1. Welcome! Microsoft Dynamics AX user Group (AXug)
4/20/2017
Welcome! Microsoft Dynamics AX user Group (AXug)
MN AXUG Chapter Meeting
April Chapter Meeting
Tweet today’s #AXUG<Location>, #AXUG<Topic>

2. Agenda Networking Break PowerBI Breakout - Technical Group
Welcome / Introductions / Ice Breaker – Jim Bird / Sally Prinsen
AXUG News, Events and D365 News – Sally Prinsen / Stoneridge
Braun Intertec Company Showcase – Mike Anders
PowerBI Showcases
Braun Intertec Showcase – Luke Kubat
Landscape Structures Showcase – Mark Blevins
Project Accounting Braun Showcase – Carmen Borgeson
Networking Break
PowerBI Breakout - Technical Group
Getting Started in PowerBI / PowerBI Demo – Chris Miller
Round Table Discussion - Q&A
Project Accounting Breakout – Functional Group
Round Table Discussion – Q & A - Carmen Borgeson

3. Thank you to our Hosts and Presenters!
Eric Newell, President
Amy Lee, Account Executive
Mark Blevins
ERP & Data Services Manager
Mike Anders, CIO
Carmen Borgeson, CFO
James Bird, IT Director
Luke Kubat, Senior Developer
Lloyd Dehn, AX Developer
Sara Williams, Business Systems Analyst
Stina Anderson, AX Business Analyst
Laura Wickenhauser, Administrative Services
Dannielle Durda, Administrative Services
Tail Wind Informatics is a Microsoft Gold Partner in Data Analytics and other technologies. 
Chris Miller
Senior Business Intelligence Architect

4. Thank you to our food and beverage Sponsors!
Please give a quick thank you to our AXUG Annual Chapter Sponsors
Confirm date, time and location for the next meeting. Ask for volunteers to host/present the next meeting’s Member Showcase

5. Welcome & introductions
Name
Company
Role in Company
What question or concept would like to have addressed in your breakout session?
Use this slide to do an introduction roundtable with your members!

6. AXug Conference Updates
Conferences provide CRMUG, AXUG and PBIUG Sessions
Focus: Finance, Technical, Supply Chain Management, Retail – May 8-9, 2017
MN Chapter Sponsored - Upper Mid West Regional Conference in Fargo – Sept , 2017

7. AXUG Special Interest Groups (sorted by Most Active)
Supply Chain and Manufacturing for AX2012
Business Intelligence and Reporting for AX2012
AX Application Life Cycle Management
Security for AX2012
AX Developers and Architects
Public Sector
D365 for Operations
Project Managers
AX2009 Operations and Maintenance
Finance for AX2012
Master Planning for AX2012
International CIO Roundtable
Women in Dynamics

8. AXUG.COM Webinars – Live and Recorded
Webinar Recordings can be found by Job Role, Topics, Industry, Product/Environment, Level of Expertise
R&B Fridays – Financial Reporting and Budgeting Open Discussions with Experts

9. AXUG Opportunities Connect, Learn, Share Check out AXUG.COM
23,000 of your Dynamics AX peers are waiting for
YOU to join the Community!
Connect, Learn, Share
Check out AXUG.COM
Attend one of the hundreds of live or on-demand skill building webinars
Participate in local chapter meetings for free
Access some of the 200 educational events year round
Collaborate: Exclusive online social community for AX users
Save on AXUG Summit Registration: up to $200 discount per person
Be a Chapter Leader
Conference Information
Chapter Events
SIG Online Communities
Learn & Engage
Webinars
Webinar Recordings
Volunteer – Pay it Forward
Participants – Find members
Partners – Find Help
Plan Meetings / Events
Find Presenters
Bring New Ideas
Be a Presenter (tips, showcase)
Ice Breakers
Membership Outreach
Social Media
Assist with Fargo Meeting
Have FUN!
Talk with the attendees about the benefits of AXUG and encourage them to get more involved! Feel free to watch the membership video in your meeting.

10. MN Chapter - AXUG Leadership Positions OPEN
nominations are Open for MN Chapter Leadership Positions
4 positions are OPEN (President, VP, and 3 Leadership Support)
Positions / Nominees will be voted upon in the August Meeting
Please me with your nominations including:
Name / Company / Position in the Company
Nominating for what position (President, Leadership Role, Support Role, 1x event role)
Why you or the nominee would like to be considered for this role
All nominees will be asked to accept before the August Mtg

11. Next meetings – Save the Date!
Thank you to our Annual Chapter Sponsors!
Date: August 17, 2017 Time: 2pm – 5:30pm Place: Microsoft Office, Bloomington Election of New AXUG Chapter Leaders Date: September 20-21, 2017 Place: Fargo Need your help to plan this event!
Please give a quick thank you to our AXUG Annual Chapter Sponsors
Confirm date, time and location for the next meeting. Ask for volunteers to host/present the next meeting’s Member Showcase

12. Don’t forget the survey!
You will receive a survey via after the meeting
Please provide feedback. Your opinion is valued!
Be sure to include topics you would like to see covered in future meetings
Thank you for coming!
Thank you to our Promotional Sponsors
Thank you to our AXUG Promotional Sponsors:
Encourage your members to leave meeting subject ideas in the Additional Comments section of the survey.

13. Dynamics AX License Changes

14. Dynamics 365 License Updates/Announcements
New “Activity” SKU Released
Bridges gap between Operations and Team Member SKU’s by better aligning price with use rights. Available May 1st on the price list.
SKU Name: Dynamics 365 for Operations Activity
Pricing: $50/user/month
Team Member License Pricing Change
Removed “tiered” pricing based on seat count purchased

15. Updated Dynamics 365 for Operations Use Rights

16. Update Coming for Dynamics 365 On-Premise Model
New licensing is being introduced for Dynamics 365 On-Premise Model (also known as ‘local business data’).
Timeline:
New Dynamics 365 for Operations (On-Premises) SKUs will be launched on June 1, 2017
AX 2012 R3 SKUs will continue to be available for new customers to purchase until June 30, 2017
Details:
Dynamics 365 for Operations (On-Premises) SKUs will be available in EA and Dynamics Price List (DPL) licensing programs as of May 1, 2017
Can be licensed under EA L+SA, EAS subscription or DPL license + Enhancement Plan models
Active maintenance (SA or Enhancement Plan) will be a requirement for Dynamics 365 for Operations (On- Premises)