ISV Talks

Interviews with leading ISVs, VARs and ERP consultants that lead to successful business connections in the ERP marketplace.

ISV Talks is a news podcast hosted by brian, with 77 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

brian hosts ISV Talks, a news show with 77 episodes published.

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  AI Partner Summit Reality Check: The AI Business Solutions Partner Executive Summit recap with Carol Livingston and Bob McAdam

  Aug 5, 202623 min

  Carol Livingston from Dynamics Connections and Bob McAdam from Tasklet break down what they heard at the Dynamic Communities third annual AI Business Solutions Partner Executive Summit near Seattle and what it signals for Microsoft Dynamics 365 partners and ISVs heading into the new fiscal year. This conversation focuses on the practical reality of delivering AI in the Dynamics ecosystem, including customer expectations, token costs, governance, and the growing interest in outcome‑based work (vs. T&M).

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  It Takes a Rocket Scientist: From NASA Dreams to HCM Integrations Why Payroll and HR Workforce Integrations Sometimes Need a Rocket Scientist.

  Jul 7, 202633 min

  In this ISV Talks episode, Carol Livingston interviews Mary Sarracino , CEO of JAT Consulting , to explore how JAT became one of the most trusted integration partners in the Microsoft Dynamics ecosystem. Mary shares how her early path in astrophysics and plans to head to NASA after college but took a jobs as a computer programmer for a payroll software vendor. This has shaped the technical foundation that later helped her solve some of the most complex HR and Payroll challenges for Dynamics customers. JAT’s Connect Series supports Dynamics GP, Business Central, and Finance and Operations by keeping employee data synchronized across Payroll, Benefits, and Timekeeping systems. Mary explains how Payroll Connect began as a GP to ADP integration, how Benefits Connect grew to support multi‑carrier reporting, and how JAT’s automation engine reduces manual entry and compliance risk across all Dynamics HR workloads. Dynamics partners will hear valuable insights on why HR and Payroll require specialized expertise, how partners are adapting to channel changes, and where compliance pressures are increasing for customers. Mary also discusses the growing role of secure internal AI tools such as Copilot for Work and why sensitive employee data should remain inside the organization’s own environment. If you support Dynamics GP, BC, or F&O customers who rely on accurate workforce data, this episode offers practical guidance on integrations, compliance, automation, and the future of HCM within the Microsoft ecosystem. Learn more about JAT Consulting at www.jatnet.com .

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  The Business Central Productivity Boost You May Be Missing

  Jul 1, 202631 min

  In this ISV Talks episode, Carol Livingston talks with Jeff Evenson , President of Liaison Software , about how businesses can unlock a meaningful productivity boost inside Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Jeff shares how Liaison Central and Liaison Unispan help customers simplify document automation, reduce clicks, and streamline daily work across print, email, secure communication, and workflow tasks. The conversation highlights practical ways to improve document delivery, support local printing from cloud ERP systems, and bring customer, vendor, task, approval, notes, and document data into one unified workspace. Jeff also explains how role-based alerts and smart task suggestions help users stay organized and focused throughout the day. If your customers struggle with document-heavy processes or need easier ways to navigate Business Central, this episode offers clear guidance and real examples you can use in your next project.

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  How ShipHawk Helped Brinks Home Streamline Shipping Before Moving to Business Central

  Jun 4, 202626 minS0

  <p>On this episode of the ISV Talks podcast, Carol Livingston, owner of Dynamics Connections, speaks with Alex Kemp from ShipHawk. They discuss how Brinks Home needed a smarter way to manage shipping, increase carrier access, and improve warehouse operations as they prepared to move to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Alex shares how the ShipHawk team helped Brinks Home streamline processes, reduce complexity, and build a scalable fulfillment foundation before the ERP transition.</p><p>The conversation also explores ShipHawk’s unique roots in the shipping and packing world and how that real world experience shapes their approach to WMS an...

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  How Red Maple Delivers True Payment Processor Choice for Dynamics ERP

  May 29, 202621 minS0

  <p>In this episode of ISV Talks, Carol Livingston from Dynamics Connections interviews John Pleau from Red Maple, a long time Microsoft focused ISV that delivers flexible payment solutions for Dynamics 365. John shares Red Maple’s twenty year history of working exclusively in the Microsoft ecosystem and explains why their approach stands out. Red Maple gives merchants and partners full freedom to choose their payment processor rather than being locked into a single provider.</p><p>John walks through Red Maple’s embedded payment solution for Business Central and highlights the features customers value most. These include support for multiple proc...

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