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Season 1 - Episode 4
In this episode, AJ Ansari interviews Eric (waldo) Wauters, one of the OG MVPs and a name that everyone in the Business Central community knows well, discussing the upcoming BC TechDays conference (June 12-13, with pre-conference workshops on June 10-11), its unique culture, and why it is such a significant event in the Business Central ecosystem. Waldo also talks about significance of telemetry in development, the role of ALOPS in the developer community, and the importance of tailored content for different audiences. The conversation also touches on the fun aspects of BC TechDays, including beer tasting, and concludes with rapid-fire questions about Waldo's experiences and insights.
Memorable moment from the conversation:
"Live doing is strictly forbidden" when presenting at the really big stage of BC TechDays
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to BC Tech Days and Waldo
02:41 Exploring Telemetry and Co-Pilot Sessions
05:32 The Evolution of BC Tech Days
07:50 The Unique Vibe of Tech Conferences
10:28 Content Creation for BC Tech Days
12:56 ALOPS and Its Role in the Developer Community
15:25 The Beer Culture at BC Tech Days
17:58 Waldo's New Telemetry Tool
20:38 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts
Keywords:
#BCTechDays #businesscentral #msdyn365bc #podcast #Waldo #telemetry #Copilot #ALOPS #techconferences #developer #beerculture, #telemetry
In this engaging conversation, host AJ Ansari interviews Kenny Pontoppidan, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, exploring his journey in Business Central, cultural insights from living in the US, and the evolution of telemetry and reporting tools. Kenny shares his experiences and thoughts on the importance of data-driven strategies, the modernization of reporting tools like Power BI and Word layouts, and the significance of mental health awareness in the tech community. The discussion highlights the diverse needs of organizations and the role of different reporting tools in meeting those needs.
Chapters:
00:09 Introduction to Kenny and His Journey02:00 Cultural Experiences in the US04:40 The Evolution of Telemetry in Business Central06:23 The Role of KQL and Data-Driven Insights08:29 Understanding Telemetry Costs and Value10:50 Power BI and Reporting Innovations13:17 The Future of Word Layouts in Business Central15:50 Feedback Mechanisms and User Engagement20:24 Navigating Reporting Regulations and Tool Selection27:04 Modernizing Manufacturing Reports32:55 From Reactive to Proactive Reporting37:19 Personal Insights and Professional GrowthKey Takeaways:
#BusinessCentral #msdyn365bc #telemetry #PowerBI #Reporting #WordLayouts #Microsoft #SMB #DataDriven #Analytics #CulturalInsights #AJAnsari #KenniePontoppidan #OnlyBCFans
Returning from his first trip to Directions ASIA, AJ Ansari recaps all the major announcements and shares his impressions of the event held at the Avani+ Riverside hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. Got questions about what you heard? Write AJ on his LinkedIn profile at bit.ly/ajansari.
** Note: Please excuse background noise - this episode was recorded in a loud hotel lobby and we didn't have access to anything except for a phone and airpods. **
Guess where Directions ASIA is going next year? Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:34 Impressions about Directions ASIA 2025 and reflecting on my sessions
01:54 Announcement: Price change coming October'25
02:24 Announcement: CPOR for CSP Business Applications
02:58 Reminder: CSP Deployment Vouchers for Business Central through June 30, 2025
03:15 Announcement: Business Central Update Management will allow skipping updates
03:58 AI & Business Central: 2025, the year of the AI Frontier Firm
04:52 Announcement: Autonomous Agent experiences coming to Business Central
05:07 Announcement: Timeline announced for ability to extend 1st party agents and build own Autonomous Agent experiences in BC
05:53 Announcement: How Agent experience usage in BC will be billed
06:55 Announcement: Business Central AI Test Toolkit
07:35 Business Central events coming up in the next few weeks
08:04 Reminder: Sign up for 8 hour Copilot Studio Workshop on June 10/11 at BC TechDays (only 4 seats left)
08:40 Final Thoughts and upcoming OnlyBCFans Office Hours Livecast reminder - Coming this June
Memorable line from the episode:
In 2025, Human-Agent teams will upend the org chart and every employee will become an "Agent Boss"
Details of BC Price Change Announcement: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/blog/no-audience/2024/04/12/new-pricing-for-microsoft-dynamics-365-effective-october-2024/
#msdyn365bc #businesscentral #microsoftpartner #directions4partners #onlybcfans
Welcome to the first of a two-part inaugural episode combo of the OnlyBCFans show. In this episode, host AJ Ansari (Business Apps MVP) welcomes Dmitry Katson (Business Apps and AI Platform MVP) to discuss the evolution of Business Central, the impact of AI, and the upcoming Directions ASIA conference. Dmitry shares his journey from blogging about NAV / Business Central to developing CentralQ.ai, an AI search engine for BC that leverages community contributions. The conversation highlights the importance of community engagement, the role of AI in enhancing Business Central functionalities, and insights into upcoming events and workshops.
You can't spell ASIA without AI
Memorable line from the episode:
You can't spell ASIA without AI
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Message from the host about the special two-episode combo coming up on Friday, May 2nd and Monday, May 5th 2025 to celebrate the launch of the OnlyBCFans Show.