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Microsoft has announced its plan to launch Microsoft Project Operations that will gradually replace the Microsoft Dynamics 365 project service automation module. The Dynamics Project Operations module will be rolled out around October 2020 and will combine the capabilities of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Service Automation module. The module will give visibility of different processes related to projects. The module is also said to deliver cross-team collaboration and reports that will enable the resources involved in the project to operate seamlessly. The users of Project Automation will be given around four years to switch to Microsoft Project Operations. If the users have the license and are not using project service automate module or PMA capabilities within the Finance module then they need to notify the Microsoft authorities before 31st Dec’20.

Why a new app for project management?

Microsoft has plenty of project management apps namely Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Service Automation module and Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations. The range of applications made it difficult for businesses to have visibility of all the project aspects. Organisations are undoubtedly keen on using the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Service Automation module but are also constantly asking for something comprehensive.

Microsoft has declared that the Project Service automation module will receive further developments and the Project Operations will merge the capabilities of Project service automate and Microsoft Project. The new Operations module will give insights of every aspect of any project starting right from when the quote is submitted to the project analytics.

What will the existing users of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Service Automation module need to do?

I understand that the news of Project service automation soon to be merging with Project operations seems to be daunting at first, but this is in the best of our interest. The integration of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations and Project Operations will enable project teams to bill the finances and the invoices. For the businesses who don’t currently have the Dynamics 365 license, Microsoft Project Operations can be the push to get the license and solve all the business challenges that they are facing. Furthermore, Project Operations is built on Common Data Service and hence can be easily integrated with Power apps allowing the employees to engineer customised apps.

The migration from Microsoft Project Service Automation module to Microsoft Project Operations can be difficult. You can seek expert’s help such as Exigo Tech who is a Microsoft Solutions Partner to get the data switched from one module to another. We can help you manage the licensing part as well. To ensure that you’ll able to use all the latest capabilities of Microsoft Project Operations to keep your business processes in place, call 1300 EXIGOTECH (394 468) or email us at .

 

FAQs

1) Can Dynamics 365 be used for project management?

Yes, Dynamics 365 can be used for project management as Microsoft offers various project management solutions as part of the Dynamics 365 suite of business applications that include Dynamics 365 Project Operations, Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, and more. Dynamics 365 also allows integration with other modules.

In short, Dynamics 365 is very useful in managing projects from start to end and enables businesses to set and track goals for projects.

 

2) What is Dynamics 365 for project Service Automation?

Dynamics 365 Project Service Automation is now part of Dynamics 365 Project Operations. Dynamics 365 Project Operations is a new end-to-end project management solution that brings together the capabilities of Dynamics 365 Project Service Automation, Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, and Dynamics 365 Finance into a single, comprehensive solution.

Dynamics 365 Project Operations is designed to improve project management, boost productivity, and drive better business results. It offers a variety of features and functionalities for project planning, resource management, time and expenditure monitoring, invoicing, and analytics. Also, Dynamics 365 Project Operations is built on the Microsoft Power Platform and it can be integrated with the existing systems which enable businesses to create a unified project management ecosystem and streamline the projects.

 

3) What is project service automation?

Project Service Automation is an integrated suite of solutions from Microsoft which is designed to help project-based organisations to deliver end-to-end services for sales, planning, delivery, and invoicing. Project Service Automation’s collaborative structure enables the workforce to efficiently work together in order to increase profit margin requirements and maximise customer and client satisfaction.
But Project Service Automation is now part of Dynamics 365 Project Operations, which combines and enhances the features and capabilities of Project Service Automation.

 

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