Microsoft Innovation Podcast

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/220Meet Wim Geukens talks about his life, family, and career background  Talks about Wim's hobbies and he does when he is not working  COVID19 situation to where Wim and his family lives  Talks about how Wim started having an interest in technology  Wim's transition from a system integrator to a global ISV  The biggest struggle during the transition  Discusses how Wim cope up during this challenge   Marketing and global partner channels strategies  The main item of software they sell and the kind of industries they serve Introduction to VeriPark’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)  How GDPR and other banking rules affect the way they do business?  Microsoft's role on Wim's journey  The Microsoft products they use for the integration  How they deal with the global market when it comes to doing business transactions  A conversation about how they offer 24/7 support in the foreign market   Find out more about how they protect their Intellectual property  Talks about software license management Microsoft tools they use as part of their solution Sales time frame – how long they sell their products How to stay competitive in the global market  A discussion about IP, PII, and data residency  Steps to creating a successful Microsoft ISVOther ResourcesMSDyanmics World: https://msdynamicsworld.com/author/wim-geukensMicrosoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/219Talks about Tobias Fenster's Podcast A conversation with Tobias’ role and responsibilities as a CTO Tobias’ origin story, life and family background – what they do together during his free time How COVID19 affected his lifestyle and business The area where Tobias specializes in Microsoft Business Applications MVP The fundamental difference being a Microsoft Business Applications MVP and AZURE category MVP Talks about Tobias’ contributions to the MVP Community Tobias’ journey to becoming a Microsoft MVP – how his journey startedWho nominated Tobias and the nomination process How being an MVP affected Tobias’ life? Shares his thoughts about the MVP program The biggest value of being an MVP Difference between engaging in Azure and Business Applications of the Product Team Tobias journey like across NAV and Business Applications Advice and recommendations to people who are wanting to become a Microsoft MVPMicrosoft Regional Director Program Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/218A Brief Introduction about Mohammad Alkhawaja – origin story and educational background  Talks about Mohammad’s career journey  A discussion about the solution Mohammad has built for Pharmaceutical Industry.  How Mohammad started having an interest in technology considering his pharmaceutical background How Mohammad discovered Power Platform and PowerApps  Discusses Mohammad’s journey to Power Platform  Mohammad talks about the system he built for the Pharmaceutical Industry – the Doctor Relationship Management.  The target customer for Doctor Relationship Management System Apps  Apps Mohammad used to create the Doctor Relationship Management System  The purpose and benefits of implementing the Apps Mohammad built for his organization What made Mohammad decide to use Power Platform to create different solutions  The technologies involved in the creation of the solution  The first app Mohammad created that opened the doors to building more applications in the Power Platform  Talks about the application or solution Mohammad created  What does the application or solution support?  An introduction to Nubessys   A conversation about the ISV solution Mohammad built with Nubessys  The outcome of the ISV Solution built with Nubessys  The impact of the COVID19 crisis in Jordan Other ResourcesMicrosoft Power Network: https://partner.microsoft.com/en-us/case-studies/nubessystemsDoctor Relationship Management: http://www.nubessys.com/drm/ Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/217Describes the place where Renato lives – Croatia Renato's area of specialization in Microsoft Business Application Difference between Dynamics NAV, Dynamics Business Central and Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations  Talks about Renato's journey to working with Power Automate and PowerApps Discusses how Renato started working with PowerApps A conversation about how Renato began his career in Dynamics products How he started his journey as a student on the pilot project of implementing Dynamics CRMLearn more about Renato as a Microsoft Certified Trainer  A discussion about Renato's Microsoft MVP journey  Renato's thoughts about the Microsoft MVP Program Talks about the benefits and his involvement with the MVP CommunityRecommendations to people wanting to be part of the MVP world Renato's advice to people who are wanting to become a Microsoft MVP  Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/216A Brief Introduction about Alysa Taylor’s life and family How Alysa spends her time when not working The impact of COVID19 on Alysa’s day to day life Talks about Alysa’s journey to her current role in Microsoft Business Applications A conversation about the first major virtual event – Microsoft Business Applications Summit Discussions on the lessons learned from running the first major virtual summit event for Microsoft Talks about the feedback they have received from the first major virtual summit event How virtual events will affect the planning for future Microsoft Summit Discusses the newly released apps – the Microsoft Crisis Management Response How does Microsoft Crisis Management Response help the community? What was the thinking behind it? What has the feedback from people using Microsoft Crisis Management Response An introduction to Digital Transformation Alysa’s thoughts on how Digital Transformation is evolving How companies using the Power Platform respond to the crisisThe massive changes to business with the present situationHow are things evolving in business applications across Dynamics 365 and Power Platform? The pivots they have made in the current economic climate. The success customer stories heaving on with Power Apps, Power Automate and Power Virtual Agents Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/215Learn more about Deepak Agarwal’s family and life Find out more about Deepak as a bloggerDiscussions about Deepak's career background  How are things in India with the current COVID19 crisis  Shares his thoughts on the possible effect of COVID19 in the next year globally A conversation about Deepak’s nature of work  Talks about Deepak’s involvement in Dynamics 365 Finance and OperationDiscusses Deepak’s journey to becoming a Microsoft  Most Valuable Professional (MVP)Talks about the challenges Deepak had encountered with Dynamics 365  Deepak talks about his contributions to the community  Shares Deepak’s thoughts about being an author of a bookTalks about how Deepak manages to find time to write a book while working/on top of work  Public Speaking Events – where and how Deepak get the opportunity to speak  A discussion about how PowerApps works with Dynamics 365 Finance and Operation (F&O)  Shares his ideas on what advice Deepak can give to people wanting to become a Microsoft MVP Deepak Agarwal BooksMicrosoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 Reporting CookbookDynamics 365 for Finance and Operations Development Cookbook – Fourth Edition Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/214Lauren Taylor talks about her life – where she lives and what he does What’s famous in Seattle – places to visit and foods A conversation about Lauren’s role in his current job Lauren’s journey to PowerApps The Microsoft products Lauren use in school   Practical ways of using the Power Platform in school?  The applications Lauren have created using Power Apps How do these applications help? Talks about the challenges Lauren encountered in using the Power Platform and building apps. How Lauren overcome those challenges while working with the technology? Explained how is the community involved in all these?  How Lauren introduce the technology to the teachers and students Discussions on teacher-student collaboration in building Power Apps How has this impacted Lauren’s network outside the education system?  A discussion about Lauren’s learning point from her Power Platform journey Lauren’s advice to her fellow educators who are unsure of utilizing the Power Platform in the education sector ResourcesMicrosoft Stories: https://news.microsoft.com/features/you-dont-have-to-be-a-developer-to-turn-a-great-idea-into-an-app/Events: https://bascatalog2019.azurewebsites.net/SpeakerDetail.aspx?id=555153 Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/213Steven Renders shares the best thing about living in Belgium and the best place to visit The area Steven specializes in Microsoft Business Applications ecosystem How Steven got started with his Business Central journey Talks about Steven as a Microsoft Certified Trainer – his focus As a Microsoft trainer, how does it play a key role in Steven’s career Steven’s thoughts when it comes to the future of Business Central A discussion about the integration of PowerApps and Power AutomateTalks about the integration of Power Virtual Agents with Business Central Steven’s approach when it comes to Business Intelligence with the customers Explained what a Business Central Booster is How Steven manages his training with the current COVID19 situation Talks about Steven’s journey to becoming a Microsoft MVP A conversation about Steven’s Microsoft MVP contributions The benefits and Steven’s journey in writing a POWER BI book Explains step by step guide in writing a book Other Resources:Booster Website:https://businesscentralbooster.com/Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/212A Brief Introduction about life, family, and hobbies of Sangya Singh A conversation about Sangya’s journey working with Microsoft Discussions about how Sangya got started and what lead her to her current position within the community  Sangya’s key objectives as part of the maturing Power Platform – Power Platform Solutions, Maker Experience and Community Find out about Sangya’s team's goal Sangya talks about the Microsoft Catalyst An introduction to Discovery Driven Transformation and Human Centre Design Talks about Regional Government Emergency Response and Monitoring Solution The importance and how critical the Microsoft Emergency Response Tracking Solutions tool is? Learn how to create Microsoft Emergency Response Tracking Solutions  How Microsoft Emergency Response Tracking Solutions works and how it helps Microsoft customers. Is Microsoft Emergency Response Tracking Solutions a low code no-code product? The reason why Microsoft choose Power Platform for this tool Talks about the Power Platform Community where Sangay is part of it How can Microsoft play a much more significant role in helping the local community user experience? Resources, forums and training materials available for the community to access Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith

FULL SHOW NOTEShttps://podcast.nz365guy.com/211Learn more about Stefano Demiliani's life.  Describes how great his country of origin is  Talks about his career journey – his role and responsibilities  Stefano talks about the things he does when he is not working and his hobbies.  A discussion about the area and his involvement with Dynamics 365  Stefano shares his journey to becoming a Microsoft MVP  Shares stories about his interest in writing IT books  How he managed to write a book  In what way has the MVP Program affected Stefano's career  How Stefano prepares for events like public speaking as part of the MVP Program How the COVID19 crisis affected his work and his daily life Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith