Episode 149: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with Cathrine Bruvold from Point Taken about Custom Pages. Cathrine talks about what type of Custom Pages there are and how they can be used to enhance your mode-driven apps.
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Power Platform Solution Architect and Head of Power Platform in Point Taken. I specialize in building high-quality business solutions and helping businesses develop well-performing applications by leveraging low-code. Passionate about creating apps that are both technically advanced and beautifully designed, focusing on balancing aesthetics and functionality. Based in Oslo, Norway, and 30 years old, I’m a huge nerd, gamer, salsa-amateur and chess enthusiast – both as a player and commentator. A fun fact about me is that I am directionally challenged and will definitely mix up left and right under pressure, but I’ll still be able to solve a Rubik’s cube in 2 minutes or sit down playing chess for 6 hours.
Episode 148: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with Areti Iles from Telefonica Tech about AI Adoption. Areti talks about what type of AI she focuses on and what types of failures she sees the most. Her recommendations to get going and what she thinks the future trends for AI are.
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With over 15 years in the technology sector, Areti is Head of Professional Services at Telefonica Tech’s Microsoft Business Applications division. Over her career as a Dynamics 365 & Power Platform solution architect and consultant, Areti has delivered a wide range of complex projects for FTSE 250/500 companies across a number of sectors, while also leading the Reading Dynamics 365 and Power Platform User group, speaking internationally on AI adoption and dedicating herself to encouraging and advancing others’ careers in the technology industry.
Episode 147: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with Thomas Sandsør from Point Taken about the concept of Simple CRM. Thomas talks about his strive for simplicity and how he handles the challenges that come with that.
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With over a decade of experience in the CRM industry (2007), I am a seasoned veteran in the field, specializing in Dynamics 365. As a leader at Point Taken AS, my focus is on building a highly skilled and dedicated team of consultants who share my passion for simplifying technology.
In my role as an Architect, I am constantly asking the question “Why are you doing this?” I believe that by challenging our customers and improving their processes, we can achieve the best possible results. That’s why I always strive to simplify technology wherever possible.
I am the author of the popular Dynamics blog CRM Keeper (https://crmkeeper.com), where I share my insights and knowledge on the latest trends in the industry. You can also find me on Twitter at @crmkeeper.
If you’re looking for a highly experienced Dynamics 365 consultant who is passionate about simplifying technology and improving processes, I would be happy to connect with you.
Episode 146: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted about the student ambassador program with Pablo Veramendi from Microsoft. Pablo started by explaining the program and how easy it is to get started. He then continued by explaining how the program works, the milestones within it, and the type of personas it’s built for.
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Passionate about building meaningful communities and thrives on creatively leveraging technology to develop innovative solutions and help others believe and achieve what is possible
Episode 145: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted about the MVP Program with Tina Stenderup-Larsen from Microsoft. Tina started by explaining why Microsoft has an MVP program and its purpose. She then continues to explain what the program is and what it takes to become an MVP.
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As the Community Program Manager for the Nordics and Benelux region, Tina leads community influencer programs, including Microsoft’s Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Regional Director (RD), and Learn Student Ambassador (MLSA) initiatives. She is responsible for nurturing, recruiting, and connecting community leaders in her region. Tina is passionate about helping others advance their careers by enhancing their technical and leadership skills. In her role, she supports technical community leaders, fostering a sense of belonging, encouraging the sharing of expertise on the Microsoft ecosystem, and highlighting their commitment to solving real-world challenges. Tina believes that people are the cornerstone of any community. Through strong community connections, she aims to empower everyone to achieve greater success.
Episode 144: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with Vivian Voss who attended Ignite 2024 in Chicago. Vivian starts by explaining the scale of the 20,000-person event. Then she continues by explaining some of the news on the Power Platform side, like the new Power Platform admin page and news to the Power Apps Plan Designer and of course Copilot Studio.
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Educated as an International Sales and Marketing Manager, I’ve found my passion in IT, specializing in Microsoft Dynamics CRM. With a strong sales and marketing background, I understand user needs and craft efficient, agile solutions. I excel in creating and customizing solutions within the Power Platform and D365 CE (and earlier versions), always aiming for a 360-degree customer view. Driven to optimize processes, I continue learning daily to bridge business needs and CRM capabilities.
Episode 143: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with Duke DeVan from RSM about the Opportunities the power platform and the community offer. Duke started by explaining how he was cooking competitively, joined Power Platform Community forums, and began speaking at conferences.
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As a Power Platform Supervisor and Architect at RSM, I specialize in leveraging the Microsoft Power Platform to enable clients to automate workflows, develop custom applications, and integrate various data sources. My expertise is backed by multiple Microsoft certifications, including Power Platform Fundamentals, Functional Consultant Associate, and App Maker Associate. These certifications underscore my proficiency and deep understanding of Microsoft products.
In addition to my role at RSM, I bring over five years of experience in self-employment as a Power Platform Consultant. This period has been marked by successful delivery of tailored solutions for a diverse range of projects and clients. My core competencies lie in Power Automate, Power Platform, and Microsoft Products, complemented by robust skills in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Recently, I have expanded my skill set to include Azure Logic Apps, enhancing my ability to create more complex and integrated solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem. This new expertise allows me to offer more comprehensive services, bridging various applications and services seamlessly for improved business processes.
My mission remains steadfast: to enable and empower organizations to optimize their processes, enhance their productivity, and achieve their goals using the Microsoft Power Platform. I am deeply passionate about continuous learning, sharing best practices, and devising innovative solutions that deliver tangible value and impact. My expanded expertise in Azure Logic Apps, combined with my experience and certifications, positions me uniquely to offer cutting-edge solutions in the ever-evolving landscape of business technology.
Episode 142: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with Mats Necker from knk Customer Engagement about Power Automate. Mats started by explaining how he convinced speakers to dye their hair at Color Cloud Hamburg. When discussing Power Automate, Mats is passionate about its power and all the abilities that it has, however, some drawbacks make it less suitable as an integration tool. He ends the episode with a discussion of both how we can help with improving a common community tenant and donating to see Mats do Drag at the Scottish Summit!
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I like lots of stuff 👉 Power Platform 💘 Dynamics 365 🚀 Azure 🧙♂️
I worked for over 10 years with Microsoft Biz Apps as a solution architect/developer, starting with Business Central nowadays love the Power Platform & Azure
Episode 141: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with Edit Kapcari from ORBIS SE about Power Platform Adoption Gone Wrong. Edit started by explaining why the Why is so important and why that is the top 1 failing in adoption.
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I have been part of the Microsoft ecosystem since mid-2017. My journey started as a Dynamics 365 Developer, focusing mainly on Sales with some involvement in Service. In 2018, I was introduced to Power Platform at a Microsoft Germany Partner Hackathon and helped develop a solution that predicts optimal ferry routes for logistics companies.
Today I am a Power Platform Advisor and lead an incredible team of experts at ORBIS SE, who are turning challenges into opportunities, by building innovative solutions and empowering organizations to reach new heights.
In implementation projects, I play a dynamic role, from pre-sales and sales activities to kick-off phases, transitioning to a supportive and facilitative role as the project progresses. However, when guiding organizations in adopting Power Platform and defining security guidelines, I take a holistic approach, assisting the customer throughout the entire journey, including assessing their infrastructure and needs, providing coaching and guidance on governance within Power Platform, and jointly implementing an adoption strategy encompassing Center of Excellence roles, responsibilities, delivery models, processes, culture and tools.
Episode 140: Markus Erlandsson and Malin Martnes chatted with Pauline Kolde from Cluster Reply about the art of customer insights. Pauline starts by explaining how she got into Customer Insights and got to where she is today. She then continues to talk about the current trends in customer data management and how data quality is at the heart of marketing.
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Hey there! I am a Dynamics 365 and Customer Experience consultant for more than 6 years now. Since Dynamics 365 Marketing came on the market, I’ve been whirling through the exciting world of segments, events and journeys. But there is also so much to discover and new things to do that it never gets boring.
In my quest for the simplest solutions, the Microsoft community has never disappointed me and has given me so much that I want to give back as well. This blog is my way to contribute and share my experiences and ideas with you.
But in my spare time it doesn’t get boring either. When I’m not working on client projects or writing this blog, you can find me scurrying around the world, eating good food, or knitting, knitting, knitting.
I’m super excited for you guys to be a part of my journey! And I hope you gain as much inspiration and knowledge from my posts as I have. Don’t forget to check back regularly, because there’s always something new to discover and learn!
