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Most deployments of Dynamics 365 Business Central are SaaS in the Microsoft cloud. With that said, there is an on-remises, self-hosted deployment option. If you are in a sovereign or government loud, this is your only option as the publish date. You may also want more control over your deployment than what comes with the SaaS version. Below outlines benefits, drawbacks, and considerations for choosing to go on on-premises to make the deployment and ongoing support successful.

The Corterra team is happy to spotlight Megan Elliott in this edition of our Team Member Spotlight. Educated in Systems Engineering and Design at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Megan joined Corterra as a Special Projects Consultant in 2021. Throughout her tenure, Megan has supported a wide variety of client needs and implemented numerous new features, showcasing her versatility and dedication. Megan has executed numerous successful projects, including an HR Information Systems software assessment and HITRUST compliance deployment. She also led the successful deployment of the Dynamics 365 Asset Management maintenance system across three manufacturing facilities in the US. This project included implementation, data migration, and training for over 75 maintenance technicians, supporting more than 5,000 assets and preventive maintenance schedules. Through those successes, she was promoted to Senior Business Systems Analyst in 2023. Recently, Megan is broadening her skillset more through implementation of Dynamics 365 Finance for a global distributor and manufacturer. With legal entities in over 20 countries, this project involves complex financial integrations, process optimizations, and extensive user training, ensuring a smooth transition and enhanced financial operations for the client once live. Megan’s ability to adapt and meet diverse client requirements has made her an invaluable asset to our team . Q&A Q: What is your favorite part about working at Corterra Solutions? My favorite part of working here is that I am constantly learning something new. Since each client and each project are totally different from another, every day presents a new challenge! Being able to learn and dive into multiple business processes has greatly increased my knowledge across a multitude of topics in just a couple of years. The opportunities for learning and growing are truly endless! Q: What are three words to describe Corterra Solutions? Innovative, determined, & adaptive Q: How do you like to spend your time when you are not working? I love hanging out with my friends, going to concerts, or watching reality TV. Q: What are some interesting things about you that people might not know about you? I am a big reader and am always trying to challenge myself by choosing a wide array of genres. I’m always accepting book recs!

In Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain, Engineering Change Management requires the Version product dimension to be used. Yet, the Version dimension is new, and customers have leveraged other dimensions to act as a version. Read about how Corterra solved this problem through converting a product dimension to unlock the Engineering Change Management functionality.

Daniel, currently a Lead Application Engineer, started his career at Corterra after graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2019 with a degree in Computer Engineering. While obtaining his degree, Daniel built his skillset working in various roles in IT support. Upon joining Corterra, Daniel immediately started building on top of Corterra’s existing ERP experience through developing transformative solutions in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations. One of Daniel’s greatest skills is to take business requirements and develop a technical prototype regardless of the requirement. He has a knack for creative technical solutions and problem solving. Outside of enhancing Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, Daniel has built out our technical toolset, automating repetitive actions to obtain efficiency using Azure Dev Ops and Power Shell. This efficiency has enabled Corterra to deliver quality solutions faster. While his focus has been on ERP, he has also worked on a variety of miscellaneous projects. For example, a client desired to transition from one system to another. The third-party system did not have an effortless way to extract all the data and associated documents. Daniel was able to extract data programmatically, transform it, and store it in a SQL database, along with references to related files. The client was incredibly pleased with this effort to archive the historical data for transition to a new system.  Q&A Q: What is your favorite part about working at Corterra Solutions? "Creating creative solutions with a wide array of technologies." Q: What are three words to describe Corterra Solutions? "I would say Corterra is resourceful, cordial, and professional. " Q: How do you like to spend your time when you are not working? "I usually spend my free time playing video games or catching up with friends or family. " Q: What are some interesting things about you that people might not know about you? "I regularly compete in local fighting video game events in the area. "

Microsoft offers various AI tools, including Copilot Chat (formerly Bing Chat) and Image Creator, that can assist anyone from accountants to developers in different aspects of their work. These tools provide innovative solutions and boost your productivity in unique ways. Keep reading for a couple of quick tips for solving real-world problems to boost your productivity with Microsoft Image Creator and Copilot Chat. Troubleshooting Using Copilot Chat Copilot Chat can be a valuable tool in speeding up the troubleshooting process. It allows users to directly paste in an error message from code and receive suggested next steps and possible causes for the error message. This saves time and provides specific guidance for resolving issues. Take the example below when given an error message from Dynamics 365 Business Central, Bing returns a nice response directing you to answers. Search engines were always a way to find information, but the chat powered search goes to another level. Rewriting Text Using Copilot in Edge In addition to troubleshooting, Copilot can also be used to refine and rewrite text. Users can prompt Copilot in Edge with a specific text and receive a more professional or polished version as a response. This can be helpful when crafting important messages or documents, providing inspiration or guidance for improved communication. It's worth noting that when using AI-generated text, it's paramount to review, personalize and modify. By incorporating certain phrases or keywords from the AI-generated response, users can craft their own message while maintaining a professional tone. Incorporating is bolded in the previous sentence as I put this paragraph into Copilot, and I preferred the word choice it had over my own. Image Creation Microsoft's Image Creator, accessible via Bing, allows users to generate images based on specific prompts. Users can provide details such as the subject, art style, and other attributes to create customized images. This can be a time-saving feature when preparing materials for presentations, blog posts, or other visual content. The below image was generated with this tool depicting a warehouse in a cartoon style. However, it's crucial to review the images generated by the tool to ensure they are appropriate and align with the intended message. Users should be aware of any potentially inappropriate symbols or patterns that may appear in the generated images. Proceed with Caution These tools are great, but you need to proceed with caution while using them. Primarily, do not input any proprietary information into these tools. Leaks of proprietary information have occurred before unfortunately at some rather large organizations (potentially the device you are reading this post on). Secondarily, always review the content generated. AI has been known to “hallucinate” by completely making up very detailed responses that are factually incorrect. It’s right often, but wrong enough to be aware. In a Nutshell Microsoft's emerging AI tools have the potential to revolutionize the way we work and enhance employee productivity. By simplifying workflows, automating tasks, and providing innovative solutions, these tools can unlock creativity and boost efficiency like never before. Whether it's through intelligent virtual assistants, predictive analytics, or image creation, Microsoft's AI tools offer exciting possibilities for professionals looking to stay ahead in the fast-paced business world. As we continue to embrace the power of artificial intelligence, it's important to explore and harness these tools to make work more enjoyable, rewarding, and ultimately, more productive. So, why wait? Note: Much of this article was created using original content from Corterra team member Will Parker and fed into a few tools listed below. Go Charlie. for general marketing content. Bing Image Creator. Created two images in this blog. Copilot Chat in Bing. Inspiration, minor proofreading.

When distributing product globally, it is paramount to effectively track shipments and associated costs. For a client of ours, who sourced and manufactured product internationally for sale in local markets, specifically tracking containers was critical to their business success. A legacy solution was ineffective at providing the visibility and detail required to ensure operational excellence. With Dynamics 365 Business Central, Corterra Solutions built a solution to track, report, disposition container movements globally through various technologies. Read more about how we did it below by downloading the case study.

All businesses need the ability to efficiently and effectively track and report on customer requests. Corterra is no exception to this as a technology service provider. By utilizing Dynamics 365 Customer Service, Corterra has improved our internal request tracking and reporting to deliver the white-glove service we pride ourselves in. Read the case study for how we transformed managing customer requests and how it can help your business. Download by clicking the button below.

We are delighted to spotlight one of our talented team members, Michelle Moffatt, who joined Corterra Solutions as a Business Systems Analyst in June 2022. Michelle has a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and a passion for providing quality support for ultimate customer satisfaction. In her short time with Corterra, Michelle has successfully worked with clients to implement and maintain various Microsoft Dynamics 365 modules, while adapting to specific client needs. She has also demonstrated her skills in data analysis, user training, issue resolution, and user permission management. Michelle is an effective communicator and a problem-solver who can deliver strategic and effective solutions to all challenges. We are grateful to have Michelle on our team and we look forward to seeing her grow and excel in her role. She is a valuable asset to our company and our clients. Q&A Q: What is your favorite part about working at Corterra Solutions? My favorite part about working for Corterra has been the opportunity to work on several projects that are vastly different. As this is my first job post graduation it has been extremely beneficial to my growth as a consultant to be able to learn the different aspects of how D365. I have been fortunate to be able to work on implementation of current D365 modules, creating new business processes within D365, the back-end permissions of D365, as well as recently learning the Kronos system. Each project is always a different experience that allows me to learn and grow. Q: What are three words to describe Corterra Solutions? Determined, Creative, Resourceful. Q: How do you like to spend your time when you are not working? I love playing board games and going to trivia nights with my friends. Q: What are some interesting things about you that people might not know about you? I love reality tv! Growing up my family always watched Big Brother, Survivor, Hells Kitchen and more. That has always been an interest of mine, and now my friends and I do a survivor draft every season to make it even more exciting!

Jamie has been with Corterra since 2020, when she was hired full-time after graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Statistics. She started as an intern while she was still in school, showcasing her ability to learn and problem solve. Once on-board full time, she quickly became a critical team member supporting a global distributor and manufacturing client in the electronics industry. Her projects range from operational reporting to client support, as well as C# plugin development. Her work has automated client business processes and results in significant increases in productivity and information availability. As her knowledge of the systems, business, and technology has increased, she has taken on a more active role in leading and mentoring junior team members. In her current role as a Senior Developer, Jamie leads small development teams on solutions ranging from ERP application enhancements to data warehousing solutions to reporting needs. Q&A Q: What is your favorite part about working at Corterra Solutions? My favorite part about working at Corterra Solutions is the variety of work we handle. Each day we face new challenges in implementing logic to support our clients. I enjoy the balance between the technical aspects of our solutions as well as the creativity that stems from customizing the application. The fast-paced environment along with the ever-changing nature of IT allows ample opportunity for growth. Whether it's working on different projects, being introduced to new tools, or learning unique business processes— there's never a dull day in the office! Q: What are three words to describe Corterra Solutions? Innovative, welcoming, engaging. Q: How do you like to spend your time when you are not working? Outside of work I like to spend my time catching up with friends and traveling. Q: What are some interesting things about you that people might not know about you? My desire to travel comes from spending a semester abroad in college. Although I studied in Ireland, I was able to explore new cities on the weekends while visiting friends throughout Europe.

Continuing our Team Member Spotlight series, the spotlight here is on Principal Architect, Joe Bonomo. This spotlight will be a bit different. Joe was featured in the LAS @ Work series from the University of Illinois College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Read the article below to learn more about Joe's experiences that lead him to his current role at Principal Architect.