MVP Summit - A world of value in a weeks time

Well the MVP Summit 2013 has come and gone. This year marked the 20th anniversary of MVP's, and the first year that there was any tracks related to Microsoft Dynamics AX. I can't share details with you, being under NDA, however I can say this. Without-a-doubt, the level of involvement by the Microsoft Executives and Team members with MVP's was outstanding.



Above, pictured from left to right is: ME (Brandon George), Dick Wenning, Joris de Gruyter, Joel Leichty & Antonio Gilabert. These where the Dynamics AX MVPs that attended this year's summit. There where several, several meetings all adding value. This was not just for us MVP's either, but also for Microsoft as well with the feedback & perspective we as a group of MVP's where able to provide.

Another aspect to this summit was the involvement and sessions of the other MVP tracks, that helped share knowledge. This knowledge is very applicable to Dynamics AX, as it sits atop the Microsoft Stack. For those Dynamics AX MVP's that could not attend, make it a priority to do so next year. This is one event that you will want to attend without-a-doubt.

Well that's all for this week. I realize that I did not get a chance to post, but that is honestly a testament to how busy I was during this weeks events & sessions. There are some very, very good things to talk about in the coming week, specifically focused on true Business Intelligence. Till Next Time!

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Microsoft Dynamics AX CU3 & MVP Award Status!

I hope everyone is doing well this fine Monday! I wanted to post today, and point out that Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 CU3 has been released. You will need either PartnerSource or CustomerSource access for downloading this latest update. You can find a direct link to this release at the following location.: Cumulative Update 3 for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

In this update for Microsoft Dynamics AX there are a number of country specific updates, for Austria, Mexico, Spain as well as others. Further, there are a number of needed fixes around specific issues, including one for AIF: "When you update UTC date time fields by using a service, the update fails".

This update has a number of other fixes around functional area's, X++ changes, and even Enterprise Portal needs like: "You cannot change a company by using the filter for company in the Enterprise Portal website in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012". After applying this update, you should have a build number that list the following.: 6.0.1108.670.



Before I let you go on this 4th of July week, I do have some very exciting as well as humbling news. I received the news this past Sunday, on July 1st that I was honored in being awarded a Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional - MVP Award for Microsoft Dynamics AX!

I'm very thankful for being listed among such elite professionals in the Microsoft MVP community as a whole, and specifically along side peers of mine in the Microsoft Dynamics Community. So thank you, to everyone for your support with this!

That's all I have time for this post, but as promised last week I have more to come, including a focus on SQL Server 2012, More on AX 2012 and hybrid clouds, as well as a continue focus on EP development. Till Next Time!
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