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Azure Bastion: Entra ID for Portal RDP (Public Review)
Azure Bastion now supports Microsoft Entra ID authentication for RDP connections directly in the Azure portal. This reduces reliance on local VM passwords and provides a simple, identity first sign in for Windows VMs.
- Enhanced Security: Identity based access helps remove local credentials and centralises control in Entra ID.
- Seamless Access: One click sign in in the portal simplifies daytoday VM access for users.
Bridge to Cloud 3: 30% Migration Discount
Microsoft’s BTC3 gives eligible Dynamics on premises customers 30% off Dynamics 365 online on a fixed three year CSP NCE term.
Signup window: 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027.
Requirements: active Enhancement Plan and on-prem licensing before 1 September 2024.
Mercurius IT Updates
Webinar: Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management (Fixed price AX upgrade)
Date: 11 February 2026
Time: 11:00–12:00 GMT
Format: Live online
Learn how to move from Dynamics AX to D365 FSCM with a predictable, fixed price approach, plus a walkthrough of key capabilities.
Customer Success Story
Leading European Rolling Stock Leasing Provider
Solution: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management.
A multi‑country leasing business modernised finance and operations with Dynamics 365 FSCM. Highlights include automated invoice processing, Asset Management tied to diagnostics, advanced material planning and a custom replenishment dashboard for logistics. The result was improved efficiency, better inventory planning and faster decision‑making with end‑to‑end visibility.
IP Solution Corner
Company Registration Verification (Business Central)
Validate UK company registration numbers inside Business Central, pulling details from Companies House to keep customer and vendor records accurate and compliant. Reduce manual entry, speed onboarding and support KYC.
Fixed Asset Component Accounting (Finance and Supply Chain)
Track and depreciate significant asset components separately when useful lives differ, improving accuracy and compliance for asset intensive industries and simplifying replacements or disposals.
Featured Blog
From Dynamics AX to Dynamics 365 FSCM for Manufacturers
Why manufacturers are moving now: AI driven forecasting, resilient supply chain visibility and automated workflows in Dynamics 365 FSCM deliver tighter inventory control, improved quality and faster financial decisions. The article also outlines a phased migration approach that reduces disruption.
Get A Quick Dynamics 365 Cost Estimate
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- Tailored module recommendations for your requirements
- Indicative implementation cost range and assumptions
- Licensing estimates based on user volumes
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