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Check out important blogs, team additions, upcoming events, and prizes in this month's edition of the Innovia Newsletter.

| Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your web browser. Innovia Consulting May Newsletter Innovia had its annual customer conference on May 21st. This is always a well-attended event, and even though we had to do a virtual event this year, attendance was extraordinary. We had over 250 attendees and 17 vendors. The feedback from those who attended has been very positive.   The Innovia staff put on a number of sessions, covering a wide range of topics⁠—everything from the use of training tools to virtual reality to creating apps using the Microsoft Power Apps platform. As always, there was a focus on using NAV/BC with sessions focused on training, cash management, manufacturing, accounting and more. All of which delivered detailed instructions and “ask the experts”-style q&a sessions.  Microsoft provided a keynote session to give the attendees a view into its plans for Business Central. There was also a focus on the Power Platform suite of products: Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate. Innovia continues to be excited about these tools, which are built to empower users to build reports, automation, and apps with little or no programming experience.  Our ISVs continued to shine with sessions that ran the full gamut of business product offerings. We saw applications for warehousing, EDI, payroll, document automation, and cash management, along with many others. We strongly believe these are the leading ISVs in the industry. We appreciate their support and hard work to provide our customers with best-in-class software. We would like to thank all of you who attended.  While we couldn’t be together in person, the virtual conference went a long way toward providing a venue for people to move through the sessions and feel like they were at an event. All sessions were recorded and will be available to attendees for viewing soon. The Innovia marketing team will provide details as the sessions become available. Next year, we expect to have a live event at the University of Notre Dame, and registration  is already available. We are expecting an even larger turnout and look forward to seeing everyone in May 2021. Best Regards, Alan Wyne, CEO UPCOMING WEBINARS JUN 02 10:00AM CT Pivot Tables: Not as Difficult as They Seem! How often do you use a pivot table in Excel? Or is it something you've always wanted to learn? Holly will explain what a pivot table is, as well as why you might need to use one. Then she'll walk through all the steps to make your own! JUN 04 10:00AM CT Manufacturing and Distribution Add-ons for Business Central Looking for Business Central add-ons for manufacturing or distribution? Insight Works has something for every business in its complete suite of products. Learn all about them in this webinar. JUN 11 10:00AM CT Ever Ask Yourself, 'Where's the File?' Here's your Answer Have you ever screamed, 'WHERE IS THAT FILE (or email) in frustration?' Join Data Haven to learn how to make this happen less frequently, both in the office and remote. JUN 17 1:00PM CT Leveraging Avalara: Managing Exempt Customer Experiences within Microsoft Dynamics If you have customers who are exempt from sales tax, managing them well is part of running your business well! Learn how Avalara in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central / NAV can help. JUN 18 1:00PM CT Top 5 Ways CRM Helps You Effectively Manage Remote Sales Teams Find out how adopting CRM can help you manage your sales teams more effectively, even if they are spread out all over the world! JUN 24 1:00PM CT Easily Transition to Cloud-Based EDI for Dynamics 365 Business Central Is your business cloud-ready? Need help transitioning your EDI to the cloud? Come learn how Data Masons EDI's cloud-based integration solution can get you there. JUN 30 10:00AM CT How to Put Accounts Receivable on Autopilot Do you need a better payment solution for your business? Join iSolutions for an overview and demo of how its combined solution automates the invoice-to-cash lifecycle, helping businesses get paid faster, stop wasting time on collections, and provide a better payment experience for customers. Recent Blog Posts Getting RapidStart Errors in BC/NAV? Here’s How to Fix Them Track down those pesky errors with this treasure-trove of troubleshooting tips from NAV/BC expert Marlene Mankin. Forecasting has never mattered more ... You need forecasting, and you need it two weeks ago! Find out how an effective forecasting solution can help you keep up with business demands. Learn How to VLOOKUP in Excel with a Practical Example We've all heard of VLOOKUP, but it can be a challenging concept to understand. Now you can follow a practical, step-by-step guide to learn this powerful Excel tool! Easily Set Up Your G/L Budget in NAV / Business Central Setting up your budget in NAV or Business Central? Wish there was an easy-to-follow guide to get started? Here it is!   INNOVIA TEAM NEWS We are happy to announce Andrei Bruzgulis has joined Innovia as one of our Senior Application Consultants. Andrei has over 25 years' experience in the IT sector and in ERP System Full Cycle Implementations (Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC, NAV, and GP). His experience has centered around casting visions, process re-engineering, meeting client needs, and delivering unconventional solutions that work. He has an impressive record of growth and achievements implementing ERP systems for more than 40 companies across the globe. Before becoming a full-time consultant, Andrei served as Director of Information Technology Group for a privately held company in the Central New York Region. Since 1991, he has resided in a place known as the second snow capital of the USA: Syracuse, NY. He loves fall colors and the changing seasons. His passion is working with people, and his life motto is “Do the Right Thing for the Right Reason”. When time allows, he enjoys his in-ground pool, wine, observing nature (especially night skies), walks on the beach, and visiting historical places. ANNIVERSARIES Donavan Lane - Chairman 36 years Annette Buchal - Senior Project Manager 8 years Steve Waltz - Customer Engagement Specialist 5 years Angie Doorn - Sales & Marketing Admin 3 years Bryce Menadue - Development Consultant 2 years WIN THIS MONTH'S NEWSLETTER PRIZE! Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker on Blu-Ray The epic conclusion of the latest Star Wars trilogy. Directed by J.J. Abrams Starring Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Mark Hamill, and more! Blu-Ray disc version to complete your collection Perfect gift for the Star Wars fan in your family ANSWER THIS MONTH'S QUESTION FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN This Month's Question What does entering "False" in a VLOOKUP formula mean? You will accept a partial match You require an exact match You will accept incorrect data Your formula will not work   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 As of the current release, which of the following IS NOT a type of telemetry sent to Applications Insights from Business Central? Authorization Report Generation Web Service Requests Customer Service Calls   Answer: D                             Copyright © 2020 Innovia Consulting  •  1062 Oak Forest Dr Suite 300  •  Onalaska, WI 54650 1-800-834-7700 You received this email because you are subscribed to Marketing Information 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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