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Why Power BI and Power Apps integration is the ultimate combo🚀

Imagine you have a big box of LEGOs, and you want to build a whole LEGO town—from picking out the pieces, building the houses, to decorating them and even setting up a little park.  From 1 single block of lego to an entire town- that’s kind of how we’d like to paint a picture of "End-to-end digital transformation". It means using technology to improve everything in your store - all in one smooth system helping your business to work smarter.  One...

Grow your confidence in your omnichannel retail strategy with Business Central

Do you find customers' expectations higher than ever? Are you constantly worrying about how to exceed their demands, avoid complaint emails, and create a seamless, personalized shopping experience—whether in-store or online?  Well, so do we. We’ve cracked the code to meet these demands- a unified, omnichannel strategy that integrates all aspects of the retail process. Aristou is leading the charge with a game-changing 3-in-1 solution designed to elevate your retail operations: NP Retail POS, NP Pay, and Aristou’s MPD. By integrating...

5 ways Power BI enhances team collaboration

What does data mean to your company? Data on its own is just information—the real question is how effectively your teams can leverage it to drive action and results. Power BI is a catalyst for collaboration that breaks down silos, aligns teams, and drives smarter, faster decisions.  How do you do it? Imagine sales, operations, and leadership teams accessing real-time insights from a shared dashboard, easily working together to tackle challenges and close business opportunities. Here’s how Power BI takes team collaboration...

It’s the most wonderful time of 2024- Aristou’s EOY Reflection

If we’re honest, how has your year been?  This time of year often brings a kaleidoscope of emotions—gratitude for milestones achieved, humility from lessons learned, and anticipation for what lies ahead.  At Aristou, this year has been nothing short of transformative, marked by bold strides, unexpected detours, and hard-won triumphs. In our final post of this year, join us in our 2024 reflection, as we ponder on the moments, triumphs, and collective spirit that defined Team Aristou over the past 12 months. This...

Revolutionize Mobile Sales with Aristou’s POS Solution- MPD

What's non-negotiable in today’s fast-paced retail landscape? Some might argue customer experience, others real time data, but we say the real MVP- Mobility.  Mobility is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity.  As consumer expectations evolve, businesses must adapt to meet the demand for seamless, on-the-go experiences.  With e-commerce and next day delivery on the rise, traditional retail infrastructures are giving way to dynamic, mobile-first solutions with strong Mobile POS delivery empowers businesses to operate with greater flexibility and efficiency.  However with mobile technology,...

Elevate Customer Loyalty with Dynamics 365 Customer Insights

In today's fast-paced digital world, customers have rising expectations for responsive interactions with brands. With rapid shifts in customer preferences, how can businesses stay ahead?  Enter Dynamics 365 Customer Insights- a real-time marketing powered by artificial intelligence (AI), an evolving strategy that lets companies anticipate and respond to customer needs instantly.  Here’s how AI can reshape your marketing strategy and deliver the competitive edge in this customer-centric era. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE0GzW6UfFk&list=PLcakwueIHoT97gFyjhWGLRT9Ct4Y_RSWr   What is Dynamics 365 Customer Insights? The new Dynamics 365 Customer Insights offering combines the standalone...

5 areas Microsoft Copilot transforms your BC Efficiency

Imagine an AI assistant that revolutionizes your daily business operations with just a click. Enter Microsoft Copilot, an advanced tool within Business Central that has already impressed 25% of business leaders with its impact on productivity. Microsoft Copilot is a transformative assistant designed to enhance efficiency. By automating tasks like marketing content creation and financial reconciliations, it streamlines processes and provides valuable insights.  In this article, join us in uncovering how Copilot is setting a new standard for productivity in Business...

GST InvoiceNow: The only guide you need to navigate Singapore’s E-Invoicing

Peppol's got updates!  Peppol was introduced by IMDA in 2019. In 2024, IRAS introduced an improved and rebranded version of Peppol, InvoiceNow, that states GST-registered businesses will be required to transmit invoice data to IRAS using InvoiceNow solutions via the InvoiceNow network. This digital invoicing method reduces the need for manual processing and recording of invoices in accounting systems, which helps businesses avoid tedious work and errors. Let’s dive into more detail below: What is GST InvoiceNow?  The GST InvoiceNow Requirement is a joint initiative...

Scope Creep: How Change Requests can make or break a project

Did you know? According to the 2018 Pulse of the Profession survey by PMI, 52% of projects experienced scope creep. Scope creep: the dreaded obstacle in ERP project management. Often referred to as the silent project killer, scope creep occurs when project requirements expand without proper control mechanisms, like change requests.  It typically manifests as unplanned additions to project deliverables or unforeseen increases in feature sets. Imagine this: Your team starts with a project that includes a single deliverable, only to end...

Overcoming Employee Resistance to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Transition

Studies from Mckinsey and Company showing that 70% of IT projects fail due to resistance to change, businesses face a critical hurdle when upgrading their systems.  Embracing a modern ERP solution successfully like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is more than just technology—it's about overcoming employee resistance to unlock new levels of growth and efficiency.  This article delves into effective strategies for managing employee reluctance, the impact of resistance on business, strategies to overcome resistance, and some leadership insights from our...