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Where USERS Make the Difference!

Peer to Peer | Greater Scale | More Voices | Faster

www.navug.com

Discover the Value of Connecting as a Dynamics NAV User Group

(NAVUG) Member

Welcome!

Trish Boccuti, Program Director, NAVUG

Where USERS Make the Difference!

Value

"Owning Dynamics is better when you are part of a community. The user

group helps us to learn through the mistakes of others, and we can help others who can learn and grow from

our examples."

Mike BallApplications Analyst

The J. R. Simplot Company

Where USERS Make the Difference!

User Groups? Communities?

Problems:– Use portion of your Dynamics NAV system– Issues with which only consultants can help

Solution: Networking with a community– Peer to Peer Networking helps you discover

avenues for overcoming problems.  – A community can save you real $$ - by avoiding

consulting hours, Microsoft trouble tickets, or avoiding the wrong add-on or ISV.

Where USERS Make the Difference!

Peer to Peer | Greater Scale | More Voices | Faster

www.navug.com

So who is NAVUG?

Where USERS Make the Difference!

In The Beginning…

Officially recognized by Microsoft as the NAV User Group

The largest, independent user group for users of Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Over 500 companies Both Customer and Partner members Some using NAV since 1999!

Where USERS Make the Difference!

NAVUG Is:

A forum for learning and networking, focused on helping each member be more productive and efficient

A source for unbiased, first-hand “real-world” information

An advocate for member needs and priorities

A collective voice to Microsoft as well as Partners and Vendors

Programs and resources, peer-to-peer networking, sharing of solutions and best practices

Where USERS Make the Difference!

Peer to Peer | Greater Scale | More Voices | Faster

www.navug.com

Users Helping Users

Where USERS Make the Difference!

Users Sharing with Users

Ask the Experts Series– Finance– Manufacturing– IT

Special Interest Groups– Developers– Finance/Accounting– Developers– Manufacturing

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The power of users helping users

Where USERS Make the Difference!

The power of users helping users

Where USERS Make the Difference!

The power of users helping users

Where USERS Make the Difference!

NAVUG Programs

Workshops – presentations and “how-to’s” Roundtables – interactive sharing Microsoft Conduits – focused product

feedback Partner Showcases – efficient solutions Special Interest Groups – common issues,

common answers Regional Chapters – in-person, in-depth

meetings Annual User Conference – focused on just

Dynamics NAV

All NAVUG programs are conducted via LiveMeeting webinars, and are recorded and posted on

NAVUG.com

Where USERS Make the Difference!

Workshops

Webinars hosted by either NAV subject matter experts, Microsoft, or NAVUG Partner

Average 4+ workshops each month Past topics have included:

– Account Schedules and Dimensions– NAV Security– Warehouse Management– Inventory Costing– Maximizing NAV Reports– Risk Management and Audit Compliance

Where USERS Make the Difference!

Roundtables

Interactive discussions to provide a safe environment to discuss a specific NAV topic, with open discussion from members on:– What’s worked– What’s not worked– Experiences and opinions

Roundtables often lead to additional programs where a subject matter expert (SME) would review the topic in detail.

Ask the Expert Series

Where USERS Make the Difference!

Microsoft Conduits

A feedback channel from the membership on specific NAV functionality or topic area.

Feedback is collected and provided to Microsoft R&D or other interested area.

Microsoft reviews information and then presents to membership an update of how these concerns are being addressed.

Where USERS Make the Difference!

Partner Showcases

A focused opportunity to learn more about a Partner’s specific products or services.

NAVUG does not endorse or recommend any of the products and services presented in PS programs.

Participation in PS webinars is strictly voluntary.

Where USERS Make the Difference!

Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

Provides a unique opportunity for a subset of members to meet virtually and discuss a specific topic, that does not necessarily apply to the membership as a whole.

Current SIGs include:– NAV Developers (New)– NAV2009 Upgrade– BI and Reporting– Manufacturing– Finance– Security– Inventory Costing

Where USERS Make the Difference!

In-Person Meetings Regional Chapter Meetings (usually

quarterly)– Provides an invaluable opportunity to meet in

person for deep discussions– Fosters closer networking with those in your

immediate vicinity Annual NAVUG Forum – Las Vegas,

November 2011 Microsoft Convergence – Houston, March,

2012

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Navigating Around NAVUG.com

Where USERS Make the Difference!

The NAVUG Academy offers a variety of professional, cost-effective learning opportunities to improve your use of Dynamics NAV and advance your business effectiveness.

Academy Distance Learning - Instructor-Led Training At Your Desk 

Academy CBT - Thousands of Titles Anytime, Anywhere

Academy Onsite - Classroom Training for Less 

UPCOMING: NAVUG Academy - FRx for Beginners– Friday, 5/20

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Company Member Directory

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Wisconsin, NAV 5.0

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Email Contact

Where USERS Make the Difference!

Update Your Company Profile

Where USERS Make the Difference!

Week of Nov 7 in Las Vegas

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NAVUG Forum Tracks

Finance– Using Dimensions to Their Full Potential– Account Schedules Deep Dive – 2 hour session– Consolidation Accounting – NAV Finance & Accounting 101 – 2 hour session– Ask The Expert - Finance and Accounting– 50 Tips in 50 Minutes

Upgrading– Preparing for an Upgrade to Dynamics NAV 2009 – New Reporting Options and Challenges in NAV 2009– New Features and Functions in NAV 2009– Upgrading from the Customer Perspective– Discovering Business Needs & Gathering Requirements

IT/Developers– Setting up your own BI Infrastructure– RTC Development and Deployment– SQL Query 101– Database Optimization

Where USERS Make the Difference!

NAVUG Forum Tracks

BI & Reporting Manufacturing Supply Chain

– Inventory and Warehouse Setups– Landed Cost for Supply Chain– Item Tracking using Serials/Lots, FEFO – Bill of Materials and Kitting– Industry SIG: Distribution– Ask The Experts - Supply Chain

Strategic– Microsoft Dynamics NAV Road Map– Cloud Computing – Is it time to invest yet?– Ask the Experts: Information Technology– Significant Interest Groups (SIGs)– Ask the Experts: Business Intelligence

Where USERS Make the Difference!

Peer to Peer | Greater Scale | More Voices | Faster

www.navug.com

Ready to Join?

Where USERS Make the Difference!

Basic Membership• Weekly email newsletter• Level 100 Webinars• Paid access to Regional Chapters

(Nominal Fee)• Partner Showcase Webinars• Access to Online Community• Twitter feeds & LinkedIn Group

Premium Membership• Includes everyone in your org. • Unlimited Workshops, Webinars

& Roundtables• Free Regional Chapters• Special Interest Groups (SIGs)• Microsoft Conduits• Significant discounts on Forum

Registration and training• And so much more!!

Member Premium MemberDynamics end

users only FREESmall Business

1-49 NAV Licenses

$400 USD/year

Mid-Market50-99 NAV

Licenses$700 USD/year

Enterprise100+ NAV Licenses

$1000 USD/year

Where USERS Make the Difference!

For Example

As a premium member:

Free events (choose from 70+ per year) $ 250

Consulting time saved (8 hours) $ 1,200

Internal research time saved (12 hours) $ 360

Mistakes avoided on upgrade (20 hours) $ 600

Discount on Forum (per attendee) $ 200

Discount on Distance Learning (per registration) $ 100

Free CBTs (choose from nearly 700) $ 300

Discount on Academy Onsite (1 full day) $ 300

Total Sample Savings $ 3,300

Where USERS Make the Difference!

Not Enough Solutions? Network!

Join NAVUG on LinkedIn Follow us Facebook –

www.facebook.com/navug Follow #NAVUG on Twitter Post to the NAVUG forums - http://

community.dynamics.com/ Ask trish@navug.com for help

Where USERS Make the Difference!

Wrap-up

Questions? Feedback? trish@navug.com Sign up for some events! Make sure you’re

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