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10 benefits of using the ‘right’ Recruitment Agency!

October 25, 2016 by Julie McGrath

10 benefits of using the ‘right’ Recruitment Agency!

There are a lot of benefits to using the ‘right’ recruitment agency, we have chosen the top 10 that may be beneficial to you.

1. Knowledge of the market

The best recruiters will have their finger on the pulse of their specialist markets, and can give the hiring team insight in to what is happening. They should know the available talent, where they are and how to reach out to them, salary rates, career expectations, available skill-sets and current hiring complexities. The best will act as partners and collaborators, and should still be your eyes and ears in the market.

2. Extended reach

Some candidates are hard to find. They may be passive or they may be selective. If they aren’t responding to job advertisements, don’t see themselves as part of your ‘talent pool’ and are too busy to search full time then the chances are that they may have relationships with trusted specialist recruiters in your sector. Even if they aren’t currently ‘active’ I use this term loosely as everyone is active if presented with the right opportunity, there’s a strong chance that a good recruiter will know who they are and how to reach them. Agencies have many networks – each consultant, candidate, client or collaborator has the potential to leverage their networks to help connect you to people with a range of skills and experiences, many of who would be off the radar of an in-house team or hiring manager.

3. Time saved

In business, time is money and using a Recruitment Agency is a time saver. They will save you time because they take care of the beginning steps of the hiring process. If you post a job opening on traditional job boards, there is a strong chance you will receive hundreds of CV’s  and applications for any single position. Out of the hundreds of applicants, a significant amount will not be qualified or will simply not be right for the job. Finding the right applicants to interview will take a great amount of time and effort.

4. Candidates not applicants

A lot of talent attraction is aimed at attracting applicants, whether they are responding to an advert, applying on spec, or through your website. A lot of these people may not be good matches for the role hence a lot of time will be invested in filtering, assessing, matching and communicating with them. Using a recruitment agency should mean that you see only candidates – job seekers who have been pre-selected to match the criteria that you are looking for and who are worthy of consideration and interview.

5. Access to the best

In addition to sorting through submitted applications, a Recruitment Agency will also have access to the best talent available. This includes access to talent that is currently employed elsewhere. These qualified individuals can work discreetly with a recruitment agency when they are looking for a new challenge and opportunity. Recruitment Agencies have their own database of qualified applicants that they can pull directly from.

6. Cost

Cost needs to be proportioned to two things, price associated with advertising your vacancy and the time spent by you and your employees trying to find that correct match. If you are looking for a person with a specific skill set or in a specific niche many hiring managers in house maybe out of there depth when trying to understand what it ‘actually’ is you need from that person. Through no fault of their own they are maybe not specialists in that particular market place, although get it ‘wrong’ and it will end up costing your business more than just money. A Recruitment Agency is also there to help negotiate the best salary, giving you guidance and advice on what is fair and appropriate, but also what you might need to do to guarantee that top candidate that everyone else is after too!

7. Help with employer brand

Large companies invest a lot of time and money in developing and marketing their employer brand, but many SME’s and smaller businesses don’t have the same resources. If you choose your agency wisely then they can give potential candidates a real insight in to your business – what it’s like to work there, benefits and career openings available, and a feel for the culture. If you partner closely with right agency they will act as an extension of you and your team and also be an advocate of your brand.

8. Access to key strategic skills

The number one reason that companies gave for using a recruitment agency was to gain short term access to key strategic skills, a reason that has been growing in importance over the last 3 years, now overtaking covering leave and peaks in demand. With talent shortages now potentially hindering growth it’s not surprising that this is the case. Whilst some of the reasons I’ve already given may refer more to permanent recruiters, many also offer the opportunity to bring in qualified, experienced help at short notice. These flexible solutions are particularly crucial for a long term project or initiative.

9. Peace of mind

A good Recruitment Agency is going to have a proven track record of finding the right employees for the job and be specialist in their field. When you meet with their selection of shortlisted candidates, you can feel more confident with your final hiring decision. Working with a Recruitment Agency will help you make a more assured decision.

10. Relationship

Once you have developed a relationship with a Recruitment Agency that you trust, your future hiring’s will go even more smoothly. The Agency will be aware of the qualities that it takes to make the right fit within your company and what you expect from them. The next time you have an available position, you can fill it quickly and satisfactorily. Your recruitment partner is an advocate, a specialist soundboard and an extension of you and your company’s brand.

Please contact Graffiti Recruitment to find out how we can help! Our recruitment experts offer a free business review, and a no obligation quote on all your recruitment needs!

 

 

Filed Under: Business Updates, Latest Industry News Tagged With: IT Recruitment, recruitment, recruitment agency

Why Every Software Programmer should learn C#

October 25, 2016 by Julie McGrath

C# is a general-purpose programming language designed originally by Microsoft in order to be used for application development within the Microsoft Platform.

C# is an extremely popular language because of its easy and well-designed usability. For any developers looking to start building applications for the Microsoft platform, C# is a must-know language!

 

Beginner Friendliness

Simple to Get Started With

C# was designed to be simple and easy to use. Since C# is a high level language, it reads somewhat closer to English. In addition, C# abstracts away (i.e. handles for you) most of the complex details of the machine (computer) so you can focus on programming instead of worrying about the little details many consider both tedious and difficult.

If you’re planning to get into C# game development, then Unity is also designed to be easy to get started with as well.

Slightly More Complex

As a lower level language than very high level languages such as Python, it may take time to learn everything about C#, and sometimes it may take a bit more code to get some working prototype. However, as you get a hang of things, C# will become easier.

 

Scalability

Easy to Maintain

A statically-typed language, which means your code will be checked for errors before it gets built into an app. Errors will be easier to track down, and since statically-typed languages are also more strict with how you code something, the codebase in general will be more consistent and thus easier to maintain as it grows in size and complexity.

Fast

As a statically typed language, C# is faster than dynamically typed languages because things are more clearly defined. Thus, when the app is running, your machine’s resources will not be wasted on checking the definition of something in your code.

Community

First of all, community size is important, because the larger a programming language community is, the more support you’d be likely to get. As you step into the programming world, you’ll soon understand how vital support is, as the developer community is all about giving and receiving help. Moreover, the larger a community, the more people will be building useful tools to make development in that particular language easier. As of now, there are over 600 notable programming languages world-wide.

So, with that context in mind, let’s get into the details of the C# community size.

Meetup Communities

At meetups, you can generally network and learn from fellow developers in real life. Meetups often offer mentorship to those who want it as well. There are hundreds of groups dedicated to the programming language which you can join online. In terms of programming languages, C# has the 7th largest Meetup community.

What’s more, Unity is the most popular game engine that is cross-platform compatible, and it has a very large community with over 4.5 million registered developers and the greatest global market share in terms of game engines (45% so far). The Unity forum is extremely active, so if you want to develop games or virtual reality apps, Unity is a great choice where you’d easily be able to get support and also have access to tools built by fellow Unity developers.

Endless Career Opportunities

16% of the top 100 million websites are powered by the ASP.NET framework, of which many might be using C#, so there are some opportunities in enterprise-level backend development. However, tech giants mainly use Java for its better portability and tools. Nonetheless, if you know already C#, it shouldn’t be too hard to pick up Java if push comes to shove.

With the rise of indie game development, C# developers are likely to have better opportunity, since Unity has pretty much become the de facto game engine for indie game development.

Future

As C# was developed by Microsoft to build apps on the Microsoft platform, Microsoft will likely make sure to keep C# relevant and updated.

A programming language’s ability to stay relevant and survive also depends on whether the language is getting new blood. In terms of search volume according to Google Adwords, C# has a healthy number of search volume and is the 5th place in terms of the programming language people are most interested in learning.

Interest in learning the programming language grew by 22.2 % in 2015 and continues to rise every year!

Virtual Reality will likely continue to be a big thing, and independent game development will continue to grow in popularity. Since Unity is a major player in VR/game development, C# has a pretty optimistic future.

 

If you found this article interesting, be sure to check out our latest job vacancy by following this link. It may be just right for you!

 

– Bestprogramminglanguagefor.me

Filed Under: Latest Industry News Tagged With: c# software, development, Engineer, games, microsoft, programmer, programming, unity

10-WAYS you can look after your Smartphone

October 24, 2016 by Julie McGrath

Your Smartphone is valuable… but are you doing anything to make sure you are protecting it as much as possible?

We have become a smartphone society. In both the UK and the US, around two-thirds of people own smartphones, and many of those people consider their phones an essential device for getting online.

Smartphones aren’t cheap, either. While the average price of an Android phone is around £200, the average price of an iPhone is around £570 and there are many phones that cost even more. Believe it or not, if you have the funds, you can pay thousands or even millions of pounds for a smartphone.

Most people take a deep breath when it’s time to replace their phone, because they know it’s going to hurt their wallet. But you can put off that painful experience by keeping your phone in good health. Here’s a checklist of ways to protect your smartphone. Let’s start with external threats.

 

1. Get a Case

There’s nothing worse than dropping your phone and shattering the screen. It happens a lot, and there’s no guarantee you’ll be able to get it fixed. The answer is to protect your phone with a case.

There are dozens to choose from for every model. If you know you often drop your phone, get a case that will protect your phone against anything (even driving a car over it!). It will make it heavier, but it’s worth it. Otherwise, a slimmer case or simple sleeve will do.

One tip: if you’re using a clip on case, make sure it’s got a decent-sized lip all around so if the phone does drop, it doesn’t land directly on the screen.

 

2. Protect Your Screen

Speaking of screens, consider a screen protector. Some screens are made of a tough material and may not need them. However, a protector may keep your screen together if you drop the phone. It also means it’s harder to scratch your screen, which can affect its responsiveness. Get a protector that’s easy to apply and is right for your phone.

 

3. Be Careful How You Put It Away

Unless you’re using a super-effective case or screen protector, ladies, avoid putting keys in the same section of your handbag as your phone. Gents – keys and phones don’t belong in the same pocket.

If you’ve ever had a scratch that is right in the middle of the area you need to swipe, you’ll know that key scratches (and other scratches) can seriously ruin the touchscreen experience.

While you’re at it, don’t put the phone in dangerous places, like on a balcony railing, for example. That’s just asking for the phone to fall and get smashed to pieces. When you put your phone down, keep it away from hazards so it will survive till you’re ready to upgrade.

 

4. Avoid Water and Extreme Temperatures

Most people don’t put their phones in water deliberately, but lots of people forget they have a phone in their pocket when heading to the beach or pool. One dip later, and the phone is toast (unless you manage to dry it out with rice).

 

5. Keep it Clean

You might not be able to see dust particles, but they get into your smartphone, even if you’re using a case or screen protector. Too much dust will result in your phone’s performance taking a hit. Use a soft screen-cleaning cloth with an appropriate screen cleaner to wipe your screen gently. Open the case every now and then to give the phone a wipe and get rid of the dust.

The five tips above help you provide external smartphone maintenance and protection, but safeguarding your phone is also about keeping it running smoothly. Here are some tips for doing that.

 

6. Streamline and Update Your Apps

Most smartphones include a bunch of apps that the manufacturer has installed. Chances are, you don’t need all of them. Since the more apps you run, the shorter your battery life, disable or uninstall any apps you don’t need.

For the apps you DO use, make sure you’re always running the latest version. App developers update apps regularly, to add new functionality, cut down on resource usage and guard against malware and security threats.

Tip: Either set your apps to update automatically, or update them manually at least once a week.

 

7. Clear the Cache

When you install apps or when they run, they may leave junk files behind in the cache. Those take up valuable memory which could be put to better uses. Clear these files out from time to time. Both Android and iOS allow you to do this.

 

8. Use Trusted Sources

Sometimes you want to download and install a new app, but where should you get it from? With the rise of malware on phones, the best advice is to use the app store for your device or another trusted app store, such as Amazon’s.

 

9. Expand Your Storage

If your phone allows it, install an external SD card to increase the available storage, then run any apps you can from this storage. You can also use it to store media files. This frees up the phone’s internal memory, resulting in better performance.

 

10. Look after the Battery

Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for looking after your battery. Depending on the age of your phone and the battery it’s using, this might include:

  • charging your phone before it runs down completely
  • letting it run down fully once in awhile
  • restarting your phone from time to time
  • turning off services you don’t need (like mobile data when you can use Wi-Fi and live wallpaper)
  • keeping the battery cool (and turning off the phone to let it cool down if it overheats)

There’s plenty of advice online about the best practices for your particular smartphone model. Finally, you also need to ensure you can find your phone if someone steals it. Use the security features built into your device to help with this:

  • Lock your phone with a pin, password or pattern.
  • Don’t share your password.
  • Install a security app to help you track your phone if it gets into the wrong hands.

 

Even if you do apply all of these factors to taking care of your smartphone, things may still go wrong on them from time to time. If you are interested in Mobile Phone Repairs and Maintenance, check out our latest job vacancy by following this link!

– Sharon Hurley Hall

Filed Under: Latest Industry News Tagged With: 10, Android, Apple, ios, protect, security, smartphone, Tips, ways

Making a Mobile App: 6 Key Factors You Should Consider Before Starting

October 23, 2016 by Julie McGrath

Building a mobile app can be time consuming and challenging however, extremely rewarding afterwards.

If you’re considering making your first mobile app, check out these 6 factors you should take into consideration before attempting to do so.


  1. Are you making a mobile app to promote an existing business or to make money from it?

Do you want your mobile app to be a promotional tool for an existing business? If your app will showcase your own business, boat club, local pub or community centre, then the fastest way to get it done is probably to hire a local app development company to make it for you. You don’t need to learn too much about the process. Just show them some apps that you like in the store, and bring along the text, photos and videos you want in your app. If you can, try to design your app to do something useful. Apple have tightened up a lot and will not publish apps that are primarily marketing material. If you want the most possible downloads, set your app’s price to ‘free’. Then once it’s live tell all your customers about it.

Is your main goal to make money from your app? If you want to make money, the app should not be targeted towards one country. You will not make money by creating an app about something which is native to only one country. Steer clear of making an app for a seasonal events as well at the start. To maximise your revenue, start small and use your first few apps as a hands on education. You can buy source code, reskin it by updating all the graphics and publish it, often for under £400-£800 per app. The less you spend, the faster you will become profitable. Ideally spend no more than £400 per app on your first few apps. Researching what is currently popular in the store by looking at the top charts is a great way to reduce risk, and make an app type that already has proven market demand. Of course the more work you can do yourself, the more money you will save on developers.

 

  1. Should you make an iPhone app, an Android app, or both?

Android and iPhone/iPad use different languages so most people usually choose to develop one at the beginning to keep costs down. If you want to make money,  for now choose the iPhone/iPad. A lot of app developers find it’s more difficult to get downloads and revenue from an Android app. Learn more about How to Make an iPhone App. But if you think Android suits your market demographic better, choose Android development.  If you want the app to promote a business, think seriously about Android. There are no ‘reviews’ prior to your app being published, and your app will go live automatically about 20 minutes after you have submitted it.

 

  1. Should the mobile app be free?

Pricing works differently for different app categories. Free is very popular in games and entertainment, especially on Android. Unless it’s an incredibly complex niche app, the safest option is to make two versions, paid and free. See which makes you the most money and work from there. To start making money from a free app, try putting some ad networks into your app. After a few months once you get up to speed, you can experiment with in-app purchases and other monetization options. If you want the most downloads, make your app free.

 

  1. What kind of app should you make?

The best way to make money from your app is to know that there is market demand for your app before you start to develop it. Go into the iTunes store every day, look at the top free, top paid, and top grossing apps in the categories you are interested in. Download the apps and play with them. Are people downloading the type of app you want to make? If they are not, maybe put that idea aside and move on to your next app idea. Don’t ever fall in love with an idea. (If you do, only make it from the profit you have earned from your other apps!). From my experience and from talking to many other developers, the category with the most revenue generating potential, both from ads and in-app purchases, is games. And if you want to start your own app business, that’s probably the best tip which can be given.

 

  1. Should you hire someone or learn how to make the mobile app yourself?

If you want to start an app business, then it would be advised that you start to learn about making apps. Learn the common pitfalls and how the app market works. Learn from success stories and what they did to get there. You can lose a lot of money in the beginning paying developers WAY too much money to make an app if you do not have a basic knowledge of what’s involved and how much effort it should take. Check out the Chocolate Lab developer blog for insights and tips, and teach yourself how to reskin a game and integrate ads with our Udemy courseLearn xCode, reskin an iPhone game, integrate ads and upload to Apple (FREE preview.)

If you only want to make one app, for example to promote a business, you probably want to hire a team. Hiring locally is probably the easiest but may cost more. Outsourcing has its own challenges but may come with a lower cost. Attend networking events, try and meet contacts either in person or over LinkedIn. The quality of your team’s skills will be critical, so keep searching for contractors until you have put together an AAA Level Team.

 

  1. How much risk should you take when making an app?

Aim to create a portfolio of successful apps, rather than putting all of your energy into one big app. Keep your risk low and your prospects for success high. At the beginning, it’s easier to make money from lots of small apps than it is from one big app. You will learn a lot from every app you publish, so the quality of your apps will keep increasing. You will make mistakes and learn valuable lessons. So keep your costs low at the start so you don’t bankrupt yourself. Apps can be created and published at very little expense. It is possible. By learning the basic coding skills yourself,  you can save a lot of money. Aim to be profitable as fast as you can, ideally in 14 days after launch. Do not spend 6, 12 or 18 months by yourself working on getting your app perfect. Get a small section of the app done, maybe just one module or chapter, and upload it to the store straightaway. Ship fast. Customer feedback will be invaluable to you. Validate your assumptions – pricing, app type, design, theme, features, marketing material, etc – as soon as possible. The information you learn from going through the publishing process and confirming your monetization choices were correct will allow you to make more educated choices and increase your revenue in the future.

Common concerns from people making an app for the first time:

  • “There is an app like mine in the store already“ That is great news. Go to the website www.topappcharts.com and type in the name of the app. If it’s not in any of the top rankings for its category, then you’ve just saved yourself a lot of time and money, and you have now found out that demand for that app type is not as strong as you would like it to be. “I truly think my app idea is INCREDIBLE and I still want to make it.” Ok, great enthusiasm! What you need to do now is to put that idea in a drawer. If this is an excellent idea, you want to give it every chance of success. So for the next 2 months, plan on publishing 10 small apps. A good way to keep costs low is to buy source code on the internet, change the graphics, integrate ads and upload it yourself, or hire a developer to put in some ads, so you can start to earn money. After the 2 months you will be MUCH more knowledgeable, hopefully profitable, and in a much better position to do justice to your big app idea. If you want to do justice to you app, it has to look INCREDIBLE. It should look like it was made by a multimillion pound studio. People download beautifully designed apps.
  • “I don’t have any money.” It’s still possible to make apps. The cheapest way to get started is to use the machine you have right now. If you have a mac, build iPhone/iPad apps. If you have a PC, build Android apps. You do not need to buy a smartphone in the beginning. The software you use (xCode and Eclipse) to make the apps comes with a free phone simulator so you can view the app on your Mac or PC. To build an app, check out online app building platforms for an affordable way to start. To publish an app, you will need to pay Android $25, or Apple $99 for a developer’s license.
  • “I have this app idea but I don’t want to tell you in case you steal it.”  Don’t say this too often. Instead say “I have an idea for a photography/health/game/entertainment iPhone/Android app. Do you have any experience publishing apps in this area?”


To do it right, there is a lot of hard work involved and you will get addicted to your laptop. There’s a steep learning curve at the start, and you might not see your family and friends for a good while. But if you can stick it out and start getting things working, it is definitely worth it. The people who are the most successful in this area learn as fast as they can and execute every day.

Are you interested in mobile phones? Take a look out our new IT Repair Technician role specialising in mobile phone repairs and problem diagnostics. You can view it by following this link!

If you are interested in Software Development, we also have Software Developer vacancies covering both Junior and Senior levels. If you’re a junior software developer, explore our junior role vacancy by following this link.

If you’re an experienced Software Developer looking to take the next step in your career, check out what could be waiting for you by clicking here!

– Elaine Heney

Filed Under: Latest Industry News Tagged With: Android, app, Apple, applications, Developer, development, ipad, iphone, mobile, phones, smartphones, Software

Bad Time for Samsung following Galaxy Note 7 Issues

October 22, 2016 by Julie McGrath

Things are not looking good for Samsung following Galaxy Note smoke & fire Issues

Share prices have fallen and mobile carriers in the US and Australia are suspending sales of the phone after reports of replacement phones catching fire

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 crisis is only getting worse, after more reports emerge of the South Korean company’s smartphone catching fire. Production of the device has apparently been temporarily halted.

In September, Samsung was forced to suspend sales of the new phablet after reports that batteries were “exploding” and catching fire while in the hands of users, just days before the phone’s UK release. At the time, Samsung said the devices were burning up due to an “isolated battery cell issue”.

The tech giant ordered a global recall of at least 2.5 million devices, with hopes that this would be the end of the crisis. It assured customers that the fixed devices were safe.

However, last week a replacement Note 7 began emitting smoke on a US plane. A Southwest Airlines Co flight to Baltimore was evacuated on Wednesday after the phone started emitting smoke while the plane was at the boarding gate. The plane was evacuated and no injuries were reported.

The wife of the owner of the phone, Sarah Green, told Reuters that her husband had replaced the device a few weeks before, after getting a text message from Samsung.

According to South Korean news agency Yonhap, the company has decided to temporarily halt production of the smartphone after talks with safety regulators as the replacement handsets also pose a significant fire risk and health and safety issue.

However, in a statement released by the company today it simply said it will move quickly to investigate the reported case and work with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

“We remain in close contact with the CPSC throughout this process. If we conclude a safety issue exists, we will work with the CPSC to take immediate steps to address the situation,” said Samsung.

Samsung’s reputation as an innovative tech company has suffered since the first announcements of the faulty batteries. This comes at a particularly crucial time in the smartphone market as Apple recently announced its new iPhone 7 range and Google has revealed it is making its own smartphones, the Google Pixel, in-house for the first time. Samsung’s credibility as a smartphone pioneer will be adversely affected in this increasingly competitive market.

It’s not only reputations that have been affected at Samsung. Analysts have estimated that the first recall will have cost the company between $1 billion (£805 million) and $2bn (£1.61bn), due to the cost of replacing the phones and falls in the South Korean company’s share price. After the initial reports of exploding phones in September, the Wall Street Journal reported that investors wiped more than $10bn (£8.05bn) off the Samsung Electronics Co. share price.

Shares in Samsung closed down 1.5 per cent in Seoul recently in reaction to the on-going saga.

This is only set to continue as Australian and US mobile carriers have also suspended sales of the device. A spokesperson for AT&T stated: “Based on recent reports, we’re no longer exchanging new Note 7s at this time, pending further investigation of these reported incidents. We still encourage customers with a recalled Note 7 to visit an AT&T location to exchange that device for another Samsung smartphone or other smartphone of their choice.”

 

We hope you found this article interesting. If you have an extended interest in mobile phone maintenance, problem diagnostics and repairs, check out our IT Repair Technician role by clicking this link! It might be just right for you!

– Amelia Heathman

Filed Under: Latest Industry News Tagged With: drop, exploding, fire, galaxy, note, price, problems, samsung, share, smartphone, smoke

ERP Feature: Take a look at the new capabilities of Dynamics AX

October 20, 2016 by Julie McGrath

ERP: An insight on the new capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics AX

If you’re an IT employee at a large company, chances are you grapple with a host of different user login names and passwords, all while ensuring the right people see the right things at the right time. It’s no easy task—and accidentally granting access to the wrong person or relying on multiple passwords and usernames can add up to serious security vulnerabilities. This is where ERP Security comes in.

Security is a core tenant of any good ERP system, which is why the latest version of Dynamics AX incorporates design enhancements to safeguard permissions, privacy and security of access, making your job easier and your work secure. These enhancements include single sign-on and web only identities, both made possible through a painless deployment process.

 

Single Sign-On in the Cloud 

Dynamics AX resolves the issue of multiple sign-on profiles through its integration with Azure Active Directory, Microsoft’s multi-tenant cloud-based directory and identity management service. Now customers and partners can use a single identity to access the full Dynamics AX system using web-only IDs. With identities managed in the cloud, users can log on to Microsoft applications anywhere, and access multiple Microsoft services—including SharePoint Online, Power BI and Azure SQL—in one seamless experience.

The Azure Active Directory integration also offers financial benefits to enterprise customers who have already invested in on-premises active directory solutions. Instead of replacing the entire system, they can use Active Directories to extend their on-premises directory to the cloud. The single sign-on feature also reduces time and money spent on IT management organisation-wide by safeguarding identities in Azure, Microsoft’s secure cloud environment.

 

Controlled Access: What You See is What You Get

The overall design of Dynamics AX has been changed to ensure system users only view content to which they have been granted access. Now, what you see is truly what you get. For example, if a designer intends for a certain artefact within the system to only be read by a certain user, Microsoft can now ensure that’s going to be the case. This simplification is appreciated by Microsoft partners who notice it makes development faster and debugging easier.

 

Deployment Made Simple

Even with all of these new security developments, setting up an ERP system can be daunting. Fortunately, Dynamics AX also offers the flexibility for companies to scale at their own pace, taking some of the complexity out of the customer experience. This simplified, flexible approach is empowered by Dynamics AX’s cloud availability. Servers are deployed in Azure by Microsoft, and setup prerequisites are installed by Microsoft, so it’s almost as easy as clicking a button.

Users will find as Dynamics AX moves to the cloud, so does the Microsoft development team. As Azure continues to develop, the Microsoft development team are working to constantly update features and simplify deployments in order to better serve AX users.

 

Are you already familiar with ERP Systems and Microsoft Dynamics AX? Be sure to check out our latest job vacancy which is primarily focused on the management and maintenance of an ERP System within an established manufacturing firm. You can view it by following this link!

– Umran Hasan

Filed Under: Latest Industry News Tagged With: ax, azure, business, dynamics, enterprise, ERP, maintenance, Management, Manufacturing, microsoft, Planning, Resource

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