Author: Aaron Back
Aaron Back (Bearded Analyst) focuses on empowering individuals and organizations with the information they need to make crucial decisions. He surfaces practical insights through podcasts, news desk interviews, analysis reports, and more to equip you with what you need to #competefast in the acceleration economy.
Summit Watch: Full Agenda Now Available, AI Day, Summit NA Registration
In the first episode of "Summit Watch," Microsoft MVP Aaron Back shares updates around the Summit NA agenda, AI Day, and discounted registration.
Microsoft CVP Charles Lamanna on the Power of AI and Microsoft Copilot
Charles Lamanna, Corporate Vice President, Business Applications and Platform, Microsoft, dives into the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and Mic…
Why Change Management Requires Effective Business Leadership
Microsoft MVP and Chief Content Officer Aaron Back explains how to implement change management within the context of tax processes. Sponsored by Avala…
Dynamics Communities Site Issues & New MS Fabric UG
We are working diligently to address the sluggishness issues on the Dynamics Communities site, and we are excited to announce the new MS Fabric UG!
On Location: Directions NA 2023 Day 3 Wrap-Up
Chief Content Officer Aaron Back gives an overview of the final day of the Directions NA 2023 conference.
Microsoft’s Responsible AI Principles & Copilot with Mike Borg Cardona
While on location at Directions North America 2022, Microsoft MVP and Chief Content Officer Aaron Back spoke with Microsoft's Principal Project Manage…
Aaron Back on Directions NA 2023 Takeaways
While on-site at Directions NA 2023, Aaron Back talks to Tom Smith from the Acceleration Economy Network about what he is seeing at the conference.
Day 2 of Directions North America: Hands-On Microsoft Workshops, Executive Interviews, Partner Opportunities
Chief Content Officer Aaron Back offers his takeaways from Day 2 of Directions North America, taking place April 16-19, 2023.
Directions NA Day 1: Deep Dive Around Ethical AI, Microsoft Copilot, Business Central
Reporting live from Directions NA 2023, Aaron Back offers deep insights into Day 1 of the conference, which focused heavily on Microsoft Copilot.
Microsoft’s Monique Hayward on Partners Ecosystems, AI and Microsoft Copilot, Meeting Customer Demands
Chief Content Officer Aaron Back speaks with Microsoft executive Monique Hayward on-site at Directions NA 2023.
Directions NA Day 1 Wrap-Up: Growth to Business Central Ecosystem, Microsoft Copilot Updates
On location at Day 1 of Directions NA, Chief Content Officer and Microsoft MVP Aaron Back shares an overview of what was covered at the for partner, b…
What Microsoft’s Dynamics GP Announcement Means for the User Community
This Future of Dynamics GP community letter is to help you understand your options for Dynamics GP and ensure you have full community support
Thinkmax CEO Marc Belliveau on Company Priorities, Power Platform, and Future Investments
Aaron Back and Thinkmax CEO and President Marc Belliveau discuss company priorities, how Power Platform is enabling Thinkmax customers, and future are…
Making Sense of AI and Hyperautomation
Are you equipped for the impact of AI throughout your company? This guidebook provides real-world insights to help make sense of AI and how to conside…
New Versapay CEO Brings Payments Background to Scale Financial Automation Innovator
With the appointment of Carey O'Connor Kolaja as its new CEO, Versapay builds on the momentum of signing its millionth customer.
Executive Interview with Versapay CEO on Reaching 1 Million Companies on its Network
How did Versapay hit this major milestone? Listen in as CCO Aaron Back chats with Versapay CEO Craig O’Neill & National Partner Manager David Gerste…
Call for Proposals Now Open for Community Summit 2023
The largest independent gathering in the world for the Microsoft Business Applications ecosystem is a ‘For User, By User’ event, and you are invit…