In this week’s Microsoft and Dynamics Channel news roundup, we’ll look at some compelling Azure news – why are Microsoft and SAP cozying up? We look at VMWare migrations, along with an outsider’s view on what NAV developers are excited about, GDPR regulations, standing up a Dynamics 365 practice in a hurry, the bumpy road to becoming an ISV, and more.

Notes

• 0:50 - Microsoft upgrades to S/4HANA on Azure – raising eyebrows in the channel, but this partnership makes sense
• 09:27 - Microsoft’s Azure Migrate tool may enable "frictionless" VMware migrations, but it certainly rubs VMware the wrong way
• 17:31 - What had developers enthused at NAVTechDays 2017 in Antwerp?
• 20:12 - User sentiment on GDPR compliance with Microsoft Dynamics 365 – a live survey reveals more concern with customer compliance than internal uers
• 27:30 - Is there a “buyers’ strike” on Microsoft Dynamics 365/CRM for SMBs? MindsUnited explains.
• 29:11 - SaaSplaza on how to accelerate the NAV channel's cloud journey, and why that’s imperative
• 29:50 - The risks, rewards and roadbumps of becoming a Microsoft Dynamics ISV
• 31:32 - The career-changing rewards and prestige of Microsoft MVP status, as told by Mexico’s first Dynamics 365 MVP
• 33:51 - A look ahead at upcoming coverage