1ClickFactory and QBS Group Merge to Form Companial, an International Network of Microsoft Dynamics Partners

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1ClickFactory and QBS Group merge to provide additional service offerings to customers as it becomes Companial, the largest and fastest-growing international network of Microsoft Dynamics Partners.

Leusden, The Netherlands, Vilinus, Lithuania, Feb. 2, 2022 –  1ClickFactory, based in Vilnius, Lithuania and QBS Group, headquartered in Leusden, the Netherlands, announced today, February 2nd, 2022, that the companies are merging to form a new company named Companial.

1ClickFacory and QBS Group are well known in the Microsoft Business Application area, providing services and licenses to Microsoft Dynamics Partners. When 1ClickFactory and QBS Group began its strategic partnership in 2017, it quickly became obvious that both companies’ offerings around technical services, enablement, license operation, support for Independent software vendors (ISV), marketing services and Dynamics Partner engagement were very complementary, all focused on Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform. Companial comes to market with a clear vision to become the preferred community for every Dynamics professional.

1ClickFactory is a Microsoft ISV Development Center and Gold Certified in Enterprise Resource Planning, Application Development and Cloud Platform. As a global business, it delivers services to 300+ Dynamics Partners in 40+ countries. 1ClickFactory’s high-quality Microsoft Dynamics 365 upgrade, development, and training services, together with its leading Microsoft Azure managed hosting service, help Microsoft Partners offer better business value to customers, delivering solutions on-premises and/or in the cloud.

“I am very excited to join forces and offer a One-Stop-Shop for every Dynamics Professional with Companial. Our clear mission is to exceed expectations by putting our Microsoft Partners at the center of all our efforts, offering outstanding services, developing and supporting Dynamics Partners on their (cloud) journey, and empowering them in all aspects of their business. The central word in our vision is “community”. We do everything to make the community work and to inspire those in it.

Companial promises that it’s easy to do business with us, that we offer a high-quality portfolio of services supporting all Dynamics workloads, and that we provide our Dynamics Partners with appealing offers!

We are dedicated to the success of our Dynamics Partners, and above all we prioritize personal relationships and a personal touch for the good of our community,”
Louis Rustenhoven, Chief Executive Officer, Companial.

QBS Group is the largest Dynamics ecosystem, second only to Microsoft itself. Situated in over 25 countries worldwide, with over 800 Partners that manage more than 40,000 customers, QBS Group was one of the only Dynamics-focused indirect Cloud Solution Providers. With its expertise and personal contact, QBS Group has helped Dynamics Partners transition to the cloud and supported them in driving the digital transformation. Microsoft has recently recognized QBS Group with the Inner Circle Award for Microsoft Business Applications 2021/22, the 8th year in a row QBS Group has received this honor.

“Seeing Dynamics Partners in our ecosystem scale is the number one thing for growth. We recognize that our Microsoft Partners are the wakeboard, and we want Microsoft Partners to be as efficient, capable, and notable as possible. We have had such great experiences with QBS and 1ClickFactory in the past and we are confident that this combination is really going to enable Companial to bring on more customers, do a better job, have a higher level of customer satisfaction, and have a great relationship with Microsoft. A win-win-win situation for everyone!”
Mike Morton, General Manager Business Central, Microsoft.

While the launch of Companial will have no impact on existing relationships and contracts that Dynamics Partners have with 1ClickFactory or QBS Group, Dynamics Partners can expect additional services and offerings that will help them to either establish a Microsoft Dynamics practice or evolve an existing business to enable digital transformation and better satisfy customers. One example is the newly announced partnership with Plataan, one of the leading training providers for Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform. This partnership will result in a full set of trainings and enablement tools that will be offered under the Companial brand to Dynamics Partners worldwide.

“I am happy to share my thoughts about the integration that is now happening between QBS and 1ClickFactory. We are excited and we think it’s a great move. Collectively, as a community, we have an enormous amount of work to do to take Dynamics customers forward to a bright Dynamics 365 cloud future. And only collectively do we have the resources to make that happen in any kind of sensitive timeframe. We are already enjoying working with your team to move our customers forward and we hope to do much more of that in the future and having a single throat to choke. We look forward to working with you”
Paul White, Chief Executive Officer at The NAV | 365 People

About Companial

Companial is the largest and fastest-growing international network of Microsoft Dynamics

Partners. Companial supports its Dynamics Partners – Resellers, System Integrators, Service Providers, and ISVs – with business and technical services aimed at growing revenue, lowering costs, and improving customer satisfaction. Companial is an official SMB ERP Distributor; Indirect CSP Provider for Microsoft; a Microsoft ISV Development Center; and Gold Certified in Enterprise Resource Planning, Application Development and Cloud Platform. Companial’s high-quality Microsoft Dynamics 365 upgrade, development, and migration services, together with its leading Microsoft Azure managed hosting service, helps Microsoft Partners offer better business value to their customers when delivering solutions on-premises and/or in the cloud. Companial is currently delivering and supporting over 1000 Dynamics Partners in more than 40 countries worldwide.

For more information reach out to: Ursula Koller, ukoller@qbsgroup.com

Visit our website: www.companial.com

Strategic Partnership QBS Group and 1Clickfactory with Plataan

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Plataan, based in Hasselt, Belgium and QBS Group, headquartered in Leusden, The Netherlands announced today that they will join forces moving forward. As of January 2022, QBS Group has acquired a shareholder majority of Plataan.

This transaction is an important step in the strategy of QBS Group to enhance the portfolio of partner growth services delivered to the worldwide Dynamics partner channel. It perfectly fits in the vision of the group to be the most preferred community and center of expertise for every Dynamics professional in the world.

In 2021 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) SaaS growth figures showed that it is now imperative that Dynamics partners become proficient in the relevant Dynamics 365 Business Central competencies, skills and knowledge. The tremendous growth of Business Central SaaS is also reflected in the accelerated intake and number of certifications of new Business Central professionals in the “Business Central Booster” Training Program delivered by Plataan. This program is a virtual online program designed to learn through practical, hands-on exercises whilst being guided by an experienced certified trainer. Apart from the Booster programs for Dynamics Business Central, Plataan is offering training courses for Microsoft’s Power Platform, Office 365 and the Customer Engagement workloads.

With this important strategic announcement, QBS Group and Plataan move into a league of their own when it comes to training capabilities, capacity and coverage to serve the Dynamics partner channel:

We consider Plataan as a leading strategic training partner for our community of current and future Dynamics partners. The ambition of Plataan to build all-inclusive online competency programs for Dynamics partners perfectly fits with our unique set of technical services covering Business Central, F&O, PowerApps and Customer Engagement and our expertise in Traditional and CSP (Cloud) licensing. We’re all looking forward to a great collaboration with multiple benefits for our partner community!
 Louis Rustenhoven, CEO QBS Group & 1ClickFactory

 

Both companies are true partner focused organisations. Both have a ‘Microsoft Dynamics only’ strategy. No other Value-Added Distributor in the worldwide Microsoft channel can claim this. Our (digital) training offerings and capabilities combined with the sales & marketing and deep technical skills of QBS Group & 1ClickFactory together plus their wide international distribution network create a great fit! The Dynamics partner community can expect from us more attractive training offerings, including offerings around the domain of D365 Finance & Supply Chain and Power Platform.
Vincent Bellefroid, Partner Plataan

 

Directions EMEA: Moving to Dynamics 365 Business Central SaaS: How to Deliver a Thriving Revenue Stream

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The Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central SaaS customer base is increasing exponentially due to growing demand for upgrades, and new customers queuing up outside Microsoft Dynamics Partners’ doors. As more customers push for a move to the cloud, increasing focus on your cloud-first strategy to meet that demand means you can beat your competitors. But if you do increase your focus on the cloud and Business Central SaaS, how do you make sure that pays off for you in the long term? Join our ISV session to learn how to generate more service revenue from Dynamics 365 Business Central SaaS.

Dennis Schulte, Region Lead QBS DACH

Speaker Dennis Schulte, Region Lead QBS DACH

With more than 14 years in the Microsoft Business, Dennis knows today’s challenges a Partner has, very well. Was he responsible in several roles for Sales, marketing, Business Development and working as general manager for a German Partner, he is now working at QBS and 1ClickFactory for more than 3,5 years. Starting to be responsible for the business development of 1ClickFactory in the DACH Region and to serve the DACH market as Account Manager and Business Central expert he is meanwhile leading the QBS DACH Community since September 2021.

 

Join the session on Thursday, October 28, 2021, | From 12 – 12.-12.45 | Room: Brown 3

 

Here you see all QBS sessions at Directions:

  • Herman van Leeuwen: There is a solution for almost every business challenge, but where can you find it? Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | From: 11:00:00 to 11:45:00 | Room: AMBER5+6
  • Chris Parkes: Go to Market with Power Platform. Wednesday, October 27, 2021 |  From: 11:00:00 to 11:45:00 |   Room: Coral 3
  • William van Voorthuijsen: How to rapidly sell Business Central as a 100% fit, and let your customers recognize the value immediately. Thursday, October 28, 2021 | From: 11:00:00 to 11:45:00 | Room: AMBER5+6

Have a look at the sessions of 1Click Factory at Directions

Pass by at our booth S09 – we are looking forward to seeing you at Directions EMEA in Milan.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us!

Directions EMEA in Milan and we as QBS Group will be there!

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It was a tough year without meeting each other in person, having the network possibilities at events and not seeing each other in the conference of Directions. But the focus at this event will be on the fall release of Dynamics 365 Business Central, efficient use of the new development environment, cloud infrastructure and Power Platform.
Gain first-hand knowledge about Dynamics 365 Business Central and the Power Platform.

Innovate your business to successfully deal with technological requirements, and new pricing and sales policies. Offer customers outstanding extensions, innovative solutions, and apps in AppSource using Business Central, Azure Services, Microsoft Power Platform, AI and Machine Learning Collaborate with Microsoft and other Dynamics partners worldwide to enhance your offerings and SMB market presence.

Join Directions EMEA 2021 in Milan on October 27-29, 2021 and get inspired by the QBS presentations during our expertise sessions.

See you in Milan!

 

How to rapidly sell Business Central as a 100% fit, and let your customers recognize the value immediately.

William van Voorthuijsen
William van Voorthuijsen

Target audience: Sales & Marketing, Leadership, Consulting

In this session, you will learn the tips and tricks on how to sell Business Central SaaS to customers in the lower end of the SMB space. We all know that those customers don’t expect high implementation costs. They would rather love to recognize the value of Business Central immediately at low costs and as a great fit with their business. Learn how to complete standard Business Central with some great AppSource offerings and rapid implementations making use of wizards so that your end customers are up and running very quickly as well as recognizing the value of using Business Central in their business.

Session Info – Thursday, October 28, 2021 – 11.00 a.m. – Room Amber 5+6

There is a solution for almost every business challenge, but where can you find it?

Herman van Leeuwen QBS group
Herman van Leeuwen

Target audience: Sales & Marketing

The cloud transformation offers the opportunity to use a dedicated ISV solution rather than developing customizations. Today there are over 1,500 Business Central solutions published on AppSource. Herman will explain how you can find the right solution.

Session Info – Wednesday, October 27, 2021 – 11.00 a.m. – Room Amber 5+6

Go to Market with Power Platform

Chris Parkes
Chris Parkes

Target audience: Sales & Marketing, Leadership

Power Platform is just that, a Platform. It’s difficult to go to market with a platform proposition to your customers so how can you start to make money from Power Platform and associated technologies?  If you would like to think about how you can go from Dynamics 365 or Business Central to broader Business Applications, you need to think outside of the product box and broadly consider what can be delivered.  Attend this session to learn about how you can begin to commercialise power platforms, what scenarios may fit the market, what has worked well for partners already and what you will need to consider to get ready to start a successful Power Platform practice.

Session Info – Wednesday, October 27, 2021 – 11.00 a.m. – Room Coral 3

Have a look at the sessions of 1Click Factory at Directions

Pass by at our booth S09 – a nice surprise is waiting for you!

We are looking forward to seeing you at Directions EMEA in Milan.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us!

QBS Group has been announced 8th time in a row by Microsoft for Inner Circle for Microsoft Business Applications 2021/22.

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QBS Group has achieved the prestigious 2021/2022 Inner Circle status for Microsoft Business Applications for the 8th time in a row. Since starting up, QBS Group has received this outstanding honorable award every year. Inner Circle members have performed to a high standard of excellence by delivering valuable solutions that help organizations achieve increased success.

Membership in this elite group is based on sales achievements that rank QBS Group in the top echelon of Microsoft’s Business Applications global network of partners. Inner Circle members have performed to a high standard of excellence by delivering valuable solutions that help organizations achieve increased success. According to Microsoft the Business Applications Inner Circle partners represent the top 1% of the total Business Applications ecosystem.

“In a year of deep business transformation for every company and every industry on the planet, it is extremely rewarding to be able to recognize Microsoft Business Applications partners from every corner of the world that accelerated our joint customers’ digital transformation and drove unsurpassed customer success,” said Cecilia Flombaum, Microsoft Business Applications Ecosystem Lead. “Our Inner Circle members are chosen based on their business performance as well as capabilities as an organization, whether that’s creating IP, developing solutions, or having an industry leading focus on digital transformation. Microsoft is honored to recognize QBS Group for their achievements this past year, their dedication to our customers, and their innovation around the Microsoft Cloud.” 

“We are very excited that QBS is part of the exclusive Inner Circle members club in 2021/22. QBS has achieved this award for the eighth time in a row. Our promise towards the QBS partner community and our deep dedication to the Microsoft Dynamics World is still unbroken. We will make optimal use of this membership to continuously improve and strengthen our position in such a great partner community. This gives us a unique position that I know Microsoft appreciates and our partners can benefit from.” Michael Hartmann, CEO of QBS Group

 

 

Cloud Printing Service for Dynamics 365 Business Central

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Printing in cloud scenarios can be a bit challenging, especially if the number of prints is relatively high and/or the printer is not modern (born in the cloud). Examples are zebra printers using ZPL streams and printing a CMR (freight document) using matrix printers. These printers are often a bit older and can be quite expensive to replace.

Printing should not be blocking any cloud migration so in order to connect older devices to Business Central we decided to share this repository on GitHub.

What does Print Service do?

Business Central allows you to store files in Azure Blob Storage with a simple HTTP request. These files can contain information required for printing such as a ZPL string or a PDF file.

The tool on GitHub allows you to run a windows service on any machine that has a connection to your local printers. Most often this will be an Azure Virtual Machine connected to the local network, but in theory, it can also be an old box sitting in a corner of your office with an internet connection.

Periodically the windows service will connect to the Azure Blob Storage and check for new files. The contents of this file can be processed and sent to any printer using software that is supported using DotNET Framework.

In the example, a ZPL string is sent to a Zebra printer using an open socket connection.

Optionally you can use any publicly available libraries to send contents of PDF files to printers in your network.

An example tool can be pdfprint.exe from VeryPDF.com. This can be executed from the Windows command prompt. Another option is to add SpirePDF to the project from nuget.org.

Author: Mark Brummel

QBS Group and MindsUnited Join Forces

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In 2017 Quattro Business Solutions (QBS) the world’s largest Value Add SMB Distributor for Microsoft Dynamics announced a strategic partnership.  Due to the continued success of both companies, from September 2020, an agreement was made to enable QBS to become the majority shareholder, fully integrating MindsUnited into the QBS Group of companies.

This partnership combines the distribution capabilities and ERP expertise from QBS with leading Power Platform and CRM knowledge from MindsUnited.  Through 15+ years of experience in building and operating Microsoft practices of all sizes, MindsUnited can now bring the deep focus and knowledge that they have on the most innovative cloud business applications platform, Dynamics 365 and Power Apps, to all QBS partners.

“We believe that QBS have unprecedented levels of service available to the partner channel, combining tools for operational excellence, core technical services and outsourced development and delivery for all Microsoft business applications products.  For QBS partners, this means that the breadth of service and CSP licensing requirements that they have can be catered for from one single supplier” says Chris Parkes, Power Platform Channel Development Manager at QBS.

“Combining the strength of both companies allows QBS to help partners expand and grow beyond Business Central into business applications bringing the deep knowledge of traditional Microsoft CRM products and a core skill-set around Dynamics 365 and Power Platform to services provided.  QBS are now perfectly placed to help partners fully embrace the cloud-based future of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Applications platform in its entirety.”

With offerings such as the Cloud Partner Panel (CPP) and pre-built Power Apps solutions, QBS and MindsUnited have created a package that enables partners to manage implementations in a scalable way, monitor customers tenants at scale and get insights into usage and performance.  The CPP also supports pushing changes and updates to solution packages in an easy and secure way whilst providing a mechanism to protect the monetization of intellectual property (IP) that is deployed to customer tenants.

“We provide a pro-active way to manage all Dynamics 365 implementations and Power Apps in one place,” says Michel van den Brink, Dynamics 365 & Power Platform architect and owner of MindsUnited.  “The Cloud Partner Panel brings continual deployment and monitoring to Dynamics 365 and Power Apps together, in one central portal, so that partners can focus on their core business whilst minimising the need to deal with routine operations, administration and maintenance.  These tools are now readily available to partners through their membership with QBS.”

Sana Commerce and QBS group take their partnership to the next level with QBS Navigator

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Sana Commerce and QBS group progress their 5-year partnership with the implementation of QBS Navigator, the company’s latest marketplace. As an e-commerce provider for integrated e-commerce solutions with Microsoft Dynamics, Sana Commerce is a perfect match for QBS Group, a long-time support company for Microsoft Dynamics partners worldwide.

QBS Group supports Microsoft’s Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) with marketplaces to promote and leverage their solutions. On November 12, Sana Commerce delivered their latest marketplace, QBS Navigator, a tool for resellers within the QBS community to find proper solutions for their specific business needs. Until QBS Navigator, there were no tools or platforms designed to help resellers easily find solutions based on customer needs.

“If partners want to have a hassle-free buying journey to search and find digital solutions for your customers then sign up for the QBS marketplace.”

Herman van Leeuwen, driving innovation at QBS Group

Exceeding partner expectations

QBS Navigator also now offers ISVs, like Sana Commerce, a place for Microsoft Dynamics resellers to transact licenses for their solutions. This was a bonus for Sana Commerce, as ERP resellers can now order their Sana licenses for Microsoft Dynamics 365 directly from Navigator. Partners also benefit from exposure to QBS Group’s vast network. “QBS Group offers us an expansive network. Sana Commerce is a scaleup, so we love the scalability of having partners we can reach out to, who have partners around the globe,” says Robert Verkade, Vice President of New Business Development at Sana Commerce.

“ISVs working with QBS Group have access to a partner eco-system of over 800 partners. We have people on the ground with the cultural understanding, we can filter the interest and have this continuous dialogue with our partners. We recommend partners, and this helps our partners out. Our partnership with Sana Commerce is all about selling and working together and we’ve been doing this successfully for over 5 years.”

Nelson Tavares da Silva, driving ISV success at QBS Group

Get the latest insights at the Directions EMEA 2020

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Directions4Partners Virtual 2020 is focusing on bringing state-of-the-art keynotes and sessions about how the SMB market can unlock their full technological potential with ERP, CRM and Cloud solutions in the form of the Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and Azure.

QBS Group will be at this event as a Silver Sponsor. Our booth number is Silver05, we would be happy if you could pass by.

Day 1 – 3 November 2020

Day 2 – 4 November 2020

Day 3 – 5 November 2020

Get the latest insights at the Directions EMEA 2020 and get inspired by QBS Group.

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Directions4Partners Virtual 2020 is focusing on bringing state-of-the-art keynotes and sessions about how the SMB market can unlock their full technological potential with ERP, CRM and Cloud solutions in the form of the Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and Azure.

QBS Group will be at this event as a Silver Sponsor. Our booth number is Silver05, we would be happy if you could pass by.

We have a main QBS presentation and are in four expertise sessions present.

WHAT ARE THE BLOCKERS SLOWING DOWN MIGRATIONS TO BUSINESS CENTRAL SAAS?

Thursday, November 05
11:30 – 12.15


Will McIntee

Join Will to discuss one of the biggest challenges all NAV and Business Central partners are facing today: Cloud Migrations. This is not a technical discussion – it’s a focus on the commercial challenges we are dealing with! We are going to specifically describe the key three blockers that a lot of partners are encountering. We are then going to have a CONVERSATION about ways to address the blockers, but also use it as an opportunity to capture the NAV and BC partner community feedback to ensure that we can provide the right help to the channel!

 

DYNAMICS 365 FOR MARKETING – THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE HEROES

Tuesday, November 3
10.45 – 11.30

   
Ursula Koller               Victoria Danek

As Microsoft Business Application Distributer, we mainly use Microsoft technology and therefore we decided in beginning 2020 to leave our old Microsoft CRM with 3rd party marketing add-ons behind and move on with the all including Dynamics 365 Marketing as one of the early adopters worldwide. This was a tough decision with a high impact on our core processes.

In this session, we will not only share our learnings from this transition project, but we will also share how we achieve our main marketing targets like avoiding data silos, providing relevant decision-making basis for everyone within QBS or to simplify you own Marketing procedures with Dynamics 365 Marketing.

 

MIGRATING TO DYNAMICS 365 BUSINESS CENTRAL  SAAS – TIPS FOR THIS ‘TOUGH JOURNEY’ BASED ON EXPERIENCES

Tuesday, November 3
14.30 – 15.15 


William van Voorthuijsen

“Migrating to BC SaaS – Prioritization is king. When it comes to protecting your installed base it’s crucial that you have the ability to support customers in whatever direction they choose. The days when customers relied solely on their partners informing them of their options are long gone – and competition is banging away hard on the doors of your clients. Some customers are ripe for a migration here and now – either as rip-and-replace or a true migration. Others have complicated implementation scenarios that will take a while to untangle. But don’t be mistaken – these customers also at some point will need assistance to move to the next solution – so better you than the competition! But – you can’t migrate all customers at once – so how do you go about creating a plan for all customers in your installed base – so that this fits your business and your pace? Get guidance and toolkit.”

 

HOW TO ACTIVATE AND ACCELERATE YOUR IP BUSINESS; APPSOURCE, CO-SELL, REVENUE, DIY OR BUILD A CHANNEL

Tuesday, November 3
14.30 – 15.30


Nelson Tavares da Silva

Having IP, your first focus is on developing and delivering the best possible solution to your customers. Keeping up with the innovations of Microsoft and the associated life cycles is your main priority. The second focus is selling your products in a direct or indirect sales motion. Doing both in a timely, cost-effective and highly professional matter is a huge challenge for most companies.

Learn from our (1CF and QBS) ISV joint GoToMarket experiences. What is the commercial truth of working with Microsoft AppSource and how are they living up to the BC extension expectations? During this session, we will give you our insights, deliverables, experiences and open feedback of our IP GTM journey with ISV’s.”

 

POWERAPPS – THE PAINS AND GAINS

Thursday, November 5
13.00-13.45 


Herman van Leeuwen

PowerApps are here to stay. Microsoft is continuously developing new capabilities within the Power Platform to enable the digital transformation of your customer. It enables end-users of varying skills sets to build apps efficiently with investments in modern experiences, reusable custom controls, and best practices. What are the consequences for your Business Central Value proposition? Herman explains how you can incorporate PowerApps successfully.”

Check also the website of our sister company 1 Click Factory https://www.1clickfactory.com/directions4partners 

insightsoftware builds further on Jet Global deal by partnering with QBS Group for an EMEA-wide collaboration

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insightsoftware and QBS Group have signed an agreement for the distribution of cloud licensing via the QBS Marketplace. By doing so, both parties expect to grow and increase partner capacity via the largest ecosystem of Microsoft Business Central partners in the world.  QBS Group started their ISV partner program about one year ago, which enables insightsoftware to bring Jet Reports, Jet Analytics and Jet Budgets to market using the huge network of QBS Group resellers within EMEA. QBS Group takes care of the provisioning of the solution via their ISV marketplace (creating admin efficiency for all parties involved) and works closely with the insightsoftware teams to find new partners willing to expand their portfolio with insightsoftware’s reporting, analytics, and budgeting solutions.

QBS Group will also position and use the power of insightsoftware’s Jet solutions in the ‘NOW IS THE TIME” migration campaign and highlight the advantages of implementing a Data Warehouse solution during an ERP upgrade. Businesses that decide to implement a Data Warehouse during the ERP project will discover that doing so provides an opportunity to address all of their data quality issues.

“With QBS Group, we team up with a partner who understands the cloud SMB market and has a clear focus on the Microsoft Business Applications space. QBS Group is able to position and reach the right partners for our solutions in a quick and efficient way,” says George Brown, SVP of Partnerships at insightsoftware. “By adding insightsoftware’s portfolio of products to our fast-growing Marketplace, it will bring another great ISV solution for Microsoft Dynamics Business Central. This way our partners can cross and upsell to their customers and discuss around the assessment of data quality in case they want to convert,” says Nelson Tavares da Silva, VP Business Development, responsible for the ISV strategy and execution at QBS Group.

Closer Cooperation between QBS Group and 1Click Factory

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As of September, Soren Fink Jensen, CEO of 1ClickFactory will join the Board of The IT Channel Company. This is a further strengthening of the already well-established collaboration between QBS Group and 1ClickFactory.

The cooperation between QBS and 1ClickFactory combines unique service offerings to the Dynamics partner channel. The joined goal is to support partners in their transformation to the Cloud and therefore enabling them to grow their Microsoft Dynamics business. This combination is unique within the Microsoft Dynamics Channel and offers invincible added value of Dynamics Expertise to make a difference in the market.

“I am very excited that Soren will join the TICC Board as he brings a lot of Dynamics experience, expertise and insights gained from his leadership at 1ClickFactory, Microsoft and Navision to the Board table”, says Louis Rustenhoven, CEO at The IT Channel Company.

QBS Group is announced by Microsoft for Inner Circle for Microsoft Business Applications 2020/21

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QBS Group has achieved the prestigious 2020/2021 Inner Circle status for Microsoft Business Applications for the 7th time in a row. Since starting up, QBS Group has received this outstanding honorable award every year. Inner Circle members have performed to a high standard of excellence by delivering valuable solutions that help organizations achieve increased success.

“I am happy to inform you earned membership in the 2020/2021 Inner Circle for Microsoft Business Applications. Your outstanding performance has placed you in an elite group of our most strategic Microsoft Business Applications partners from across the globe. I want to thank you for your deep commitment and devotion to your customers, as well as your commitment to business excellence. We are extremely excited to have you a part of this group!”

Cecilia Flombaum, Sr Director Ecosystem Lead for Microsoft Business Applications

This recognition of Inner Circle for Microsoft Business Applications came during virtual Microsoft Inspire, the annual premier partner event, which took place July 21-23.

Michael Hartmann, CEO of QBS Group says: “We are proud that QBS was again able to be nominated for this exclusive Inner Circle members club in 2020/21. QBS has achieved this award for the seventh time in a row. As in previous years, we will make optimal use of this membership to work for the QBS partner community. Our deep dedication to the Microsoft Dynamics world and our position in such a great partner community gives us a unique position that I know Microsoft appreciates and our partners can benefit from.”

QBS Summer School 2020

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Even with the new normal, summer remains the perfect time of year to reflect on your business effectiveness and to steer your (professional) interest towards key topics that should be prioritized when the summer holidays are over.

As we are Dynamics Fanatics, we have decided to put together a program of webinars and training around topics that are not that common in your day-to-day offerings (as yet) and that will pave the way for successful Business Central Partners in the immediate future. These topics have been carefully selected by working together with highly respected Business Central MVPs, who are very adamant that these are areas for careful consideration and investment moving forward. We think you should listen to their advice very attentively!

You are invited to participate in our QBS Summer School offerings, whether you are locked down in your home office, left behind in your corporate building or stretching your legs on a beach house terrace!

Training courses:

ForNav Consultant Training – 21 and 28 August 2020

ForNav Developer Training – 21 and 28 August 2020

Power Platform Basic Bootcamp (Level 100-200) – 30 September 2020

Opplus – Introduction to the banking solution – Recording

FREE Webinars:

Let Azure Application Insights work for you – 12 August 2020

Boost your IP migration – 5 August 2020

The relevance of Azure in combination with Dynamics 365 Business Central – 19 August 2020

 

Complete installed base migration to Microsoft 365 Business Central SaaS

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This weekend Microsoft reseller Beta migrated their complete installed base from their hosted environment to Microsoft 365 Business Central SaaS. The end-customers of Beta are using a set of ISV solutions; Beta365, Continia Document Capture, Opplus365, and several modules of OneBizz. All their end-customers are now enjoying the benefits of the online business platform.

The migration was organized and managed by the specialists of QBS Group. Jasper van Geest, QBS Group; “Before we even could start, we had to align all the different ISV solutions, including Microsoft. Thanks to the close cooperation and clear orchestration, we could do a smooth migration from hosted NAV to Business Central SaaS”.

All the findings and sample runbook are adopted in the QBS Group ISV acceleration program, which helps ISVs and VARs migrate their solutions and end-customers to Business Central SaaS.

LS Retail and QBS sign agreement

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Meet LS Express, the online POS for SMB retailers built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

LS Retail and QBS Group have signed an agreement for the distribution of the LS Express software solution, based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Distribution will start with Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom, but the plan is to expand to all the countries that QBS is actively serving (25 today).

LS Retail’s goal is to bring LS Express, an online POS solution for small and medium retailers, to a larger market using the vast network of resellers of QBS in Europe and the Middle East. This will be achieved through QBS Group’s ISV partner program, which was launched about one year ago.

QBS Group will take care of the provisioning of the solution via their ISV marketplace. They will provide partners with training on LS Express via their QBS Academy, and attract new partners via their “Ready to Start ” program.

 

“QBS is a trusted partner, who we have cooperated effectively with for many years. We share the common goal to increase the number of businesses operating on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. We look forward to reaching out to the SMB retailers in the QBS reseller network and introducing them to LS Express, which is an ideal add-on for retail businesses using Business Central”, says Sigrun Dora Saevinsdottir, COO at LS Retail.

“LS Retail’s LS Express solution is a great addition to our ISV marketplace. This is a fast growing platform that brings together the best ISV solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, so our resellers and their customers can enjoy seamless provisioning and billing”, says Nelson Tavares da Silva, VP Business Development, responsible for the ISV strategy and execution at QBS Group.

 

Together, LS Retail and QBS Group can make a difference for the QBS resellers and their customers who need a fast and efficient retail software solution built on trusted Microsoft technology. Learn more about LS Express at https://lsexpress.lsretail.com/

QBS Academy – Online Courses VILTs

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For New Starters / Consultants coming from Compete ERP

Business Central Advanced Product Specialist Program – Essentials Pack (powered by Business Central Booster)

Business Central Advanced Product Specialist Program – Essentials Pack (powered by Business

Central Booster). Our comprehensive Functional Product Professional Program (powered by Business Central Booster) will boost you right into the Business Central professional consultancy practice! Based on +24 real-world implementation scenarios, the program leads your learning journey from “Zero to Hero” and keeps you aligned with implementation best practices.

This program includes everything you need to jumpstart a Consultant career in Business Central.  URL: https://www.qbsgroup.com/qbstraining/business–central–advanced–product–specialistprogram–essentials–pack–powered–by–business–central–booster–glo–2/  

 

Business Central Advanced Product Specialist Program – Premium Pack (powered by Business Central Booster)

Our comprehensive Functional Product Professional Program (powered by Business Central Booster) will boost you right into the Business Central professional consultancy practice! Based on +24 real-world implementation scenarios, the program leads your learning journey from “Zero to Hero” and keeps you aligned with implementation best practices.  

This program includes everything you need to jumpstart a Consultant career in Business Central. URL: https://www.qbsgroup.com/qbstraining/business–central–advanced–product–specialistprogram–premium–pack–powered–by–business–central–booster–glo–2/

 

 

Training for all BC/CE/PP students

D365 BC Technical Implementation Training Online (Level 200-300)

This Dynamics 365 Business Central Technical Implementation training will provide a full overview of what you need to be aware of when implementing Business Central.

URL: https://www.qbsgroup.com/qbstraining/d365–bc–technical–implementation–training_onlinelevel–200–300–glo/

DEVOPS for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Online)

Optimize your development practice for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with DevOps. This course covers in-depth topics like Source Code Management, GIT, Agile, Azure DevOps and Build & Test Automation.

URL:https://www.qbsgroup.com/qbstraining/devops–for–microsoft–dynamics–365–businesscentral–online–glo/

 

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Impact on Consultants (Online)

This two-day Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central course focusses on the impact of this for implementation consultants and support engineers. What is cloud? What are extensions? Can I deploy extensions? What is a tenant? How do we deploy Business Central as an app, on-prem or hybrid? What is Visual Studio code? Is the customization process changed? Can I still use Fob files?

URL: https://www.qbsgroup.com/qbstraining/microsoft–dynamics–365–business–central–impacton–consultants–online–glo/

Mastering Advanced Development Techniques in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Online)

This training is intended for Microsoft Dynamics Business Central developers with knowledge and experience in Business Central development.

URL:https://www.qbsgroup.com/qbstraining/mastering–advanced–development–techniques–inmicrosoft–dynamics–365–business–central–online–glo/

Dynamics 365 Business Central Automated Testing Online

With the advent of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, the new cloud-based offering, and the evolution of Microsoft Dynamics NAV, developers must learn new development environments and skills. AppSource apps will require developers to write Automated Testing for their apps, and any customizations you would do for Business Central has the potential of breaking when Microsoft does a new release.

URL: https://www.qbsgroup.com/qbstraining/dynamics–365–business–central–automatedtesting_online–glo/

Development Foundation in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Online)

This 5 day Development Foundation in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central training is your starting point if you want to customize and tailor Business Central to the needs of your user organisation.

This training will give you a deep understanding of all the basic objects in the Business Central development environment like Tables, Pages and CodeUnits and you will explore Table and Page

Extensions.

URL: https://www.qbsgroup.com/qbstraining/development–foundation–in–microsoft–dynamics–365business–central–online–glo/

Dynamics 365 Sales Bootcamp (online) (MB-210) (Level 100-200)

During the Product Basics Bootcamp we go over the product basics from a consultant’s unique perspective in a two-day on-line interactive training setup.  

URL: https://www.qbsgroup.com/qbstraining/dynamics–365–sales–bootcamp–online–mb–210level–100–200–glo/

Power Platform Basic Bootcamp Online (Level 100-200)

This two-day course introduces Power Platform to business consultants, integration consultants and (pre-) sales specialists. During these 2 very hands on days, you’ll learn to build your own apps, configure automation and build reporting dashboards

URL: https://www.qbsgroup.com/qbstraining/power–platform–basic–bootcamp_online–level–100200–glo/

Dynamics 365 Advanced Configuration Bootcamp (online) (MB-200 and MB 716) (Level 300-400)

During the Advanced Configuration Bootcamp we cover more extensive functional and technical implementation techniques to tailor CE to the customer’s requirements and business processes.  URL: https://www.qbsgroup.com/qbstraining/dynamics–365–advanced–configuration–bootcamponline–mb–200–and–mb–716–level–300–400–glo/

 

 

Power Platform Advanced Preparation Day Online

The Power Platform Advanced preparation day serves as an accelerated intro into the Power Platform world for professionals who are not familiar yet with Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and Common Data Service customizations & deployment.

URL: https://www.qbsgroup.com/qbstraining/power–platform–advanced–preparation–day_onlineglo/

Power Platform Advanced Bootcamp Online

Please be aware that the Power Platform Advanced Preparation day is mandatory for all participants who want to participate on the Power platform Advanced bootcamp.

If you meet one of the conditions below, you are exempt from this pre-day:

  • You have experience in customizing D365 CRM (more than 2 years)
  • You passed the MB2-716 exam
  • You followed the bootcamp: Dynamics 365 Advanced Configuration

The Power Platform Advanced Bootcamp covers all aspects in building., extending and implementing the Power Platform products in extensive technical detail for professionals (Consultants and Developers), with 2-5+ years experience in Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement deployment and customization.

URL: https://www.qbsgroup.com/qbstraining/power–platform–advanced–bootcamp_online–glo/

Dynamics 365 Marketing Bootcamp

During this 2 day online course, we cover the Dynamics 365 for Marketing features and how to use, configure and implement them.

URL: https://www.qbsgroup.com/qbstraining/dynamics–365–marketing–bootcamp–glo/

Power BI for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Online)

This Microsoft Power BI training will enable you to unleash the power of Microsoft Power BI on Microsoft 365 Business Central & NAV data. You will learn all essential insights of Microsoft Power BI and apply them on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and NAV data.

URL: https://www.qbsgroup.com/qbstraining/power–bi–for–microsoft–dynamics–365–businesscentral–online–glo/

 

 

 

Didn’t find the training you were looking for? Contact training@qbsgroup.com

UPDATE – QBS Group support through the COVID-19 outbreak

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On this page, we will be collecting all the business-relevant information that can help, inspire and support us all through this crisis, as well as post best practices that may be helpful. You can always book us for a (virtual) cup of coffee – we’d love to have a talk and discuss how we can help!

Update from Michael Hartmann, CEO, QBS group

“As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, I want to share with you QBS Group’s plans to ensure business continuity not just for QBS Group but also some practical advice from the QBS community to the QBS community. Our top priorities continue to be the health and well-being of our employees, ensuring uninterrupted service to our partners, and finally, doing our part in preventing further spread of the virus. QBS Group is consistently focused on business continuity and we are fully prepared to continue our operations during the COVID-19 outbreak.”

Update May 26, 2020:

Now that the world is gradually coming out of lock-down – we all seem to look left and right to find that nothing has really changed, while at the same time everything has. As a comment we heard “we’re not going back to work – we’re going forward to work” so rigthfully puts it. It may sound as a cliche – but now more than ever your customers will rely on you to advise them on best use of technology to help them move their business forward. Our VP of Business Development, Nelson Tavares da Silva, has written this blog piece reflecting on recent commentary track from Satya Nadella to the Q3 earnings report from Microsoft.

Business in a post Covid-19 world

 

Community sharing

QBS Group Partner Yammer dedicated corona forum: in time of crisis people normally come together. Let’s “come together” virtually to share any input or experiences. Visit our Yammer group

QBS YouTube channel with short inspirational stories that may help us all to better cope with challenges.

QBS Talk on how to effectively use the Office 365 tools when working from home

If you have similar ideas to share – then please send mail to QBS Marketing Lead, Anne Jakobsen (ajakobsen@qbsgroup.com)

 

Country specific advice

Below we include the details on individual governmental  “packages” that are being launched to help businesses running during the crisis. If you know of something that should be listed – let us know via marketing@qbsgroup.com – so that we may share with the community.

 

Austria:

Official site for all things related to corona and business: https://www.wko.at/service/aussenwirtschaft/coronavirus-wirtschaftskammer-als-anlaufstelle.html

 

Belgium:

Official site for all things related to corona and business:

https://economie.fgov.be/nl/themas/ondernemingen/het-coronavirus-en-zijn

 

Denmark

Lancerede pakker:

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Kontakt:

Er du virksomhed eller organisation, kan du få mere information på Erhvervsstyrelsens hotline på tlf. 72 20 00 34 (hverdage 08.30-16.00 / fredag 09.00-15.00).

Germany:

Official site for all things related to corona and business: https://www.bmwi.de/Redaktion/DE/Dossier/coronavirus.html

 

France:

Official site for all things related to corona and business:

https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19

 

Italy:

Decreto Ministeriale ‘Cura Italia’

Covid 19 Regole Sul Lavoro

 

Netherlands:

Official site for all things related to corona and business:

https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19

 

Norway:

https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/regjeringens-strakstiltak-for-a-dempe-de-okonomiske-virkningene-av-koronaviruset/id2693442/

 

Polska:

Aktualne informacje i zalecenia dotyczące koronawirusa: https://www.gov.pl/web/koronawirus

Całodobowa infolinia NFZ w zakresie informacji o koronawirusie: 800-190-590

 

South Africa:

For South Africa no official governmental business advice has yet been announced – but our Regional Lead for the MEA region, based out of Johannesburg has written this personal post, with some reflections on situation. We will post as soon as we hear any relevant news.

Spain:

Please see this document

 

Sweden:

Åtgärder med anledning av coronaviruset

Krispaket för svenska företag och jobb

Ekonomiska åtgärder med anledning av covid-19

Om förslaget korttidspermittering

Förslag om likviditetförstärkning via skattekontot

Utökat statligt ansvar för sjuklönekostnader

 

Switzerland:

Das Bundesamt für Gesundheit (BAG)

https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/de/home.html

PwC Luxembourg is launching a hotline to help local businesses face and navigate the current disruption.

UK:

COVID-19: guidance for employees, employers and businesses

Business support announced in the Budget and 17 March

Coronavirus action plan: a guide to what you can expect across the UK

 

QBS Group partners up with Pipol – from local to global

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It is with great pleasure that we announce the partnership between Pipol and QBS. With more than 800 Microsoft Dynamics partners in 25 countries and a wide range of services for international  ERP implementations – the path is laid for any partner that aspires to become an international player on the Dynamics 365 scene.

The partnership is a broad strategic partnership with great mutual opportunities for QBS and Pipol and includes:

  1. Joint lead generation enabling QBS partners to assign and engage in international opportunities
  2. An attractive sign-up opportunity for Pipol partners who want to procure license through QBS
  3. Attractive terms for The Pipol Alliance, when working with 1ClickFactory

qbs and pipol

A great opportunity for QBS partners to engage in international business

For QBS, the Pipol Alliance represents a significant value add to their partners and an opportunity for QBS to tap into more and larger international deals. When working with Pipol, QBS partners will receive a “Lead Finder Fee” on services and products invoiced to the customer.

Hear more about this opportunity in our next monthly partner webcast  and head to our new international service page right here and start registering your international leads today.

This opportunity with Pipol enables you as QBS partner to engage together with a professional team in international ERP opportunities.

For more information, please reach out to Ulrikka van Straten at QBS Group or Sara-Clare Pehrson at Pipol.

Are you missing out on relevant training in the QBS Academy? 

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QBS Academy is our LMS (Learning Management System) available to all QBS Partners as part of your annual membership (SLA).

You can use our LMS to browse for available training: from Virtual Instructor Lead Training (VILT) to Classroom-based courses, from on-demand eLearning to carefully constructed role-based curricula.

QBS Academy provides insights on available QBS training content, training schedules and regional locations (for classroom-based courses).

What more? You can book courses straight from the QBS Academy interface.

How do I access the QBS Academy?

  1. If you have never accessed our QBS Academy, first you need to register here. When your account is activated, you will then access the system by clicking on the link in point 2.

  2. If you have used the QBS Academy before, you can log in here 

  3. Watch the QBS Academy introduction video: https://youtu.be/TnxT4Fphd8k

Any trouble accessing the QBS Academy?

Please contact our team by emailing: training@qbsgroup.com.