As 2016 nears its end, the MSDW Podcast ponders things ending (Envision), beginning (LinkedIn acquisition), and just coming into focus (Dynamics 365). We also review a raft of excellent expert content and look ahead to two can't-miss webcasts in this last full work week of the year (for most). 

Topics include: 

• The completion of Microsoft's LinkedIn acquisition;
• The end of Envision. The event content may be rolled into Microsoft Ignite as the company embraces a three event stance.
• Microsoft gave Dynamics CRM consultants a roadmap update on the Dynamics 365 customer experience apps. As usual, it is a long and impressive list of new and improved features coming down the pike.
• Some Dynamics AX users and partners shared their views on D365 for Operations (AX7), and the perception is a mixed bag so far.
• Much more AX instructional content on topics like filtering a dynamics date range, firming planned orders, purchase receiving, project accounting, managing consigned inventory, and upgrade planning.
• Don't miss this weeks' expert webcasts on building apps with CRM and cool Azure tech, plus NAV 2017 in Office 365.