The Community Summit organized by Dynamic Communities has once again proven to be the ultimate gathering for Dynamics 365 experts, users, and partners to explore and discuss the future of Microsoft business applications.
In this article, we recap the key moments, discussions, and announcements from Executive Automats at the Summit, showcasing our role in advancing the Dynamics 365 ecosystem.
Executive Automats at Community Summit: key highlights
This year, as the Automation Category Sponsor at the Community Summit, we had the opportunity to engage w ith attendees on challenges and opportunities in ERP environments. Our discussions centered around practical strategies for utilizing the Executive Automats solutions to address essential needs in security, compliance, and testing.
Here's a quick recap of our sessions:
Premier Spotlight: SOX Compliance in Dynamics 365
During this session, Executive Automats experts dove into the intricacies of SOX compliance or how to align the Dynamics 365 system with SOX standards while optimizing user roles and reducing licensing costs.
Keynote session
The D365 Community Summit not only showcased the latest innovations but also provided a unique opportunity to hear from Bartosz, our VP of Products, during a Keynote session.
Among many topics, Bartosz discussed how a deep understanding of customer needs and ongoing collaboration with Microsoft have driven Executive Automats to develop solutions that improve operational and cost efficiency in Dynamics 365 environments. By listening to users, Executive Automats has crafted a platform that empowers organizations to confidently tackle today’s complex ERP demands.
For those interested in further insights, you can watch the full Keynote session:
Enhancing the D365 Experience
This session was dedicated to securing, testing, and optimizing Dynamics 365 environments through Executive Automats’ unique features and approaches. The discussion focused on equipping organizations with best practices for safeguarding and enhancing their ERP systems in ways that support both compliance and business goals.
Demo Zone: One Platform, Four Solutions
Concluding with a live demo of the Executive Automats platform, this session showcased how users can leverage the platform’s D365 testing, security, process discovery, and support features to drive efficiency and reduce complexities within D365.
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Executive Automats: advancing beyond testing
Originally a tool for automated testing, Executive Automats has grown into a comprehensive platform addressing key pain points in ERP environments. Today, with four main pillars — security & compliance, testing, process discovery, and support — Executive Automats empowers Dynamics 365 users to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate compliance risks, and improve governance.
1. Executive Automats for Security & Compliance
The challenge
Maintaining SOX compliance and robust security within ERP systems is a constant challenge. Managing user permissions across large organizations can be complex and time-consuming, with mistakes leading to potential security breaches or audit findings. Licensing inefficiencies are also common, as unclear role assignments can lead to excessive licensing costs.
Our Solution:
Executive Automats for security & compliance can help streamline the set-up and ongoing management of user permissions while ensuring SOX compliance. With our solution, organizations can:
• Simplify role management, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
• Gain a clear view of user roles to avoid over-licensing and reduce costs.
• Build secure environments that satisfy audit requirements and improve governance.
You can learn more about SOX compliance in D365 in our video:
2. Executive Automats for Testing
The challenge
As ERP systems evolve and integrate with various applications, regular testing becomes essential. Especially when it comes to OneVersion updates. Manual regression and performance testing can be slow, costly, and dependent on IT resources. Non-technical users often struggle to contribute, slowing down the process and increasing the likelihood of errors.
Our Solution:
Executive Automats enables non-technical users to create and automate test cases with ease, ensuring thorough and timely testing that keeps up with ERP updates and changes. Our testing features:
• Allow non-technical staff to develop automated tests, freeing IT teams and speeding up deployment cycles.
• Support continuous testing, which ensures that changes and updates are thoroughly validated.
• Increase test coverage, reducing the likelihood of issues after updates or new integrations.
3. Executive Automats for Discovery
The challenge
In many ERP systems, workflows are complex and difficult to analyze, resulting in bottlenecks and inefficiencies that reduce productivity. Understanding and optimizing these processes is often a data-intensive task requiring extensive time and resources.
Our Solution:
The process discovery feature within Executive Automats provides data-driven insights that help organizations visualize and analyze workflow patterns. This allows them to:
• Identify inefficiencies in processes and make data-backed improvements.
• Better understand how users interact with the system, pinpointing areas where processes can be optimized.
• Gain actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
4. Executive Automats for Support
The challenge
Managing an ERP system can be challenging due to the complexity of role assignments and licensing. Without effective tools, role management and license optimization are difficult, leading to potential issues with compliance, inefficient use of resources, and a lack of oversight.
Our Solution:
Executive Automats provides comprehensive support features designed to simplify role management, optimize licensing, and enhance overall system reliability. This solution empowers organizations to:
• Easily manage role assignments and permissions, reducing administrative burden and ensuring the right access levels without over-licensing.
• Ensure business continuity by preventing critical incidents through automated testing and continuous system monitoring.
• Guarantee fast, SLA-driven resolution times with effective problem-solving tools that address issues quickly and minimize downtime.
• Maintain seamless system performance with expert support, promoting stability and long-term reliability for uninterrupted operations.
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One more thing: key collaboration with Microsoft on security
A major highlight of this year’s Community Summit was the announcement of the integration of Executive Automats Security Setup (EASS) into Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 ERP portfolio. This strategic collaboration with Microsoft marks a significant milestone in Dynamics 365 security and compliance, bringing advanced governance tools directly to ERP users.
With this integration, Microsoft Dynamics 365 users can benefit from advanced features that improve ERP security and governance like never before:
- Enhanced security and compliance:
Streamlined role management simplifies compliance, allowing users to quickly set up secure environments. - Role optimization and licensing: Organizations can optimize licensing and reduce costs by refining user roles and permissions.
- Embedded security features:
Advanced security configurations and governance tools are now natively embedded in the Dynamics 365 platform, ensuring robust protection and more manageable role administration.
Conclusion — paving the way for the future of Dynamics 365 with Executive Automats
By focusing on essential areas like security, compliance, testing, and process optimization, Executive Automats is committed to empowering organizations with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of modern ERP systems.
As we look to the future, we will continue working closely within Dynamics 365 to support business goals, ensure compliance, and provide cutting-edge solutions that enable organizations to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.