This past Tuesday marked xMonthly’s March 2025 Secret Agent Briefing, the third event in our partner-focused briefing series. This month, we were thrilled to welcome Dynamics Business Central MVP and CEO of ABC Consulting Group, Shannon Mullins, on the call!

1. Secret Agent Briefing On Demand Recording
2. Dynamics 365 Business Central
3. Microsoft Teams Premium

If you weren’t able to attend, no worries. xMonthly has an on demand video recording available for you to watch at your convenience! Visit the xMonthly Studios page or watch the recording below.

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On the call, Shannon shared insights into the BC talent development program, which trains partners on implementing Business Central through a comprehensive four-day class structure. The program includes two days of implementation training and two days of core power user transactional training, covering essential financial aspects of Business Central. Shannon also shared her personal journey of transitioning from GP to Business Central, highlighting the challenges she faced and her motivation to support others in similar situations.

Additionally, Shannon emphasized the ongoing migrations from on-premises solutions like GP, NAV, and SL to Business Central. She mentioned the benefits of staying within the Microsoft ecosystem, such as integration with Azure, enhanced security, and ease of management. The Bridge to Cloud 2 program, offering a 40% discount on licensing for a three-year commitment, serves as an attractive option for on-premises customers to transition to the cloud.

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Another essential Microsoft product that we wanted to highlight in this article is Teams Premium. This product enhances the standard Teams experience via:

• AI-powered meeting recaps with auto generated notes and tasks
• Live translation of captions and transcripts
• Security measures like end-to-end encryption and sensitivity labels.
• Branded meetings with customizable backgrounds and logos
• Virtual appointments with advanced management features
• Immersive events through Microsoft Mesh

Check out the screenshot below of Microsoft Teams Premium in action after our March 2025 Secret Agent Briefing!

Organizations can also benefit from efficient collaboration tools like Places Finder for reserving workspaces and collaborative call handling for improved customer care. These enhancements make Teams Premium a valuable addition for businesses looking to optimize their collaboration and safeguard sensitive information.