Announced last week, ILoveNAV,  an alternative outlet for Microsoft Dynamics NAV product feedback, will now be  managed and maintenaned by NAVUG. For the last two years, ArcherPoint, US-based Dynamics NAV consultancy and ILoveNAV founder, has been managing the site which aims to be a more open, social, and

I’m extremely excited to announce that I’ve joined the NAV Directions Board as the Marketing Chair.  Planning is already well underway for the 2013 NAV Directions Partner Event, October 6th-9th and with the experience and enthusiasm that the new board brings, this year’s event is on track to being

Being in Phoenix with over 600 attendees at NAV Directions 2012 is really a WOW experience. First, this is a volunteer-run event and second, I cannot believe the turnout and the growth over years past, attendees are from all over the US and beyond.

So attendance is great and yesterday’s keynote speaker…

More and more we’re hearing from the NAV community about what their EDI solution isn’t delivering, such as comprehensive document integration and no embedded ERP customizations. Until now these shortcomings may have been acceptable, but as EDI requirements evolve, businesses expand and alternative technology options enter the market, NAV users are now looking to change their strategy when it comes to managing EDI integration and compliance. Here’s What’s Trending…

[October 23, 2012] – Data Masons Software, LLC., a leading provider of Integrated EDI and Commerce solutions for Microsoft Dynamics®, is proud to announce its sponsorship of Directions 2012, October 27-30, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ. Directions is the only channel-driven event focused solely on Microsoft Dynamics NAV, providing a unique educational and networking opportunity for the NAV partner community.

NAVUG Forum 2012 kicked off today with a great audience in attendance, drawing approximately 340 attendees, which is around 100 more than last year’s event. As a regular attendee, it’s great to see the growth from year to year! Lee Weiner, NAVUG Chairperson kicked off the keynote and was followed by keynote speaker and Microsoft Dynamics NAV MVP, William (Bill) Pearson III.

Speaking of growth, we learned during the session that NAVUG itself has over 1000 members. I can remember the first NAVUG Forum that I attended years ago, much smaller in scale, and to watch how the event has evolved is an amazing attribute of the NAV community. The level of dedication the NAVUG team demonstrates in harnessing the power of this community falls nothing short of 100%. With a growing network of regional chapters and an expanding social media channel, the NAVUG member community is sure to see its reach continue outward.

During the opening session, Trish Boccuti, NAVUG Program Director, discussed the value of using social media channels and mentioned the use of Twitter hashtags to help connect the community. These social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) have been an integral part in knowledge sharing and networking within the community. To get started with Twitter Hashtags for the NAV Community, read this Hashtag blog post.

Trish also noted that NAVUG is using m.foreversnap.com as its online photo collection site for NAVUG photos. I believe you need an iPhone or Android and then search for Forever Snap in the market.

Other information coming from the NAVUG Forum Opening Session…

October is off to a great start with the launch of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013. This has been a highly-anticipated month with the upcoming User Group events in Seattle and I hope this technology release gives a surge of energy to the momentum and excitement building up in the community.

As for the NAV 2013 launch, Paul White, Senior Director – ERP Product Management at Microsoft, announced the availability yesterday on the Microsoft Dynamics ERP “The Edge” Blog and the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Team Blog…

If you subscribe to the NAVUG Magazine, did you catch Data Masons own Dennis Bruce featured on page 13 of the Fall 2012 issue? And not so much in a conventional way either. In this edition, the NAVUG team wants you to guess what Norbert Donnelly of GoGo Air and Dennis are talking about during one of the NAVUG events. Take a look at the picture and then we’ll throw you a few clues below…

Today the NAVUG Midwest Regional User Group is expecting over 75+ NAV professionals from the Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa and Kentucky areas for a day of knowledge-sharing and networking. That’s right, 75+ registered to attend this regional meeting. I haven’t received the official word yet, but my guess is that this will be a record breaking event for the NAVUG regional meetings.

If you’re planning to attend, don’t miss Data Masons’ Dennis Bruce who will be onsite to share his expertise on EDI for Microsoft Dynamics NAV. I think you’ll be interested to hear Dennis talk more about how your EDI and compliance requirements can be accomplished without any customizations to the NAV ERP. Then, following breakfast, head on over to hear Tom Taylor from Microsoft kick-off the event and give a Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 preview.

Attention all Dynamics NAV users in the Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa and Kentucky areas! Join Data Masons as we head out to the NAVUG Midwest Regional User Group Meeting on Wednesday, May 9th in Waupaca, WI.

We’re excited to join you and another anticipated 75+ NAV professionals for a day of knowledge-sharing and networking. Data Masons will be hosting breakfast, during which time you can hear a little more about our EDI for Dynamics NAV solution that avoids any customizations to the NAV ERP. Following breakfast, Tom Taylor from Microsoft will lead the event kick-off and give a Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 Preview (formerly known as NAV 7). Other highlights include…