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Welcome to the show where Business Central isn't just software, it's a way of life!
Whether you're a BC newbie, a seasoned pro, or just here for the tea, you're in the right place. Each episode, we dive into the world of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, spotlight the amazing people in our ecosystem, share their stories and serve up the latest news and apps hotter than a fresh batch of release notes from Microsoft Learn.
S1E05 - Freddy Kristiansen: Reflecting on 23 Years in the NAV-BC Ecosystem & Life After Microsoft
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S1E05 - Freddy Kristiansen: Reflecting on 23 Years in the NAV-BC Ecosystem & Life After Microsoft
In this episode of the OnlyBCFans Show, host AJ Ansari welcomes Freddy Kristiansen, a veteran of the Business Central community and a newly minted Microsoft alum. They discuss Freddy's journey from his early days in technology to his 23 years at Microsoft, the transition of Navision into Microsoft, and the challenges faced with the Role-Tailored Client. Freddy shares insights on his departure from Microsoft, his future plans involving open source projects, and the impact of AI on ERP systems. The conversation highlights the importance of community, legacy, and the evolving landscape of technology.Memorable Moment:Getting laid off from Microsoft was a "present"Links and Resources referenced in this episode:Freddy's Websitehttps://www.freddy.dkRegister for AJ Ansari's AL Development and Copilot Studio bootcamps:Community Summit NA 2025 Academy - Orlando, FL:October 17-18 (AL Development), 19 (Advanced AL), and 23 (Copilot Studio)https://summitna.comPre-Directions EMEA 2025 Academy - Poznan, Poland:November 3 (Copilot Studio)https://businesscentralworkshops.comBook by Hans Peter Bech on Microsoft's acquisition of Navision A/SEnglish title: 5,460 Miles from Silicon Valley https://hpbech.com/books/5460-miles-from-silicon-valley/Danish title: Fr Damgaard til Microsofthttps://hpbech.com/da/boeger/fra-damgaard-til-microsoft/Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back01:56 Freddy's Journey with Navision07:39 Transition to Microsoft and Early Challenges10:58 Project Green and the Evolution of Business Central24:00 Reflections on the Journey and Recent Changes27:34 Navigating Layoffs and Personal Reflections31:37 Contributions to Microsoft and Community Engagement33:03 Future Aspirations and Community Involvement38:59 The Developer Zone and Open Source Projects43:40 AI's Impact on Business Central and Future Directions50:48 Legacy and Family Involvement in TechnologyVisit us on OnlyBCFans.com.Keywords:#businesscentral #msdyn365bc #podcast #freddyk #freddykristiansen #navision #projectgreen #microsoft #layoffs #microsoftlayoffs #algogithub #roletailoredclient #directions4partners
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Welcome to the show where Business Central isn't just software, it's a way of life!
Whether you're a BC newbie, a seasoned pro, or just here for the tea, you're in the right place. Each episode, we dive into the world of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, spotlight the amazing people in our ecosystem, share their stories and serve up the latest news and apps hotter than a fresh batch of release notes from Microsoft Learn.
