Is AI about to revolutionize your finance department or replace it entirely? Join us for a deep dive with Microsoft MVP Bilua Samdancioli as we explore the massive shift from traditional ERP systems to AI-driven decision platforms. This episode covers everything from the history of Axapta to the cutting-edge world of Copilot and autonomous agents.
In this session of the 365 FM Podcast, Bilua shares her 20-year journey through the Microsoft ecosystem and explains why the role of the finance consultant is evolving faster than ever. We explore the concept of Co-work, the difference between simple coding and true engineering, and how to maintain governance in an AI-powered world. You will learn why AI is like a toddler that needs guidance and how prediction is becoming the most valuable feature of modern ERP systems. Bilua also breaks down the importance of the Microsoft community and how being a Superuser helps professionals stay ahead of the curve.
Chapters
0:00 Intro to Bilua Samdancioli and her background
3:15 The evolution from Axapta to Dynamics 365
7:45 What it means to be a Community Superuser
11:20 How Copilot became the new UI for AI
16:40 The jaw-dropping power of MCP servers
21:15 Understanding WorkIQ and the Co-work era
26:30 How to keep up with rapid Microsoft updates
31:05 Will AI actually replace finance jobs
35:50 Why we need wipe engineering over wipe coding
41:15 Defining AI agents within Dynamics 365
46:40 Governance and security for financial data
52:20 Teaching AI like a toddler for better results
57:35 Rapid fire round and favorite business apps
1:01:50 Final advice for ERP professionals
1:05:42 End of episode
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