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Thoughts on Dynamics 365, the Power Platform and occasionally other stuff


Changes to Dynamics 365 Customer Service Apps
The apps for Dynamics 365 Customer Service have changed over the years. Those looking at Customer Service for the first time might be a bit confused. Originally, Microsoft provided just the Customer Service Hub app which included administrative tasks in the Service Management area of the app. Omnichannel arrives As additional capabilities were included in Customer Service, the Omnichannel for Customer Service , Omnichannel admin center and App profile manager apps appeared
Jun 21, 20252 min read


Dataverse Functions
Power FX Create a function screenshot Sometime in 2024 Microsoft released the low-code plug-ins feature for Dataverse. These provide a way to implement business logic that runs server-side (this means as part of the Dataverse platform) without having to write C# Code. The feature is marked as preview - you may be familiar with the standard Microsoft disclaimer for preview features in that they aren't meant for production use. According to this article , low-code plug-ins will
May 16, 20253 min read
Running my first marathon
As I write this, my first marathon is in fourteen days time (on Apr 28th, 2024). It is in Boston. No, not that one, but this one in England. I’m nowhere good enough to qualify for the famous Boston marathon. Having failed to get a place in the London marathon (which for most people is through a ballot), I looked for the flattest one in England and Boston, Lincolnshire was the answer. Why am I doing this? I guess mostly for a sense of personal achievement. But also as an evol
Apr 13, 20241 min read
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