May 23, 2016

Understanding digital transformation

Digital transformation and “disruption” are widely discussed – often in abstract and theoretical terms. But what does digital transformation really mean for your business, and what should you be doing about it?

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Theta

May 13, 2016

Integrate 2016 - Highlights

Integrate 2016, the main Microsoft integration conference, was held from 11-13 May in London. The event had more than 380 attendees from 22 countries, representing 187 companies, with presenters from various Microsoft product teams and from the MVP Program.

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Theta

May 4, 2016

SQL tip #1: Store SQL DB files in Azure storage

Did you know that you can configure an Azure SQL VM (or on premise machine) to store SQL data (.mdf) and log (.ldf) files in Azure storage?

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Theta

May 2, 2016

Service Scheduling with Microsoft Dynamics CRM Field Service

In this post, Theta's Head of CRM, Ivor Whibley, continues his series on Microsoft Dynamics CRM Field Service.

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Theta

April 28, 2016

Marketing automation: the importance of data and process

I was recently invited to present a paper at the Marketing Automation Summit held in Auckland. This was a perfect opportunity for me to refresh myself on all the marketing automation capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics CRM. My given subject was “Tracking progress and hitting targets on time.”

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Theta

April 27, 2016

SQL tip #2: Remove unnecessary SQL components from an Azure VM

Did you know that when you first request a SQL Azure VM it comes with everything installed? This includes Analysis Services, Integration Services, Reporting Services, etc, even if you don’t want to use them.

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Theta

April 13, 2016

Data Science – more than just analysis

Data science has emerged as one of the hottest professions and academic disciplines of recent years, with demand for data scientists racing ahead of supply. But what is data science, what techniques are used, and how might data science be useful in different scenarios?

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Theta

April 8, 2016

Using SOAP Services with Logic Apps

This is an extract from a post by Wagner Silveira, our Principal Integration Architect, published on Microsoft’s Azure Logic Apps blog.

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Theta

March 24, 2016

2016 Cure Kids Great Adventure Race Day Report: The Spirit of the Race

Team Theta retained the IT Cup, placed sixth overall and raised more than $17,000 for Cure Kids – our biggest total yet - in this year’s Cure Kids Great Adventure Race. Team leader Alan Moore, the driving force behind Theta’s Cure Kids fundraising and adventure race participation, was presented with the Spirit of the Race award – which we think is the best award in the race!

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Theta

March 23, 2016

Is a small one person business too small for a CRM system?

I recently bumped into an old friend who I have not seen for a number of years. He is now running a small business, a big change from his previous corporate life. Over a convivial dinner we discussed the challenges of running solo and he asked me if I thought there was any real benefit for him to use a CRM system.

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Theta