International Microsoft Dynamics 365 Consultant
Having taken the ClickDimensions training and associated exam, I am now ClickDimensions certified! ClickDimensions fully integrates with Dynamics 365 to extend the marketing capabilities. The main features are: Email Marketing Web Intelligence and Analytics Web-to Lead Forms Landing Pages Surveys Campaign Automation Subscription Management Event Management Lead Scoring Reporting Social Marketing
Today I attended a Microsoft Partner event in Manchester. My favourite feature of the day was Windows Hello, a new feature in Windows 10 which enables you to log into your device without using a password. To use Windows Hello, you need a suitable webcam which maps out your features, allowing you to log in […]
I’ve been wearing my Microsoft Band for about 2 months now. Band is Microsoft’s Smart watch and uses the tile interface the same as Windows Phone and Windows 8. I’ve seen other reviews that call the tile interface “clunky” but I find it works seamlessly. As well as working with Windows Phone, it also works […]
Announced as part of the Windows 10 launch, Microsoft HoloLens is an augmented reality system which uses a headset with a see-through visor to impose holographic images onto the wearers’ vision. In the same week that Google announced that Google Glass has “graduated” and will evolve into a different product, Microsoft boldly steps into the […]
Following up on my recent furry Office Sway, here’s my second attempt. This time I imported an existing Optimal CRM PowerPoint presentation and used the remix feature. The results are below..
I’ve been lucky enough to get on the preview program for the new Microsoft Office Sway app. Here’s my first attempt! #meow
Recently I have been creating a number of how-to guides for our Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Office 365 customers. You can find them on our Optimal CRM SlideShare account These include: How to View Invoices in Office 365 How to view Invoices in Office 365 from Optimal CRM How to change your Office 365 password […]
Microsoft are offering “CRM for Dummies” as a free eBook to help customers and prospects get the most out of Microsoft Dynamics CRM The book allows you to discover information about functionalities that will improve the way you handle customer contacts, leads, opportunities and case resolution. These out-of-the-box functionalities can make your sales and marketing processes more effective […]
Recently, I bought a Microsoft Surface. At home, it’s replaced my netbook for surfing and sending emails. Surfing the web feels very natural on the Surface’s touch screen interface. I also opted for the touch keyboard. This means you can type on-screen when required but still pull out the touch keyboard for more fiddly text editing and […]
Recently we have been working with author, Stephen Michael Moore to create a website for his latest book. Set in 1814 amidst the British and American war, The Washington Adventure follows the story of legendary pompous idiot, William (Lord) Peel of Tornbridge. Rather than creating a general website about the book, the website is based around […]