Dynamics

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While you may not think of Microsoft as a traditional retail player, the company has a suite of services that range from fraud protection to IoT analytics that can help retailers modernize their operations. Announced today, Microsoft is unveiling the next major updates to Dynamics 365, known as Wave 2.

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Microsoft’s premier ERP software is getting several new features including AI, modular apps and deeper integration with PowerApps and Microsoft Flow.

Because it’s that time of the quarter, this edition of Short Takes looks exclusively at Microsoft’s quarterly earnings announcement.

Microsoft has announced today that Dynamics 365 customers can now integrate with LinkedIn Sales Navigator and that they have a new product called Dynamics 365 for Talent designed for HR organizations.

As expected, Microsoft has cleared the final regulatory approval needed to complete its $26.2 billion acquisition of LinkedIn.