A Deeper Look into the Microsoft Partner Ecosystem with Stephen James

Personal background – living in Brussels, family, hobbies, etc.

Background of SAGlobal – role, being chairman,

Decision-making process at getting in and building a Dynamics based business

Thoughts about Microsoft not pushing Dynamics GP to the market

Thoughts on Dynamics 365 Business Central as a product vs Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations

Thoughts on recent big company acquisitions and the possible cycle of boutique startups coming to market

Importance and the value of awards (Dynamics 365 Global ERP Partner of the Year for 2017, and Global Talent Partner of the Year for 2018 ) and is seen as world leaders in the Dynamics market space

Key ingredients to growing a successful Dynamics practice

Potential revenue streams for an SI

Business opportunities around AI to market

Activities within the ISV space, being one of 12 global ISVs

Thoughts on the Microsoft 20% tax to ISVs