need for auditing and security.Read Article | |
12 Game Changing Trends for X-to-Order ManufacturersThe manufacturing industry has faced major changes over the past decade, and technology has revolutionized the way we do business today.Discover how the latest advancements in manufacturing business solutions are scoring big wins for your industry. These 12 game-changing trends are enabled by the latest innovations in manufacturing technology, delivering a more seamless and connected experience from end to end. View White Paper | |
State of Global Customer Service ReportPolling over 5,000 companies across the globe - this report describes the state of customer service.View White Paper | |
How to Elevate your Sales Team PeformanceRecommendations on how to elevate your sales team performanceView White Paper | |
Cloud Service OperationsMicrosoft Dynamics for 365 Operations Service DescriptionView White Paper | |
Where Can Business Intelligence Take Your Organization?ArganoArbela's Data Insights offers a solid foundation for making business intelligence a strategic weapon within your organization. The data scientists and business intelligence experts at ArganoArbela can help you maximize the value of your business intelligence solution with ADI, from monitoring, reporting and analysis, through advanced analytics to predict behaviors and outcomes and prescribe actions.Watch Now | |
Introduction to ArganoArbela's Data InsightsArganoArbela's Data insights is a complete, pre-configured business intelligence and data warehouse system with Power BI that turns data into actionable insights. It lets all users throughout your organization tap into relevant, timely business data to identify real-time requirements, monitor trends, troubleshoot problems, or seize opportunities as soon as they develop.Watch Now | |
Why Should My Organization Move to the Cloud?Moving from on-premise to the cloud can be a scary change. Often, organizations do not see the benefit of switching to the cloud, and can think of it as a risky investment. Watch Now | |
Infographic: Why ERP Solutions Matter by the NumbersProductivity Benefits of ERP: Build Business Success View White Paper | |
Press Release - Arbela Expands Sales, Consulting, and Support Services Through Integral USA TransactionArbela Technologies Corporation (Arbela), a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Gold Partner, specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Auditing and Security Management, announced today that it has completed the integration of Integral USA, LLC, (Integral) a Microsoft Technology Consulting Firm providing implementation and support services for Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Dynamics AX and CRM). Arbela has acquired substantially all the assets of Integral, subject to the terms and conditions of the transaction, including its customers, employees, and infrastructure. Read Press Release | |
Learn What's New in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Role-Based SecurityThis webinar takes a look at how a security administrator should manage role-based security to provide access to duties that users perform in those roles.Watch Now | |
Digital Transformation: The Link Between Customer Engagement and Increased RevenueFor sales organizations, customer engagement is about more than touch-points - it's about everything that happens in between personal and digital encounters.View White Paper | |
Learn how exceptional customer interactions deliver quantifiable valueCompanies nowadays work diligently to interact, communicate, and engage with their customers in new and different ways. However, many companies find it harder than ever to provide customers with genuine, personal, and simple ways to do this. Read Article | |
The Mandate for Intelligent Customer ServiceCompanies nowadays work diligently to interact, communicate, and engage with their customers in new and different ways. However, many companies find it harder than ever to provide customers with genuine, personal, and simple ways to do this. View White Paper | |
What Is Segregation of Duties and How to Manage ThemFrom a risk perspective, it's important to manage SoD rules and pass your audit.Presented by: Dennis KorolWatch Now | |
ArganoArbela's Audit & Security Manager - Best Practices of AX SecurityLearn the best practices in managing your Dynamics AX security environment and avoid risks.Watch Now | |
Press Release - Arbela Named to 2016 Microsoft Dynamics President’s ClubArbela Technologies has been named to the 2016 President’s Club for Microsoft Dynamics, an esteemed group representing the top 5-percent of Microsoft Partners worldwide. Read Press Release | |
How to Reduce your Dynamics AX Licensing Costs & TotalsWatch this quick video as we reveal how to reduce your licensing costs for Dynamics AX by as much as 25%!Presented by: Dennis KorolWatch Now | |
Press Release - Arbela Technologies and CEO Nima Bakhtiary Are Finalists In The Emerging Technology Company and CEO Categories of the 23rd OC Tech Alliance High-Tech Innovation AwardsArbela Technologies and its CEO Nima Bakhtiary have been named as finalists in the Emerging Technology Company and Eme arging Technology Company CEO categories of the Orange County Technology Alliance Annual High-Tech Innovation Awards. Read Press Release | |
Press Release - Arbela Data Insights 2.0 For Dynamics AX Harnesses Power Of Business Data To Improve Organizational Agility And PerformanceArbela Technologies today announced availability of Arbela Data Insights (ADI), a complete, pre-configured business intelligence (BI) system that uses the Microsoft Power BI platform and includes an integrated data warehouse. Read Press Release | |
6 Levels of Business Intelligence ValueTo realize the full potential of business intelligence and take its value to the next level in your organization, you need a solid understanding of where you are, what you want to achieve, and what’s possible. View White Paper | |
Tips & Tricks: Four questions to Ask Prior to Conducting a Dynamics AX Audit & PassPrep yourself for your Dynamics AX 2012 and 2009 Security Audit by watching this quick video. Who in your organization needs to access data? What kind of data do they need to access..Watch Now | |
Press Release - Arbela Auditing and Security Manager Version 4.0 ReleasedArbela Auditing and Security Manager 4.0 Reduces Complexity in Auditing and Reporting While Saving Time and Effort Required to Achieve Compliance.Read Press Release | |
Business Owners Guide to Replacing Accounting SoftwareReplacing your accounting software is easier and more affordable than your company might think. This guide will help learn the benefits of a modern technology platform, better understand the advantages of a cloud-based solution, and the types of questions to ask when you are evaluating your options.View White Paper | |
Press Release - Arbela Technologies Named One Of The Best Places To Work In Orange CountyArbela Technologies (Arbela) was recently named as one of the 2016 Best Places to Work in Orange County. The awards program was created in 2009 and is a project of the Orange County Business Journal and Best Companies Group.Read Press Release | |
Make-to-Order & Configure-to-Order Manufacturing Opportunities for Microsoft Dynamics AXNima Bakhtiary and Gilbert Garcia host a webinar regarding configure-to-order manufacturing, trends, opportunities, and possible solutions.Watch Now | |
Most Popular Security Reports for Dynamics AX Auditing & SecurityWhat are the popular reports for auditors and security administrators? What kind of out of box reports does ASM provide? Watch this quick video to find out!Watch Now | |
Analyzing Dynamics AX sales data with Power BI in 10 minutesI’ll show how to use it the simplest way, connecting to AX database directly, and how to spend only 10 minutes to create a sales dashboard.Read Article | |
SSRS reports label issue – AX 2012SSRS Reports Label Issue – AX 2012 (Labels!@SYS)Read Article | |
Press Release - Leading Dynamics Partner Jumpstarts Business Intelligence & Analytics Practice with Prevalent OfferingsArbela Technologies builds on its successful collection of industry solutions by investing in a suite of offerings aimed at bringing the power of data to every user within their growing client base.Read Press Release | |
Press Release - Popular Microsoft Dynamics AX Add-on Releases Milestone VersionArbela Technologies builds on its successful Dynamics AX Gold Certified ISV Solution.Read Press Release | |
Get last selected value on form controlProblem: Store last selection on the form by userRead Article | |
AX 2012 tip: How to clear cache JobIf you are experiencing trouble clearing cache in AX 2012, AX 2012 R2, and AX 2012 R3 use the following...Read Article | |
Purchase order invoice: When product receipt is higher than the actual invoice amountOnce the quantities of items have been received on the delivery date in the purchase order process, you then indicate in Dynamics AX that the products have been received.Read Article | |
Configure account structures/advanced rulesIn planning for the Account Structures there are some prerequisites that need to be configured first and considerations to be made:Read Article | |
How to format numbers, dates, etc. within AX 2012 in both forms and reportsThis function is controlled by the language settings in the AX Tools/Options. Exceptions being AR/AP output reports such as invoices, etc. These are controlled by the language setting within the customer/vendor menu. This is controlled through the windows settings on the AX client computer.Read Article | |
How to use negative and positive days in Dynamics AXWhen Dynamics AX master planning is rolled out to new users two of the settings that generate much confusion are “negative days” and “positive days”. These two fields are found on the Master plan coverage group form. Read Article |