Managers generally are not fond of planning yearly budgets or engaging in other forecasting exercises since it’s viewed as time taken away from their real jobs. But with Microsoft Forecaster 7.0, the budget process doesn’t have to trigger instant headaches.

Instant messaging has been a mainstream part of business communications for years. And Microsoft has made great efforts to integrate real-time text communication into such enterprise stalwarts as Sharepoint and Outlook. So why aren’t you using the built-in IM feature of Microsoft Dynamics GP to communicate and collaborate within your non-profit organization?

At Microsoft Convergence 2012 held in Houston, Kirill Tatarinov, president of Microsoft Business Solutions Division, sketched out more details of the cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) plans for its Dynamics software. In the works for almost a year, the cloud initiative for Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains) and NAV will be similar to what has been done with Microsoft CRM.

Are you bringing your iPad or favorite Android gadget to work? You are not alone. According to most analysts, bring-your-own-device or BYOD is happening right now.  Enterprise workers are quite dependent on their personal smartphones and tablet computers, constantly finding new applications for them in a business setting.

At Microsoft Convergence 2012 there were many new features that will soon become available to all of you. There were many sessions available from “What’s new in Management Reporter” to Microsoft Dynamics SL enhancements and of course the best tips for Microsoft Dynamics GP.