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Feel the fear and migrate anyway: A manufacturer’s guide to AX2012 to Dynamics 365 migration

If your manufacturing business is still running on AX2012, there’s a good chance you’ve had the conversation about moving to Dynamics 365. Often, that move keeps being put on the back burner. You know the benefits of the move. You’re well aware of the risks of staying on AX2012. But fears are holding you back from taking the plunge. Most businesses don’t fear Dynamics 365 itself. They fear the disruption that can come with ERP migration projects. The workshops that drag on for months. The strain on teams. The sinking feeling at having to relearn processes that already worked. The worry that everything familiar is about to disappear overnight. That fear […]

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What good looks like in a Managed Services Provider

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AgileCadence named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development™ 2026

We are proud to share that AgileCadence has been named one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Development™ 2026 by Great Place To Work® UK. This recognition celebrates organisations where employees are actively encouraged to develop new skills, expand their ambitions, and progress through high-quality learning, training, and development. It adds to our UK's Best Workplaces™ 2026 listing earlier this year, and it means just as much to us. Development is part of how we work. We work hard to make AgileCadence a great place to work. Part of that is making sure our people have every opportunity to grow, not just in their […]

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Switching your Microsoft licensing provider isn’t as hard as you think

For most organisations, Microsoft licensing just ticks along in the background. You pay the bill. It renews. And you don’t look at it too closely. But much like the bank account you’ve held since you were 16. Or the car insurance you auto-renew each year. You could be better off with a different provider. You may well dismiss that idea as it feels like too much hassle. You assume it’ll be complicated or not possible with your contract. Switching Microsoft licensing providers often much simpler than you expect. And the benefits to your business can totally outweigh the task of moving providers. Here, we’ll clear up the misconceptions we hear regularly. The reality of switching provider tends to be less hassle than […]

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What to check before you auto-renew your Microsoft Dynamics 365 licensing

It’s easy to let your Microsoft Dynamics 365 licensing renew automatically. But it’s important you take stock before you do. Otherwise, it can be one of the quickest ways to overspend. It happens regularly in your home life. There’s the family TV package you still pay for, even though your kids have outgrown it. The fitness app you subscribed to in January but haven’t opened for weeks. The annual pass you bought just in case you get free weekends to wander aimlessly round historic houses (you don’t). These subscriptions are only valuable if you use them. The same applies to Dynamics licensing. You could be paying for licenses or privileges people […]

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Why your Dynamics 365 security roles could be driving up your licensing costs

Microsoft Dynamics 365 licensing has a reputation for being complicated. And to be honest, that reputation isn’t unfair. Licensing really isn’t clear and simple. If you've seen your Dynamics licensing costs go up, it could be due to a common cause. It's rarely down to Microsoft alone. All too often, it’s the way your system's set up. More specifically, your security roles. Security roles, and the way they’re implemented, are the biggest thing behind your licensing cost. If those aren’t right, there’s a good chance you’re paying more than you need to every single month. What are security roles in Dynamics 365? Let's start with the basics behind these roles. In Dynamics 365, security roles control: What users can see What they can do Which areas of the system […]

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5 questions every manufacturer should ask before upgrading their ERP

If you’re running AX 2012, you may already be having that upgrade conversation. Should we stay with it or move on? Microsoft’s AX 2012 end of support deadline has pushed many manufacturing businesses into reassessing their ERP systems. Cloud migration discussions are happening across the industry. Boards are hearing that the future’s with Dynamics 365. And for many IT leaders, the pressure to modernise is real. But upgrading your ERP system in a manufacturing environment isn’t just a version change. It affects how the entire business runs. From production planning to purchasing decisions. Financial reporting to traceability and inventory visibility. Shop floor execution and global business structures. An […]

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