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Practical thinking on Dynamics 365 quality
Field notes from D365 implementations: how to adopt automation, what manual testing actually costs, and which processes to protect first.
RSAT Migration: Why Dynamics 365 Teams Need a Credible Testing Plan Before 2027
Microsoft has set a firm date for the Regression Suite Automation Tool. RSAT reaches end of support on May 15, 2027, and after that date Microsoft will stop issuing updates, bug fixes, and security patches...
Aline Andersson · September 8, 2026 · 11 min read
The Microsoft Partner Quality Engineering Playbook: How D365 ISVs Are Differentiating in 2026
The Microsoft partner ecosystem has matured into one of the largest commercial channels in enterprise technology. With hundreds of thousands of professionals certified across the...
Aline Andersson · June 30, 2026 · 8 min read
AI-Augmented ERP Testing in Dynamics 365: A Governance Framework for Finance and Operations Leaders
Artificial intelligence is entering the enterprise testing function with significant momentum, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations environments are not exempt from this...
Aline Andersson · June 25, 2026 · 13 min read
Accounts Receivable Risk in D365 F&O Updates: What Finance Leaders Need to Validate Before Go-Live
Accounts receivable is one of the most cash-sensitive functions in any enterprise. It governs how quickly revenue converts to liquidity, how accurately customer balances are maintained,...
Aline Andersson · May 12, 2026 · 13 min read
The Importance of Thoroughly Testing AP Workflows Before a D365 F&O Update
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365 F&O) operates on a continuous update model, releasing multiple major updates each year alongside regular quality and regulatory...
Aline Andersson · April 20, 2026 · 12 min read
How Test Automation Reduces the Cost of Production Defects
The cost of fixing a software defect rises sharply once it enters production. A defect found in development can be remediated against synthetic data in a controlled environment, but the...
Aline Andersson · April 5, 2026 · 8 min read
Manual Testing in Dynamics 365 Introduces Measurable Business Risk
Microsoft Dynamics 365 underpins some of the most critical financial, operational, and compliance processes across modern enterprises. For CIOs, CFOs, and compliance leaders, the...
Aline Andersson · March 23, 2026 · 9 min read
Testing for Compliance: Why Regulated Industries Can’t Afford Shortcuts
In regulated industries, compliance is not just a box to tick , it is the foundation of trust, accountability, and legal responsibility. When organizations implement or upgrade...
Dominique Perri · October 30, 2025 · 5 min read
The Psychology of User Resistance and How Testing Helps Overcome It in Dynamics 365 ERP and CRM Upgrades
Implementing and upgrading Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP and CRM systems are some of the most significant changes an organization can undertake. Changes can affect finance, supply chain,...
Dominique Perri · September 12, 2025 · 5 min read
Healthcare Organizations Under Pressure: How elevaite365 Test Automation Keeps D365 ERP Running Safely
In healthcare, there’s little room for error. Whether it’s billing a patient correctly, scheduling clinical staff, maintaining accurate inventory of critical medications, or ensuring...
Dominique Perri · August 5, 2025 · 6 min read
The role of super users in testing ERP and CRM upgrades
Upgrading an ERP or CRM system is one of the most critical undertakings for any organization. In the case of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP and CRM, upgrades affect finance, supply chain,...
Dominique Perri · July 16, 2025 · 5 min read
The Future Beyond Dynamics GP: Why Microsoft is Retiring GP and Transitioning to Business Central
For years, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) has been a trusted Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution for small to midsized organizations, offering strong financial management,...
Dominique Perri · June 22, 2025 · 4 min read
How Test Automation Can Reduce Staff Churn
Businesses are constantly looking for ways to retain top talent and improve employee satisfaction. One often overlooked factor contributing to **staff churn** is the frustration and...
Dominique Perri · June 9, 2025 · 3 min read
How Do You Know If Your Test Automation Is Actually Working?
As businesses shift away from manual testing to keep pace with mandated D365 updates, automation is increasingly becoming standard practice to enable faster deployment, preventing human...
Dominique Perri · June 2, 2025 · 4 min read
Is Test Automation Worth the Investment for Small Businesses?
While large enterprises often have dedicated testing teams and extensive infrastructure, smaller businesses must find ways to **streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve software...
Dominique Perri · May 1, 2025 · 4 min read
Examining the Pros and Cons of RSAT’s Specialized Test Coverage Area
The Regression Suite Automation Tool (RSAT) is a specialized testing utility designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O). While it offers significant...
Dominique Perri · March 2, 2025 · 3 min read
5 Key Areas To Test in your ERP
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365 F&O) is a robust enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that integrates critical business functions. Within this system, key...
Dominique Perri · February 7, 2025 · 4 min read
Understanding The Fine Print: The Hidden RSAT Costs Every Business Needs To Know
The Regression Suite Automation Tool (RSAT) is a powerful utility designed to streamline user acceptance testing (UAT) for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (F&O)...
Dominique Perri · January 20, 2025 · 3 min read
The Critical Risks of Skipping D365FO Upgrade Testing
In line with it’s commitment to delivering predictable service updates, Microsoft D365 Finance and Operations currently has four new releases each year in February, April, July and...
Dominique Perri · October 26, 2024 · 3 min read
The Challenges of Manual Testing for D365FO Upgrades
With Microsoft Dynamics enforcing updates when organizations are too many versions behind, employees are under constant pressure to ensure their systems remain up-to-date. Businesses...
Dominique Perri · September 27, 2024 · 3 min readSee what elevaite365 could do for you
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