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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="#story912">Tips and Tricks: Retrieving Data Sets when Downloading New Microsoft Dynamics Licenses</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#004185">Greetings from Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">We hope this newsletter finds you all doing well as you get start the 2013-2014 academic year. We have a new template for our newsletter this year and hope you will find
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Here you will find the latest news regarding Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance (DynAA) and information on how to get the maximum benefit from your relationship with DynAA.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="story1" id="story1"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#004185">2013 European Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance Conference
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2013 European Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance Conference will take place at the
</span><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001aqY_hMuM88aqQaEP-UuIUWs2xZ9O1ZTwDba1oSit7h19r8BS2_WUftpowzy3KDvJfhQVhuF0cFSLunzQBoafxLStmPUAtHqiIhqn1bcjGGbb8GNY_0mr4IPK1J3XqajXKRi2voFp5h1mJeawZw3xIU80qwVJQCFqj6PLsixA95kEuAP27vKIIA==" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#00187A">Microsoft
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">in Denmark October 28-29, 2013. This event is a conference where you, as educators, come together to enhance your knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and the use of technology in the classroom.
This event also offers the opportunity to meet with Microsoft Dynamics experts and experience the MDCC, as well as chances to collaborate, network and exchange ideas and information between current and prospective DynAA members. All DynAA members are welcome
and encouraged to attend this two day event. Watch for more information, including the agenda and registration information, via email and also updated
</span><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001aqY_hMuM88ZGEImO2mj6SEm2QCmwx2PYXrAfvnYK6isN4F4PzNCChhRVWRRq3O47kj58DyPLfnOryobMqYDAgy-R2vnLeSlQpc-ZjFzPeu406-XkYXlGq5iJgvSGcycIREipxtf_cYAZXzb5d-XUOwgvFE2YKmO58lvmeMHJWRIYFcGDDylBS6QOzRdqczS8e_5SA2j4DkdK-gKyiBp3pzyEw8OuMu4A1HLclhxagA8oWKjRN6qOlaGJjWk-F2U6" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#00187A">here</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#505050"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">on
Faculty Connection. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Register
<a href="http://dynaa2013euroconf.eventbrite.com/">here</a>.<span style="color:#004185"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="story2"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#004185">The Wait is Over: EMEA Convergence is Back!<o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
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delighted to announce the premier event for the Microsoft Dynamics communities in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Join us at
<a href="http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/convergence/emea13/Default.aspx?p=topnav">
Convergence 2013 EMEA</a>, where opportunity and innovation meet to deliver real business value. This event provides a chance to make key connections with Microsoft Dynamics customers and partners, who may be future employers for your students, and to discover
the full potential of the Microsoft Dynamics solutions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Convergence 2013 EMEA</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">4–6 November 2013<br>
Barcelona, Spain<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif""><a href="http://www.firabarcelona.com/en/gran-via" target="_blank">Fira Barcelona Gran Via Conference Centre</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Registration and event information is available
<a href="http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/convergence/emea13/Registration.aspx?p=topnav">
here</a>. Register before October 2nd to save €300. If you have questions, please contact the Conference 2013 EMEA Registration Office:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Worldwide Telephone: +44 (0) 1252 776 333<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Worldwide Fax: +44 (0) 1252776 303<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Event Registration Email:
<a href="mailto:ConvergenceEMEA@delegate.com">ConvergenceEMEA@delegate.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Event Registration Website:
<a href="https://microsoft.eventcore.com/Convergence2013EMEA">https://microsoft.eventcore.com/Convergence2013EMEA</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="story3"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#004185">2014 Worldwide Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance Preconference-</span><br>
</a><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#004185">Call for Papers, Curriculum, and Participation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Dynamics Academic Alliance will host the 2014 Worldwide Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance Preconference in Atlanta, GA, USA March 2-3, 2014. This event will take place immediately prior to
</span><a href="http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/convergence/atlanta14/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Microsoft Convergence</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">, held March 4-7,
2014, also in Atlanta, GA, USA. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:black">The
<b>Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance Worldwide Preconference</b> is the definitive forum for exchange of curriculum and research among current and prospective DynAA members. For the 2014 Preconference, DynAA invites curriculum packages and research papers
which incorporate Microsoft Dynamics into business, information systems/computer science/technology, and related topics. Refereed submissions will undergo a double-blind review. Accepted curriculum packages and papers will be invited for presentation at the
Preconference and will be included in the proceedings.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:13.2pt"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Deadline for Refereed Instructional and Research Papers: January 10, 2014
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:13.2pt"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Deadline for Curriculum Packages to be considered for the Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance Instructional Award:
January 10, 2014 <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:13.2pt"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Deadline for Presentation and Panel Discussion Proposals: February 1, 2013
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:13.2pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Click
</span><a href="http://www.microsoft.com/education/facultyconnection/articles/articledetails.aspx?cid=2498&c1=en-us&c2=0"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">here</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">
for more information on the Call for Papers and Curriculum.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:13.2pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Registration for the 2014 Worldwide Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance Preconference is free and can be found
</span><a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6036257609"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">here</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:13.2pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Click
</span><a href="https://www.facultyresourcecenter.com/curriculum/9097-AGENDA-2013-Worldwide-Microsoft-Dynamics-Academic-Alliance.aspx?c1=en-us&c2=0"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">here</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">
to view last year’s agenda. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:13.2pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">We hope to see you in Atlanta!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="story4"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#004185">Postponed: Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance Recruiting Event in the United Kingdom<o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
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are postponing the recruiting event, Microsoft Dynamics Business Solutions in Academia, that was to be held September 11, 2013 at
<a href="http://www.bcu.ac.uk/">Birmingham City University</a> in the United Kingdom. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Please watch for an email announcement regarding an alternate date. We will also make updates as they are available
<a href="http://www.microsoft.com/education/facultyconnection/articles/articledetails.aspx?cid=2497&c1=en-us&c2=0">
here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><a name="story5" id="story3"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#004185">7 Educational Institutions Qualify for the Microsoft Dynamics Student Certificate Program (MDSCP) – Pilot<o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><br>
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">The ability to offer Microsoft Dynamics Student Certificates (MDSC) is reserved exclusively for members of Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance who meet the program requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">The goal of the Microsoft Dynamics Student Certificate Program (MDSCP) is to increase the use of Microsoft Dynamics products in educational institution curricula, providing
students with additional opportunities to use real-world solutions across multiple courses.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">These educational institutions have met the requirements for the MDSCP and have 2-3 courses that qualify their student to earn a MDSC:
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Eastern Michigan University (United States)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Fachhoschule Dortmund (Germany)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">The Russian Presidential Academy (Russia)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">These educational institutions have one course accepted into the MDSCP and are currently developing additional courses to qualify their students to earn a MDSC:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Canadian College of Business (Canada)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">If you are an educational institution looking for full details on how to apply to the MDSCP or you are a Microsoft Dynamics partner or customer looking to find out which
educational institutions have been accepted, please contact </span><a href="mailto:dynaa@microsoft.com"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">dynaa@microsoft.com</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#505050">.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="Story6"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#004185">Hosted Version of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 – Pilot Program<o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
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Dynamics Academic Alliance is starting a pilot program for educational institutions interested in using a hosted version of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. This would allow you to run the software for educational or research purposes without the requirement for
physical servers on your campus. We have consulted with a few key partners who have put together an affordable model. We are looking for schools who would like to participate in this pilot.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Please contact
<a href="mailto:dynaa@microsoft.com">dynaa@microsoft.com</a> for more information!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="Story7"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#004185">New Certification-Based Curriculum Offering & Training<o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
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Dynamics Academic Alliance hosted faculty trainings based on Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 in the summer of 2013. July 22-24, 2013 we held the training course in Minneapolis, MN, USA and August 19-21, 2013 we held the course in Munich, Germany. A total of 45
faculty members attended. We will be making modifications to the curriculum based on attendee attendees. In total this curriculum contains 26 case studies based on Master Planning, Financials, Supply Chain, Intercompany, and Warehouse Management. Introductory
Chapters and Instructor Manuals are provided. When taught in its entirety, curriculum begins to prepare students to take the
<b>Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Financials </b>and the <b>Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Trade and Logistics
</b>certification exams. This curriculum will be made available to all DynAA members once the modifications have been made.
<b>We will make an announcement when the curriculum is available. </b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">We are also in the process of developing curriculum and training for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013, which will be released before the 2014 Worldwide Microsoft Dynamics Academic
Alliance Preconference. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="Story8"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#004185">Using Microsoft Dynamics AX for Common Business Practices<o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Are you currently using Microsoft Dynamics GP in your classroom and are curious how it compares to Microsoft Dynamics AX? North American DynAA Advisory Council member and Microsoft Certified
Trainer for AX and GP, David Thomas, has put together a great, informational tutorial to help you compare the solutions. With 23 years of experience in ERP, David conducts formal training on Dynamics AX and GP, customizes and configures ERP systems and also
provides implementation, training and support services. Additionally he brings this knowledge into the classroom while teaching ERP and accounting courses to undergraduate students.
</span><a href="https://www.facultyresourcecenter.com/curriculum/pfv.aspx?Id=9142&c1=en-us&c2=0"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">This</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif""> video is intended
for those currently using Microsoft Dynamics GP for educational purposes who are considering using Microsoft Dynamics AX in the future. This video shows how familiar tasks in Microsoft Dynamics GP could be performed in Microsoft Dynamics AX.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">If you have content that you would like to share to help Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance add to this helpful library of "How to" videos, please contact
</span><a href="mailto:DynAA@microsoft.com"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">DynAA@microsoft.com</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#505050">
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">for more details.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Give your students a first-hand look at how Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM software is being used in the real-world in businesses they know.
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</span><a href="http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics/Revlon.aspx"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Find out how</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Lotus F1 Racing Team Plans Process Transformation with Integrated ERP System.
</span><a href="http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics/customer-success-stories-detail.aspx?casestudyid=710000001255"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Click here</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics/city-of-london.aspx"><span lang="EN">Find out how</span></a><span lang="EN"> the City of London improves customer satisfaction with Microsoft Dynamics CRM.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Find more customer success stories
</span><a href="http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics/customer-success-stories.aspx"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">here</span></a><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="Story910"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#004185">Start Networking: Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance Yammer Group!<o:p></o:p></span></a></p>
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is an Enterprise Social Network that brings together people, conversations, content, and business data in a single location. With Yammer, you can easily share information and stay connected to other DynAA members, as well as Microsoft Dynamics partners and
customers. Because Yammer can be easily accessed through a web browser or mobile device, you can connect and collaborate anytime, anywhere.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">You will find the layout very similar to many of the social networking tools you use today.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">We will still continue to communicate via email, our website, LinkedIn, and also Facebook, but this gives greater flexibility for members, partners, and customers
to share notes, comments, and documents. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Here is a great handout that explains more about Yammer and how to get set-up:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://success.yammer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Ready-Set-Go-for-External-Networks3.pdf"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">http://success.yammer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Ready-Set-Go-for-External-Networks3.pdf</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Once you have joined Yammer, make sure you join the Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance group within the Microsoft Education network located
<a href="https://www.yammer.com/microsofteducation/#/threads/inGroup?type=in_group&feedId=2598772">
here</a>. <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">In order to give our prospective members, current members, interested students, Microsoft Dynamics partners, and customers a one-stop location for DynAA-related information the DynAA website
is under renovation. Throughout the construction period, we will not be updating the current membership lists or any of the content on our current website. Our plan is to have a new website unveiled by the end of October. Our website address will not change
and can be accessed at </span><a href="www.microsoft.com/dynamicsaa"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">www.microsoft.com/dynamicsaa</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">If you have any questions or concerns regarding DynAA during this time, please reach out to us at
</span><a href="mailto:dynaa@microsoft.com"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">dynaa@microsoft.com</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="story912"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif";color:#004185">Tips and Tricks: Retrieving Data Sets when Downloading New Microsoft Dynamics Licenses</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Sample datasets are available for AX 2012, GP 2013, and NAV 2013. To utilize these, please choose the option to set up a “sample company” when installing the software as
a new setup. Please email <span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:dynaa@microsoft.com">dynaa@microsoft.com</a>
</span>if questions arise.<span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">DynAA Education Members; Have your students been hired by or been offered internships from a Microsoft partner or customer?
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">We would love to hear your stories!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI","sans-serif"">Please email us at <a href="mailto:dynaa@microsoft.com">dynaa@microsoft.com</a> with the details.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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