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Microsoft Dynamics 365: minimum purchase requirements changed

On September 1, 2023, Microsoft has revised its Product Terms regarding minimum purchase requirements for Microsoft Dynamics 365. Previously, customers had the flexibility to combine Finance, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, and Project Operations licenses to fulfill the 20-license minimum. However, this has been changed. Now, Microsoft requires all customers to

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Insights name changes

Effective September 1, 2023, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Marketing and Customer Insights are being sold together as a single product called Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Insights. The original products retain their existing functionality. Dynamics 365 Marketing is now called Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys. The formerly standalone Dynamics 365 Customer

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Microsoft AI Builder: Azure OpenAI Service integration

Announced March 6, 2023, Azure OpenAI Service will be integrated into Microsoft AI Builder, and is currently in preview. Azure OpenAI Service enables users to use a new low-code generative AI model and templates within Microsoft Power Automate and Microsoft Power Apps. AI Builder is integrated in Microsoft Power Platform

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Cloud Migration 2 Promotion

Effective February 1, 2023, until December 31, 2024, the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Bridge to the Cloud 2 promotion is available through SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT as your Cloud Solution Provider (CSP). This promotion offers eligible Dynamics on-premises commercial customers a 40% discount during a three-year term when migrating to most Dynamics

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Microsoft product releases reaching End of Servicing 2023

In 2023, a list of Microsoft product releases will reach their End of Servicing, meaning their end of support, according to a schedule. There will be no new security updates, non-security updates, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates. The following product releases, governed by the

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Microsoft products reaching End of Support 2023

In 2023, a list of Microsoft products will reach their End of Support on scheduled dates. Hence, there will be no new security updates, non-security updates, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates. The following products and releases, governed by the Fixed Policy, will reach their

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Microsoft products transitioning to Extended Support 2023

In 2023, a list of Microsoft products will be moving from Mainstream to Extended Support on scheduled dates. Extended Support includes security updates at no cost, and paid non-security updates and support. Additionally, Microsoft will not accept requests for design changes or new features during the Extended Support phase. The

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Connected Spaces available

Effective April 1, 2022, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Connected Spaces, formerly Microsoft Dynamics 365 Connected Store, is available. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Connected Spaces brings together computer vision and AI to help retail store owners analyze and improve the shopping experience. Connected Spaces delivers real-time actionable recommendations by utilizing data from video

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Guides and Remote Assist device licenses

Effective January 7, 2022, device licenses are available for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Guides and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Remote Assist. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Guides is a mixed-reality application for Microsoft HoloLens that helps operators learn during the flow of work by providing holographic instructions when and where they are needed. Microsoft

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