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| Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your web browser. News and Updates January 2022 Over the last few years, the Microsoft Power Platform has continued to grow in capabilities. Innovia has a team dedicated to creating projects for customers from within this platform. The Power Platform consists of the following tools: Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents. When you look at what these products are capable of, they show themselves to be far superior to similar products on the market. Imagine you have an operation where the product is stored outdoors in locations geographically separate. You need an easy way to see a map showing where the products are located. Then you want to click on a section of the map to see exactly what products are in that area, which products are sold or promised to a customer, and which are open inventory. You also want to see other attributes of the product such as serial numbers, lot numbers, color, size, etc. Innovia has built such a system for a couple of our customers. Now any member of the company can easily “see” what is in inventory. All from a Power BI screen. Outdoor Inventory App   Imagine you are a service industry company. Your employees go out on service calls, and you need a method they can use on their phones or tablets for entry of the call information. You also need to get customer signatures once the work is completed. Innovia has built this exact type of solution for our customers using Power Apps. Signature Capture App   When your company is at a trade show and wants to capture the business card information from attendees, you can have an app that scans the business card and properly reads all the information. That data can then be automatically uploaded to BC or your CRM. Yes, Innovia has done that also with Power Apps. Business Card Reader App   The Power Platform provides strong functionality at a much lower cost than custom-built software. It operates in the cloud and easily integrates directly into Business Central. If you are on a NAV version, the platform can also be integrated into your on-premise systems. In the coming weeks, your Innovia Customer Engagement Specialist will be talking with you about how Power Platform can help your business. This is the future of the digital world. We are ready to help you experience it.   Best Regards, Alan Wyne, CEO Advanced Power BI Techniques February 23 at 8 am CT \| Virtual \| $195 - Per Company Are you ready to take your data analysis to the next level? If you've already gotten started with Power BI but want to enhance your ability to work with different data sources, create more complex visualizations, and make your reports easier for users to use, this workshop is for you. Register Now UPCOMING WEBINARS FEB 03 10:00AM CT Answer Finance and Sales Questions with Innovia’s Power BI Report Pack See how Innovia’s Finance and Sales Report Pack for D365 Business Central and Power BI can help you visualize data quickly and easily in this FREE webinar. FEB 09 1:00PM CT Troubleshooting Business Central with Azure Application Insights Learn what types of telemetry are emitted to Application Insights and how to view the data to assist in troubleshooting your Business Central tenant. FEB 16 1:00PM CT Warehouse Flavors in Business Central Which warehouse configuration is right for your business? Join our FREE webinar to learn the many options available when setting up warehousing in Business Central. FEB 17 1:00PM CT Fuel Your 2022 Growth with EDI Automation Is boosting productivity a priority for your business in 2022? If so, attend this webinar and learn how to overcome today’s business challenges with EDI automation. FEB 22 1:00PM CT RapidStart Packages vs. RapidStart Configuration Worksheets in BC Join this FREE webinar to learn about the differences between RapidStart Packages and RapidStart Configuration Worksheets for your data population. FEB 24 10:00AM CT Adopting the New Lease Accounting Standards Join our FREE webinar about year-end preparation with LeaseQuery so you can get your financials in line before the year is over. Recent Blog Posts Microsoft's New Commerce Experience (NCE) Explained Learn about Microsoft's new CSP subscription purchasing platform called the New Commerce Experience (NCE) and what it means for you. Here Are My Favorite Things in the Business Central 2021 Wave 2 Update Twice a year Microsoft gives us the opportunity to unbox a gift. Here are some of my favorite new features that came in the Microsoft 2021 Wave 2 Update. Sparklines in Power BI Are Finally Here! Sparklines are cells in your table or matrix that help you quickly visualize and analyze your data, and now this feature has come to the Power BI Desktop. What is the Business Intelligence Solution Cycle? The Business Intelligence Solution Cycle will help you set your objectives, gather and organize data, analyze your information, and measure KPIs. Innovia Team News Innovia welcomes Senior Application Consultant Constantino Lopez Vargas to Innovia. Constantino has been working with Business Central and NAV since 2007. He enjoys helping customers increase their productivity, and making work easier with software solutions. Aside from work, Constantino enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and their family cat in Colombia. He also likes to keep active with sports, basketball, cycling, and walking. Constantino enjoys reading books, watching movies, and traveling in his downtime. Welcome, Constantino. We are excited to have you on our team. We are pleased to announce that George Popyak has joined Innovia Consulting as a Project Manager. George concentrated in Logistics and Operations Management at The Ohio State University and has over 30 years of experience in the Food Service Distribution and Supply Chain industries in various operations and customer-facing leadership roles. George’s real-world experience provides a perspective that allows him to relate with our customers and understand the challenges that they are encountering. His expertise includes Operations Management, Process Improvement, Customer Experience, and Account Management. George resides in Powell, Ohio, with his wife Cheryl and rescue dog, Sadie. He enjoys spending time with family, working out, riding his Harley, hiking, bicycling, cheering on Pittsburgh sports teams, and attending live music events in his free time. Welcome, Brett Ferlin. Brett is a long-time system and software engineer that joins Innovia as a Senior Development Consultant for our support team. With a talent for building and understanding systems and processes, he spent the first half of his career leading and building technology departments for mid-sized American food manufacturers throughout the northeast. After selecting and installing NAV for the first time, Brett spent the next 13 years working with NAV environments and customers both as end-users and partners. With a vast and varied cross-functional IT and Business experience, he is often sought for his ability to adapt, adjust, and reverse engineer complex issues making him the last line of defense in support situations. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and is a known tinker and maker. When not working, he is an avid musician and artist, enjoys working with his hands, and lives with his wife near Chicago, Illinois. ANNIVERSARIES Nathan Peters - Senior Development Consultant 15  years Keith Sayer - Power Platform Team Lead 2 years Jim Weaver - Director of New Client Engagement 1 year Laurie Kuehl - Project Manager 1 year Mitzi Ridley - Senior Application Consultant 1 year Alan Crow - Senior Application Consultant 1 year WIN THIS MONTH'S NEWSLETTER PRIZE! AMAZON E-GIFT CARD  Treat yourself or a special someone. Perfect for anyone $25 value ANSWER THIS MONTH'S QUESTION FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN This Month's Question Which is not an improvement that was made to Bank Reconciliation in the 2021 Wave 2 Update? New, easy-to-read test report layout Double-check function Many-to-1 matching Auto-matching posted transfer differences in the general journal Submit your answer to info@innovia.com. A winner will be chosen from the correct responses and will receive this month's prize + a small gift basket. Last Month's Answer Which of the following would not be considered an example of an unusual demand outliner? Natural Disaster Box Marked Fragile Sales Promotion Large One Time Order Answer: B Congratulations to Vikki B. from Caplugs who won our December prize.                             Copyright © 2022 Innovia Consulting  •  1062 Oak Forest Dr Suite 300  •  Onalaska, WI You received this email because you are subscribed to Monthly Newsletter from Innovia Consulting. If you prefer not to receive emails from Innovia Consulting you may unsubscribe or set your email preferences. |
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