Thursday 10 March 2011

Not so long since the last update!

Another busy week. Dynamics Nav GL data migration completed for a client. Consolidation then completed and at a client site this week testing data. More testing to follow but Jan 2011 data signed off. Created new sql database for customer against specific requirements for Europe. Short term fix for client.
Dynamics Nav development completed for client re exporting / importing physical journal from / to Nav re stock counts and Excel.
Started Dynamics Nav RTC general and navigation training material. Using Classic version of training material as a start point but quite a few changes to include.
Just had a phone call from someone looking for Dynamics CRM and Nav experience. We do not have CRM so that will be another potential client lost. Sent out email to business contacts to see if anyone knows of someone with Dynamics CRM online skills. That way in the future we can pass on the contact to someone rather than lose the contact totally. Need to have a chat with someone re integration (and I mean integration) of CRM and Nav. If MS Accounting (RIP) and Outlook with BCM could provide seemless integration, surely CRM online and Nav 2009 can! Answers on a post card! Or if you do have this expertise, email me on neil.fraser@fraserpriceconsulting.co.uk.
Seems a short list of tasks completed this week but knackered! That's all for now!

Monday 7 March 2011

My goodness how time flies!

It has been a while since my last blog. Down to time pressures and work load I am afraid! But this is a good thing! :)
Dynamics Nav work increased significantly in the last 2 months. Includes application configuration and data migration training on site for one client and multiple company configuration and data migration for another client. Used the new data migration tool in Dynamics Nav for the first time and it definitely has its pros and cons. Some bits are great (data validation) but other bits are a step backwards. Creating the data migration fields in each business pre import is a pain in the neck. I don't need to do this for dataports - one dataport can be used for all businesses. Also some of the data validation works in part not in full. Default dimensions is an example.
Dynamics Nav work schedule looking good but always room for improvement!
Off to client site tomorrow for Dynamics Nav consolidation data tick off just to make sure meeting the needs of the client re part consolidations etc. Need to schedule a development recently signed off to start end of this week. Client to confirm date required by which will determine when we need to start.
Awaiting sign off of development quote by a client. Not much development in the pipeline - mostly application configuration and data migration.
Fraser IT and bookkeeping services formally re-launched via leaflet campaign. Leaflet drop localled started with a few to finishing in a month or so. Leaflet is double sided - one for bookkeeping and one for IT services. Watch this space for a reaction. Hoping for more customers on both services.
Thats all for now folks.