Over the last few years, Microsoft has been making significant investments in the cloud. Unfortunately, that means that Windows Server 2008 and SQL Service 2008 will reach the end of support. But don’t worry, Microsoft has created a pathway for companies ready to make the switch to the cloud.

Why should I make the switch to the cloud?

Moving to the cloud is no longer an intimidating transition. Companies of all sizes have made the switch to the cloud, and we don’t see that trend slowing down any time soon.

Here are a few trends that are noteworthy:

•          In 2016, 16.1 ZB of data was generated. In 2025, 163 ZBs of data will be generated.
•           More than 80% of organizations now adopt cloud-first strategies as part of an overall digital transformation
•           Investment in AI, top of mind for many companies, increase by an astounding 300% in 2017

Securing your company’s data is essential. Businesses are constantly avoiding cyber threats, security alerts, and maintaining infrastructure. With so many things going on, your IT team can sometimes miss vital security threats.

To combat this issue, Microsoft has introduced Microsoft Azure Sentinel. This SIEM tool is a cloud-native service that provides intelligent security analytics at cloud scale for your company.

Collect data across your enterprise easily

Azure Sentinel allows you to aggregate security data with built-in connectors, integration of Microsoft signals and industry log formats such as comment event format and syslog.

You’re able to import your Office 365 data at no cost to you and combined it with other security data.

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WebSan Solutions Inc. is proud to announce that our team has won the 2018 Microsoft Canada Modern Marketing Innovation award.  These annual awards recognize Microsoft partners who demonstrate excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology. Microsoft prides on having the largest partner ecosystem in the industry, with over 14,000 partners across Canada. Each of these partners play an integral role in unlocking new opportunities for Canadian companies and Microsoft is committed to helping their partner ecosystem build profitable businesses and successfully take their solutions to market.

Microsoft Canada presented these awards in 16 categories on July 16, 2018 at the Microsoft Inspire conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Winners were selected based on the outstanding work the companies provided to their customers and community.

“This year’s IMPACT award winners represent the best and most forward-thinking innovators coming out of our partner community in Canada,” said Suzanne Gagliese, Vice President, One Commercial Partner, Microsoft Canada. “Microsoft’s partner ecosystem plays a fundamental role in driving Canada’s innovation agenda forward, and ultimately strengthening our position as a globally competitive and prosperous country. We congratulate all of the winners on this amazing achievement and their continued dedication to bringing cutting-edge solutions to complex business challenges and providing digital transformation opportunities for our shared customers.”

“To be among great company and win the Modern Marketing Innovation award is such a great honour. For me, it validates the hard work and tireless efforts of our marketing team to achieve outstanding results.

Our accomplishment illustrates our ability to stay ahead of the curve and serves as a testament to all our marketing efforts.” stated Andrew King, Managing Director at WebSan Solutions Inc.

WebSan Solutions Inc. is proud to announce that our team has won the 2018 Microsoft Canada Modern Marketing Innovation award.  These annual awards recognize Microsoft partners who demonstrate excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology. Microsoft prides on having the largest partner ecosystem in the industry, with over 14,000 partners across Canada. Each of these partners play an integral role in unlocking new opportunities for Canadian companies and Microsoft is committed to helping their partner ecosystem build profitable businesses and successfully take their solutions to market.

Microsoft Canada presented these awards in 16 categories on July 16, 2018 at the Microsoft Inspire conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Winners were selected based on the outstanding work the companies provided to their customers and community.

“This year’s IMPACT award winners represent the best and most forward-thinking innovators coming out of our partner community in Canada,” said Suzanne Gagliese, Vice President, One Commercial Partner, Microsoft Canada. “Microsoft’s partner ecosystem plays a fundamental role in driving Canada’s innovation agenda forward, and ultimately strengthening our position as a globally competitive and prosperous country. We congratulate all of the winners on this amazing achievement and their continued dedication to bringing cutting-edge solutions to complex business challenges and providing digital transformation opportunities for our shared customers.”

“To be among great company and win the Modern Marketing Innovation award is such a great honour. For me, it validates the hard work and tireless efforts of our marketing team to achieve outstanding results.

Our accomplishment illustrates our ability to stay ahead of the curve and serves as a testament to all our marketing efforts.” stated Andrew King, Managing Director at WebSan Solutions Inc.

Microsoft Canada has announced that it has named WebSan Solutions Inc., a cloud Microsoft Dynamics Certified Partner and IT consulting and solutions provider, a finalist for the Modern Marketing Innovation Award of the 2018 Microsoft IMPACT Awards for the second consecutive year.

Each year, Microsoft Canada hosts the IMPACT Awards to celebrate innovation in technology recognizing the outstanding work our partners do to deliver virtually seamless solutions to customers. The IMPACT Awards showcase the excellence and innovation within our Canadian Partner community.

The Modern Marketing Partner of the Year Award recognizes a partner who is using modern/digital marketing practices to acquire, convert and retain customers. The Modern Marketing Innovation Award recognizes an exceptional partner who excels at developing and delivering the use of campaigns using SEO, SEM, Search, Content Marketing or Social and demonstrates their Impact to drive leads and opportunities.

Microsoft IMPACT Award winners and finalists will be recognized at the IMPACT Awards Finalist Dinner of the Microsoft Inspire event on July 15, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A listing of all winners and finalists are on www.microsoft.com/en-ca/sites/impact-awards.

“We are thrilled to be recognized as one of the finalists of the Microsoft Modern Marketing Innovation Award for the second year in a row,” says Andrew King, Managing Director at WebSan Solutions Inc. “WebSan Solutions’ digital marketing solutions have always achieved the goal of making Microsoft Dynamics products easily accessible and readily available to both customers and prospects through our unique marketing efforts.”

Microsoft Dynamics NAV is a complete enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solution for mid-sized organizations that is fast to implement, easy to configure and simple to use.

With each new Dynamics NAV release, Microsoft introduces the latest and greatest feature sets, offering us more ways to customize and administer our environment “out of the box.” Sign up today to reserve your seat.

The webinar will focus on the following topics:

• Employees Tasks
• Power BI Reporting
• New Posting Setup
• Bulk posting of orders, invoices and credit memos

Date: Thursday, January 25, 2018

Time: 11:00 am – 11:30 am EST

WebSan Solutions Inc. has been selected as a member of the Bob Scott’s VAR Stars for 2017 for the fourth consecutive year. The group of 100 organizations are honored for their accomplishments in the field of midmarket financial software.

Members of the VAR Stars were selected based on factors such growth, industry leadership and recognition, and innovation. Selection is not based on revenue and those firms chosen represent a wide range of size and many different software publishers of accounting software.

“To be amongst such great company and to be a member of VAR Stars for the fourth year is an honour. For me, it validates the hard work and effort our business puts into achieving great results.” Said Andrew King, Managing Director of WebSan Solutions Inc.

“Each year, 100 VAR Stars are picked from the best organizations that market financial software. It is always an honor to recognize those who contribute to the development of our business,” Bob Scott said.

WebSan Solutions Inc. has been selected as a member of the Bob Scott’s VAR Stars for 2017 for the fourth consecutive year. The group of 100 organizations are honored for their accomplishments in the field of midmarket financial software.

Members of the VAR Stars were selected based on factors such growth, industry leadership and recognition, and innovation. Selection is not based on revenue and those firms chosen represent a wide range of size and many different software publishers of accounting software.

“To be amongst such great company and to be a member of VAR Stars for the fourth year is an honour. For me, it validates the hard work and effort our business puts into achieving great results.” Said Andrew King, Managing Director of WebSan Solutions Inc.

Consumers today are looking to invest in software that is not only accessible and responsive, but one that is also collaborative, easily accessible and can grow along with your business and its ever-changing needs. Dynamics 365, Microsoft’s latest offering, combines CRM and ERP to provide sales, customer service, field service, operations, financials, marketing and project service automation into a single software package. With a familiar interface and integration with Office 365, this all-in-one solution improves productivity and automates business processes. The solution is now available and you can get our free trial by clicking here.

Our free trial contains sample data and allows you to see the system for yourself, create your own sales documents and set up a bank account. If you’re curious to find out more about Dynamics 365’s features, this blog post covers the differences between Dynamics 365 business and enterprise edition. In addition to outlining the modules, the blog post provides an overview of which edition is best suited for your company.

If you’re ready to purchase or curious about how much Dynamics 365 costs, our pricing page provides information on what each edition includes.

We’re always here to help! Contact us today to find out if Dynamics 365 is the right fit or if any of our other Dynamics solutions can be better suited. For those interested in learning more, register for our free webinar on Dynamics 365 for Small Businesses.

Linz Tan, Web Marketing Assistant, WebSan Solutions Inc., a 2014 Ontario Business Achievement Award Winner for Service Excellence

Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Financials is a business management solution that’s connecting people and processes like never before. From day one, it makes ordering, selling, invoicing, and reporting easier and faster. 

This system is for small to medium sized businesses looking for a cloud-based solution to integrate their ERP and CRM system. 

By downloading this demo, you will learn the benefits and advantages of Dynamics 365 and get all the information you need to make better business decisions. 

Dynamics 365 is the perfect fit for SMB's looking to boost efficiency with automated tasks and workflows all from within familiar tools like Outlook, Word and Excel. 

Here are some reasons that you should download this demo:

One of the most notable features of the new release of Microsoft Dynamics GP is an improved version of the web client. The web client allows users to access some of the system’s capabilities on-the-go, and gives IT professionals the deployment option of providing users with a URL to log into the system. Below, we list the most significant improvements and how GP is now easier to use than ever before.

1. Integrated search functionality

Apart from finding the window or the report that you need, the integrated search functionality will bring up a list of all the open windows and reports that are relevant to your search term and criteria. With this feature, users no longer need to remember where a specific window is. By typing the window name into the search field, the web client will immediately hyperlink to it.

2. Support for a variety of web browsers and mobile devices

The web client, which was previously only accessible using Silverlight and Microsoft browsers, can now be run through iPad, android tablets, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari, since it uses the latest release of the universally accepted hypertext markup language – HTML 5.

Over the years, the Microsoft Dynamics community has grown and evolved into a worldwide system where end users and partners can network, collaborate, and share their knowledge of GP. There are a number of events that bring us together in person, and resources that bring us together online. Here are 5 great resources that you can turn to for help in the Dynamics GP community:

• The Dynamics GP Blogster – Mariano Gomez (MVP) provides you with his insightful knowledge of Dynamics GP

[https://dynamicsgpblogster.blogspot.ca/]

• Community Dynamics – a forum used to ask questions about Dynamics GP and have them answered by GP professionals from all around the world

[https://community.dynamics.com/gp/f/32]

• Dynamics GP User Group – a communication channel for GP professionals to network and share their Dynamics GP knowledge

[https://www.gpug.com/home/welcome]

• Dynamics User Group – a forum for end users to ask questions about how to use Dynamics GP

[https://dynamicsuser.net/gp/f/103]

(SMB Group, 2014) 

Grow efficiently

•           Microsoft’s ERP products (GP, NAV) and Dynamics CRM can efficiently take your company to the next level as your needs change or your business grows.
•          Running your business in the Cloud means reduced upfront software cost and no servers to manage.
•          Plus, you have the ability to add more users as your business grows.
•          Microsoft’s business solutions are quick to implement and easy to maintain.
•          Implementing projects takes weeks, not months, with a familiar user experience.

Do business anywhere

•          Travel on-the-go with all your sales information available at your fingertips, using your mobile device.
•          Accessing  your financial data using a web browser gives you the freedom to work from anywhere.

Connect with customers

•          Microsoft Dynamics CRM helps you gain customer insights, grow sales, and maintain customer relationships.
•          Using Dynamics CRM gives you a 360-degree view of your customer, from previous communications, current cases, products sold, and where they are in the sales cycle.
•          Use Dynamics CRM’s interactive dashboards to help track your customers and discover new sales opportunities.

WebSan Solutions has incorporated simplicity into every aspect of your experience—from initial purchase and deployment,to ongoing maintenance and upgrades. Microsoft Dynamics GP & CRM can boost your daily productivity and deliver long-term value without complex and costly implementation.

This article was originally published from https://winthropdc.wordpress.com/2016/03/09/sba-is-not-as-asynchronous-as-you-might-think/

Service Based Architecture (SBA) was released with Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015, it covers technologies to make Dynamics GP more accessible to external applications by allowing Dexterity global procedures to be exposed as Web Services. It also allows Dexterity code to directly access and use .Net objects via the .Net Interop.

SBA opens up an entire new world of development opportunities.

As you might have noticed, in the last few days I have posted articles relating to Web Services using Service Based Architecture and the Batch Posting Service Toolkit (BPST).

There is a reason…. I have been working with Neal Santin from WebSan Solutions to implement BPST on their systems. Neal has been a great help to work through some of the issues we found and his assistance is appreciated. He told me of a new issue that he has come across which is the subject of this article.

See a Complete List of GP FeaturesTop 5 Reasons to get Dynamics GPRead our Hosted Dynamics GP FAQ

The Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016 release date is set for early spring. Here is some information that has already been released on the new features:

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016 HTML5 Interface

This eliminates the need for the Silverlight interface for the GP 2016 Dynamics Web Client.  The HTML5 web client is expected to improve performance and navigation in the Cloud. 

The new interface is expected to cover the entire product in its initial rollout.

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Our Manufacturing Series for Microsoft Dynamics GP came to an end in February. We've had an amazing journey and we've been excited to receive comments from users all over the world, saying how helpful this series has been to their everyday work.

This series will teach you everything you need to know about Manufacturing in Dynamics GP. We are offering the whole series for only $180 in WebSan University. You also have the option to purchase the courses individually.The series includes course outlines, videos, and tests to help you navigate through the manufacturing module in GP.

Here are the manufacturing courses that we have available in WebSan University:

• Manufacturing Series Part 1: Manufacturing Basic Concepts
• Manufacturing Series Part 2: Manufacturing Items and Bill of Materials
• Manufacturing Series Part 3: Mfg Machines, Labor Codes, and Work Centers
• Manufacturing Series Part 4: Routings and Manufacturing Order Processing
• Manufacturing Series Part 5: Sales Orders and Manufacturing Integration
• Manufacturing Series Part 6: Outsourcing and Work in Process (WIP)
• Manufacturing Series Part 7: Master Production Scheduling
• Manufacturing Series Part 8: Manufacturing Setup
• Manufacturing Series Part 9: Standard Costing
• Manufacturing Series Part 10: Manufacturing Reports   

Click here to view our manufacturing series

WebSan Solutions Inc. has been selected as a member of the Bob Scott’s VAR Stars for 2015, a group of 100 organizations honored for their accomplishments in the field of midmarket financial software.

Members of the VAR Stars were selected based on factors such as growth, industry leadership and recognition, and innovation. Selection is not based on revenue and the chosen firms represent a wide range of size and many different software publishers of accounting software.

“Each year, 100 VAR Stars are picked from the best organizations that market financial software. It is always an honor to recognize those who contribute to the development of our business,” Bob Scott said.

“We are delighted to once again be included in Bob Scott’s roster of VAR Stars and be recognized for our continuous growth and commitment towards providing the highest standards of customer service and delivering top quality solutions for our clients,” said Andrew King, Managing Director of WebSan Solutions Inc.

About WebSan Solutions Inc.

When selecting a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, one of the first considerations to make is whether to go hosted (on the cloud) or on-premise. Although both types have their advantages and disadvantages, it’s worth taking a closer look and offering points of consideration to make the software selection process less daunting. Software Advice, an advisory firm that helps buyers select ERP software, conducted research to create a comprehensive guide to help buyers determine the best type of software needed for their organization, with findings compiled in this article.

The biggest difference between the two types of systems is cloud-based software is hosted on the vendor’s servers and accessed through a Web browser, while on-premise software is installed locally, on a company’s own computers and servers. Although over time, both systems’ cost tend to converge, cloud-based software is priced under a monthly or annual subscription basis, while on-premise software is usually priced under a one-time perpetual license fee.

Some advantages of cloud-based ERP software include its shorter implementation time, great stability with frequent updates from the vendor and no additional hardware investments. On the other hand, some disadvantages of this type of system are its less customizable functionalities and an organization’s possible less peace of mind that comes with data security being in the vendor’s hands.

On the other end of the spectrum, on-premise ERP systems are known to be more customizable and offer greater control over data. However, the implementation process can take longer and organizations have to pay associated hardware and IT costs. Organizations will find that cloud-based ERP systems are more mobile-friendly compared to their on-premise counterpart. 

It would be in an organization’s best interest to first assess its needs, budget and top concerns before deciding on the right type of ERP system that will be the right fit.

– PROFIT magazine unveils 27^th annual list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies –

 Canadian Business and PROFIT ranked WebSan Solutions Inc. No. 250 on the 27^th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. Published in the October issue of Canadian Business and at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian businesses by their five-year revenue growth.

WebSan Solutions Inc. made the 2015 PROFIT 500 list with a five-year revenue growth of 238%.

“The PROFIT 500 represent the highest tier of entrepreneurialism in Canada,” says James Cowan, Editor-in-chief of PROFIT and Canadian Business. “They should be lauded for the positive economic contributions they’ve made to their communities—and the entire country.  They are examples of what can be accomplished with innovation, discipline and determination."

 “We are honoured to be on the PROFIT 500 ranking,” says Andrew King, Managing Director of WebSan Solutions Inc. “Our dedication to customer service has enabled us to reach yet another milestone. We will leverage this momentum to deliver business solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations and ensure their satisfaction in the following years to come. This accomplishment validates the hard work and tireless efforts of our employees to achieve great results.”