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    Not-for-Profit Governance Forum 2025
    TRADESHOW: THU 31 JUL | 8:00 - 6:00 PM
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      • FAQ
        • What is JET?
        • What Professional Advantage solutions are available for Infor SunSystems v6 & do they support Unicode?
        • How can I consolidate data from one business unit to another?
        • Is there an easy ad-hoc inquiry tool that my users can use to interrogate my SunSystems data?
        • Recurring invoicing, can this be done by Infor SunSystems?
        • Is it possible to generate a bank file for foreign currency payment processed in SunSystems to upload to the bank for processing?
        • How do I add a new delivery address in IPOS?
        • Cost re-allocations are a very manual process using Excel Spreadsheets & Ledger Imports. Can it be done within Infor SunSystems directly?
        • We manage multiple companies within SunSystems and I am regularly raising InterCompany entries between the entities. I am doing these manually at present, can they be automated?
        • Is there a quicker way to create a new customer or supplier in SunSystems 5 or 6 and ensure all required data is captured?
        • Transaction Analysis codes are being provided on my ledger imports but they are not appearing on the posted transactions in SunSystems, why is this?
        • Is it possible to generate debtor statements by due date automatically & email directly to customer?
        • Is there a way to easily identify the business unit users are attached to in Infor SunSystems?
        • Why JET is rejecting the super user password when I can use the same to login to Sun/User Manager?
        • Do business rules defined within SunSystems apply to transactions created from Professional Advantage companion products (ie IPOS, Bank Reconciliation, CSB Invoicing, Receipting)?
        • What role do Business Rules play in ensuring clean data capture in Infor SunSystems?
        • Setting up Infor SunSystems in a multi company environment
        • How can Infor SunSystems be configured to cater for Joint Venture Accounting?
        • How can you make changes to forms in Infor SunSystems?
        • Can I make minor changes to my SunSystems v6 reports?
        • How can I report last year's depreciation transactions for certain assets in Infor SunSystems?
        • In Infor SunSystems does BAS Interface support Standard Business Reporting?
        • What is Extended Analysis?
        • Can I set up Scheduled Payments in SunSystems?
        • How can I create interfaces between SunSystems and other business systems?
        • Can I schedule transfer desk profiles automatically?
        • What are the benefits of the SunSystems uni-ledger?
        • What are the benefits of the SunSystems structure (smart transactions vs string)?
        • Can the standard SunSystems v6 Trial Balance be extracted into MS Excel?
        • How can I record extra descriptions against general ledger transactions?
        • Why would I choose iPOS as my procurement system for Infor SunSystems?
        • Can I restrict selected SunSystems users from posting to prior financial periods?
        • Why is SunSystems so popular with insurance companies?
        • What are the different ways that a user can raise a requestion in iPOS?
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      • FAQ
        • What is iWorkplace?
        • What business problems can iWorkplace help me solve?
        • What are the benefits of using iWorkplace for information management and compliance?
        • Who uses iWorkplace?
        • What data protection standards does iWorkplace comply with?
        • What Microsoft 365 license do I need to run iWorkplace?
        • What is the difference between the information management and compliance capabilities of Microsoft 365 E3, E5, Purview, and iWorkplace?
        • Is there a free trial for iWorkplace?
        • Where do I start with iWorkplace?
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    • Microsoft 365
      • Microsoft 365 for Not-for-Profit
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      • FAQ
        • What is the difference between Office 365 and Microsoft 365?
        • What is the difference between Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard, and Premium?
        • I’ve migrated to Microsoft 365. What other apps can I use in my subscription?
        • Is there a not-for-profit pricing for Microsoft 365?
        • Can I buy the Microsoft 365 components separately?
        • Is Microsoft 365 free?
        • Is there a free trial on Microsoft 365?
        • What services in Microsoft 365 does Professional Advantage offer?
        • I have a commercial Office 365 subscription. Can Professional Advantage assist me with moving my current subscription to Microsoft 365 Nonprofit?
        • I’ve migrated to Microsoft 365. What other apps can I use in my subscription? (1)
        • How can Microsoft 365 secure our sensitive not-for-profit data with our staff and volunteers working remotely?
        • Is Microsoft 365 really free for not-for-profits?
        • How can my organisation qualify for non-profit offers?
        • How can I get support for Microsoft 365?
    • Microsoft Azure
      • Azure Virtual Desktop
        • FAQ
          • What is Azure Virtual Desktop?
          • What are the key benefits of Azure Virtual Desktop?
          • What is the new Windows 10 multi-session?
          • What operating systems are supported by Azure Virtual Desktop?
          • How does Azure Virtual Desktop reduce costs?
          • Will Azure Virtual Desktop support Microsoft Office?
          • What is required to run Azure Virtual Desktop?
          • Is there a direct migration path from on-premises RDS to AVD?
          • Will Azure Virtual Desktop be supported with Virtual Desktop Access (VDA)?
          • What FSLogix capabilities are included in Azure Virtual Desktop?
          • What are the key differences between AVD versus RDS?
          • What's the difference between Remote and Virtual Desktop?
          • What are the pros and cons of Azure Virtual Desktop vs Remote Desktop Services?
      • Microsoft Azure Solutions for Not-for-Profit
        • FAQ
          • What are the eligibility requirements for getting the $3,500 grant from Microsoft?
          • Does Professional Advantage offer special pricing for Not-for-Profits?
          • Why use Microsoft Azure?
          • Microsoft Azure vs AWS: Which is better for NFPs?
          • My not-for-profit used to receive a $3500 Azure grant but it’s now $2,000. What happened there?
          • What happens if my Azure grant renews before 1st October 2023? After 1st October 2023?
          • Does this credit change to the Azure grant affect any other aspects of the grant?
          • Can I use the Azure grant for the new AI services that Microsoft is launching?
          • Is there a discount for not-for-profit organisations using Azure?
          • What are the eligibility requirements for getting the USD 2000 grant from Microsoft?
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          • Does Site Recovery need internet connectivity?
          • Are all recovery points a complete VM copy?
          • How far back can I recover?
          • Do I need to worry about security when using cloud?
          • Can I keep the server IP’s address after failover?
          • How much does Azure Disaster Recovery cost?
          • How to assess if I’m at risk of downtime?
          • What are the common strategies for protecting your data against disaster events?
      • FAQ
        • What is Azure and why use it?
        • Microsoft Azure vs Office 365: What’s the difference?
        • How can I purchase Azure services?
        • Why Microsoft Azure is better than AWS?
        • When to use Microsoft Azure?
        • Is there a Not-for-Profit pricing for Azure?
        • What is Microsoft Azure used for?
        • Can I try Microsoft Azure for free?
        • Can I sign up to Azure without a credit card?
        • How do I modernise existing .NET applications with Azure cloud?
        • Why should I consider Azure for my legacy Windows Server and SQL Server rather than AWS or other cloud platforms?
        • Can Microsoft access my data in Azure?
        • How is support for Azure delivered by Professional Advantage?
    • Microsoft Dynamics 365
      • Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales
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      • FAQ
        • How does licencing work for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central? Are there different licensing options?
        • What is an accountant’s license?
        • How does Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central integrate with other Microsoft products like Office 365?
        • Can we access Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central on mobile devices?
        • How can I edit my notifications in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
        • Can you personalise screens in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
        • How does Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central handle multi-currency?
        • Does Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central have different language options, and how does it work?
        • How can I change my ‘work date’ in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to avoid having to change posting date for each end of month transaction I’m doing.
        • Can you do calculations from within the numeric fields in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
        • How does Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central manage stocktakes?
        • What’s the process when a customer wants to return goods in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
        • Can I copy another customer invoice (or other documents) to create another in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
        • What are the advantages of transitioning from NAV to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
        • What are the costs associated with Business Central licensing?
        • What is the Business Central Admin Centre?
        • How do I access the Business Central Admin Center?
        • Who needs to set up my User as a Business Central Admin?
        • How can I check my Business Central data storage levels?
        • Why can't I have another Sandbox in Business Central if I have data left over?
        • What is an Extension in Business Central? What do I do if I get an Incompatible Extension Warning?
        • What is Feature Management in Business Central?
        • What is Copilot for Microsoft D365 Business Central?
        • How does Copilot handle data security and privacy in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
        • Does Copilot in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central need to be trained on my company's data?
        • How does Copilot in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central approach AI safety?
        • Is Copilot in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central the same as Copilot for Microsoft 365?
        • Is Copilot in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central free to use?
        • What are the key features of Copilot for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
        • What makes Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central different from other ERP solutions like NetSuite, Xero, or QuickBooks
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    • Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management
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        • How do you conduct remote sessions?
        • Do you provide a service in other languages?
        • Can you configure setups in some legal entities in the production/live environment?
        • Does Australian localisation functions also cover New Zealand operations?
        • Do you support us after the implementation in the production/live environment?
    • Microsoft Dynamics GP
      • Procurement
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      • Inventory
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      • Platform Options
      • FAQ
        • What are the key dates for the end of life of Microsoft Dynamics GP
        • What is Microsoft's recommended path for migrating from Dynamics GP
        • Why should I migrate from Dynamics GP within the next 1 to 3 years
        • What benefits will I gain by migrating to Dynamics 365 Business Central
        • How will migrating to Business Central impact my resource allocation
        • What support can I expect during the migration process
        • What are the next steps I should take to start the migration process
        • How can I ensure a seamless transition to Business Central
        • What if I have specific business needs or industry requirements
        • What is the difference between buying additional licenses now than buying additional licenses after upgrading?
        • How does user authentication work in the cloud?
        • How does the cloud do Active Directory authentication from the local environment?
        • If your domain name changes once you move into the hosted environment, would GP fall over?
        • Do you have to perform year end for Analytical Accounting in Dynamics GP?
        • What is the year end process for Analytical Accounting in Dynamics GP?
        • Do you have to perform the Fixed Assets year end before General Ledger year end in Dynamics GP?
        • Can you migrate or convert reports to word template reports in Dynamics GP?
        • Where do you insert the email addresses for Debtor and Creditor using the word template in Dynamics GP?
        • Do you have to do the year end for Payables, Receivables and Inventory in Dynamics GP?
        • Can the sub-ledger modules be reconciled to the General Ledger in Dynamics GP?
        • Can depreciation be reversed in Dynamics GP?
        • Will your Protected List Price change upon upgrading to GP 2016?
        • Can you assign Analytical Accounting codes in Fixed Assets in Dynamics GP?
        • Why do receivable transactions remain in OPEN status when fully applied in Dynamics GP?
        • Can you change a Debtor/Creditor ID, Item Number or General Ledger account number once transactions have been posted against it in Dynamics GP?
        • Can you make inventory items inactive in Dynamics GP?
        • Is there a way to run historical stock status report in Microsoft Dynamics GP?
        • Can you export debtors/creditors Trial balance into a user friendly excel format in Dynamics GP?
        • Can you copy a previous General Ledger Journal in Microsoft Dynamics GP?
        • Can you reverse a posted General Ledger Journal in Dynamics GP?
        • Can you delete posted transactions in Dynamics GP?
        • Can I assign a Tax Schedule on a General Ledger Journal in Dynamics GP?
        • Can you run a BAS (business activity statement) report in Dynamics GP?
        • Can you customise your SmartLists in Dynamics GP?
        • Can you process negative lines on a Sales Transaction Entry window in Dynamics GP?
        • Can you reprint a cheque remittance in Dynamics GP?
        • Can you copy security for an existing user to a new user in Dynamics GP?
        • Can you remove Inactive master records from lookup windows in Dynamics GP?
        • Do you have to use Batch IDs when processing transactions in Dynamics GP?
        • Can you print historical Fixed Asset depreciation reports in Dynamics GP?
        • How do you show the Required Fields in Dynamics GP?
        • Can you default a Dynamics GP company to log in automatically?
        • Do Fixed Assets cater for Low Value Pool in Dynamics GP?
        • Why does my General Ledger Trial Balance show zero opening balances for the current year in Dynamics GP?
        • Can you post General Ledger transactions after the General Ledger year end has been performed in Dynamics GP?
        • Can you post General Ledger transactions to Historical years in Dynamics GP?
        • Is there a rollover process at month end in Dynamics GP?
        • How do you void partially paid transactions in payables in Dynamics GP?
        • Can you unreconcile a previous Bank Reconciliation in Dynamics GP?
        • Do you have to do backups before running a Year End in Dynamics GP?
        • Why is the General Ledger posting type essential in Dynamics GP?
        • Does Dynamics GP have a payroll module?
        • Can I access Dynamics GP using a web browser?
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    • Microsoft Office 365
      • FAQ
        • What's the difference between Microsoft Azure and Office 365?
        • Does Office 365 integrate with other Products?
        • What's the key difference between the Office 365 E1 and E3 plans?
        • Can I mix and match my Office 365 plans?
        • Is there educational or discount pricing for organisations?
        • How can external contacts access content within the Office 365 platform?
        • When you share a link out to edit externally a document can you shut down access after a bit?
        • Does Delve replace the necessity of correct Information Architecture?
        • What are the difficulties and benefits of using personal and/or professional OneDrive?
        • Can you control who sees what data when using Power BI for analytics and dashboards?
        • What mistakes do I need to avoid when migrating to Office 365?
        • Does Office 365 help with my compliance obligations?
        • I’ve migrated to Office 365. What other apps can I use in my subscription?
      • Office 365 Sydney
      • Office 365 Melbourne
      • Office 365 Brisbane
    • Microsoft Security Services
      • Essential Eight
      • Microsoft 365 Security Baseline
      • Zero Trust Security
      • FAQ
        • I have a cybersecurity incident. What kind of assistance can Professional Advantage help me with?
        • What is the difference between Office 365 Security, Enterprise Mobility + Security, and Microsoft 365?
        • How does Office 365 help me with compliance?
        • Does Microsoft 365 include security?
        • What is the minimum requirement for securing my Office 365 environment?
        • What are the best practices for cloud security?
        • What is a phishing attack simulation?
        • What are the benefits of an attack simulation?
        • Which service in Microsoft 365 includes the attack simulation?
        • How can you tell if an email is phishing?
        • What is Essential Eight in cyber security?
        • Why is Application Whitelisting important?
        • What is Managed Security Services?
    • Microsoft SharePoint
      • SharePoint Intranet
      • SharePoint Migration & Upgrades
        • FAQ
          • When does it make sense for me to go on-premise or cloud?
      • SharePoint Change Management
      • SharePoint Construction Industry
        • FAQ
          • What is SharePoint and why use it?
          • Why should I use SharePoint instead of a file share?
          • Do you need a SharePoint developer to implement SharePoint?
      • SharePoint for Not-for-Profit
        • FAQ
      • SharePoint Policy Management
      • SharePoint Document Management
      • Policy Management for Education Institutions
      • FAQ
        • What does SharePoint do?
        • Which is better for SharePoint – Office 365 or on-premise?
        • How much does it cost to deploy SharePoint?
        • Are the SharePoint Plans in Office 365 equivalent to SharePoint Standard and Enterprise?
        • Why should I use SharePoint instead of a file share?
        • Can I create a public-facing website using SharePoint Online?
        • Can I still access my files on SharePoint if I’m offline?
        • Can I share to external users from my SharePoint environment?
        • Do I need to install an app to access SharePoint?
        • What are the common SharePoint security mistakes that I need to avoid and how do I keep it locked down?
        • How do I drive end-user adoption on my SharePoint Intranet?
        • Do you need a SharePoint developer to implement SharePoint?
        • Do you need training on SharePoint to use it?
        • What is Delve?
        • What are the reasons to use SharePoint?
        • What are the risks of using an outdated version of SharePoint?
        • Does SharePoint have a document management system?
        • Can I use SharePoint to manage my policies and procedures?
        • How do I protect data in SharePoint?
        • How long is a typical SharePoint implementation?
        • Is there not-for-profit licensing for SharePoint?
        • How do I assess if I’m ready to upgrade to the latest SharePoint on-premises version?
        • What do I need to prepare in advance before a migration or an upgrade?
        • How long does it take to migrate or upgrade my SharePoint environment?
        • Can I still follow the folder format in my file share when I migrate my files to SharePoint?
        • Should I migrate my whole file server to SharePoint as my sole document storage platform?
      • SharePoint Sydney
      • SharePoint Melbourne
      • SharePoint Brisbane
    • Microsoft Teams
      • FAQ
        • What can Microsoft Teams do?
        • How does Microsoft Teams work?
        • Are Microsoft Teams chats private?
        • How do we lock down conversations in Teams or lock down certain parts of a team?
        • Where are Microsoft Teams recordings stored?
        • Where does Microsoft Teams download files?
        • Can I collaborate with external users using Teams?
        • Can I create multiple channels under a single team and have separate permission levels for each channel?
        • Which Microsoft 365 plans have Microsoft Teams?
        • How do I get Microsoft Teams?
        • Does Professional Advantage provide end-user training for Teams? (1)
        • Will the tagging and labelling options in Teams be available in Office 2016 or only in latest Office 365 versions of the apps?
        • Can we automatically classify and prevent Word documents from being distributed if they contain a string (like date of birth) without using Azure Information Protection or any clients on-premises?
        • Does Microsoft Teams back up files?
        • What are the backup and restore options available with Microsoft Teams and its related content?
        • Is Data Loss Prevention included or automatically turned on in Teams?
    • Microsoft Viva
      • FAQ
        • What is Microsoft Viva?
        • What modules are in the Microsoft Viva product?
        • Is Microsoft Viva free?
        • Can I transact Microsoft Viva through CSP?
        • Can I try Microsoft Viva Topics for free?
        • How does Viva Topics protect the security and compliance of content?
        • Will admins be able to turn Viva Topics "On" / "Off" at the tenant level?
        • How does Viva Topics relate to classic and modern SharePoint experiences?
        • Where can you access Microsoft Viva Connections?
        • When will Viva Connections rollout/become generally available and to which SKUs or product endpoints?
        • Why should my business use Microsoft Viva Connections as opposed to existing collaboration technology in Microsoft 365?
        • How is Microsoft Viva Connections different from Yammer Communities?
        • How is Microsoft Viva Connections different from a SharePoint home site app in Teams?
        • How is personal privacy protected in Viva Insights?
        • What is Microsoft Viva Goals?
        • What is Microsoft Viva Engage?
        • Will Microsoft Viva Engage replace Yammer?
    • PaperSave
    • PerformancePlus
    • Qlik Sense
    • RF Smart
    • Systems@Work
    • Upbeat
    • WorkPlace
    • XMPro
    • Mergers and Acquisitions IT Integration Services
    • Microsoft Power BI
      • Power BI for Dynamics 365 Business Central
      • Power BI for NFP
      • Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Teams
      • FAQ
        • What is Power BI?
        • What are the components of Power BI?
        • Can I use Power BI for Budgeting & Forecasting?
        • What is the difference between the Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service (PowerBI.com)?
        • How does the Power BI service (PowerBI.com) connect to my on-premise data sources?
        • Does Power BI produce paginated reports?
        • Is Power BI free? How is Power BI licensed?
        • How is Power BI different from traditional BI implementations?
        • What is the Power BI Report Server (and how does it differ from the Power BI Service)?
        • What is Power BI Premium and Embedded?
        • Does Power BI have an app store or marketplace?
    • Solver
      • Solver Financial and Operational Reporting Software
      • Solver Budgeting and Planning with Power BI visualisations
      • Solver Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting Software
      • Solver Corporate Performance Management solution for Microsoft Dynamics
    • Managed Services
      • FAQ
        • What are the signs that I need Managed Services?
        • What if we already have an internal IT department?
        • How does PA’s Virtual CIO work?
        • How to choose the right Managed Services Provider?
        • What is a Virtual CIO (vCIO)?
        • What is the difference between a traditional and modern MSP?
        • What are PA’s support hours?
        • How does PA assign the severity level of my cases?
        • What is PA’s initial response time?
        • What is PA’s resolution times?
        • What is meant by managed security service provider (MSSP)?
        • What are the benefits of managed security services?
        • What is the difference between an MSP and an MSSP?
        • What security solutions does Professional Advantage as an MSSP use in Microsoft 365 to protect my business?
        • How does Microsoft Secure Score help my business stay safer?
    • Microsoft Power Platform
      • Microsoft Power Apps & Power Automate
        • FAQ
          • What is Power Apps?
          • What can Power Apps be used for?
          • What are some of the examples of applications built with Power Apps?
          • How is Power Apps licensed?
          • Why use Power Apps?
          • What is Power Automate?
          • How is Power Automate licensed?
          • What’s the difference between a canvas app and a model-driven app?
      • Volunteer Management and Volunteer Engagement
      • Microsoft Power Pages
      • FAQ
        • What is Microsoft Power Platform?
        • How much does the Power Platform cost?
        • Can I share the app I created on Power Apps to external users?
        • Why Power Platform?
        • What is Power Apps and Power Automate?
        • What is Microsoft Power Pages?
        • Is Microsoft Power Pages free?
        • What are the different Power Pages licenses, and how much does it cost?
        • What are Power Pages’ use cases?
  • Industries
    • Construction
    • Financial Services
    • Government
    • Healthcare
    • HVAC & Mechanical Contracting
    • Licensed Clubs
    • Manufacturing
    • Membership Associations
    • Not-for-Profit
    • Professional Services
    • Recruitment
    • Warehouse & Distribution
  • Client Success
    • A Compassion Relationship
    • Petrol Services Australia
    • Avondale University Client Story
    • Moonee Valley Racing Club
    • Active Trees - QV
    • Adventist Senior Living
    • AIH Group
    • Air Liquide Healthcare
    • AJ Grant Group
    • Best Bar Reinforcements
    • yourtown
    • Mainbrace Constructions
    • Caritas Australia
    • Melbourne Racing Club
    • YHA Australia
    • Volkswagen Group Australia
    • Church Missionary Society - Australia
    • Heart Research Institute
    • Sarina Russo Group
    • SS&A Albury
    • Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs Rugby League Club
    • Avondale University
    • SS&A Albury and PaperSave
    • Catalyst ONE
    • Allied Health Australia
    • Centacare Wilcannia-Forbes
    • Catholic Education Commission NSW
    • North Sydney Leagues Club
    • Compassion Australia and Kepion
    • Canaccord Genuity
    • Professional Advantage
    • Diabetes Victoria
    • Scania Australia
    • Summerland Credit Union
    • Sydney Opera House
    • The Salvation Army Aged Care
    • MyChemist
    • Lawcover
    • Horizon Foundation
    • Green Building Council of Australia
    • In Our Client's Words: ATSICHS Brisbane
    • BDO Australia
    • In Our Client's Words: The Salvation Army
    • In Our Client's Words: Marinucci
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    • In Our Client's Words: The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA)
    • PART 1 - Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON)
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    • In Our Client's Words: ANZ Technology Solutions
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    • Introducing Fundraising and Engagement
    • How to simplify complex reporting for Not-for-Profit organisations - Part 1
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    • Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting in Not-for-Profit Organisations Part 3
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    • Exclusive Preview Dynamics 365 Business Central October release
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    • Enter the world of Workflow
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    • Financial Management In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
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    • Managing Projects and Jobs using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
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    • Optimising your Distribution and Warehouse Management
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    • Work Smarter with Data Episode 2
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    • Fabric Analyst in a Day (Preregister your interest)
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    • Work Smarter with Data Episode 4
    • Professional Advantage at the Tech in Gov 2025
    • Prepare your organisation for the unpredictable: Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
    • WorkPlace Wednesday: Episode 1
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    • Infor SunSystems v5 end of financial life 31 May 2014
    • Professional Advantage receives Qlik Reseller of the Month Award
    • Dynamics GP SmartInsight released
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    • Professional Advantage receives second Qlik Reseller of the Month Award
    • Recruitment agency improves productivity after moving to Office 365
    • Professional Advantage named in 2014 Presidents Club for Microsoft Dynamics
    • Professional Advantage attending Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2014
    • Professional Advantage in 2014 Inner Circle for Microsoft Dynamics
    • Qlik Sense Desktop released
    • Professional Advantage at NSW CFO Symposium, Sydney
    • Professional Advantage at Microsoft Australian Partner Conference 2014
    • Microsoft launch Azure data centre in Australia
    • Professional Advantage to help NonProfits do more good with Office 365
    • Professional Advantage to present SCANIA growth story at Victoria CFO Symposium, Melbourne
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    • Senex Energy (Limited) selects XMPro to manage authorisation for expenditure
    • Professional Advantage at ICAA 2014 Accounting Conference, Sydney
    • Professional Advantage at Queensland CFO Symposium, Brisbane
    • Microsoft Dynamics GP 2015 now available from Professional Advantage
    • CFO Symposium
    • expense@work from Professional Advantage selected by NSW Government
    • BlackLine product added to Professional Advantage Solutions
    • Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online to be launched in Australian Datacenters
    • New Release Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2015
    • Microsoft CRM Online - Australian hosted
    • A new era in cloud for Australian businesses
    • Professional Advantage to present at IMUN 2015 Conference
    • Australian Red Cross move to the Cloud on Microsoft's Not for Profit program
    • WennSoft rebrands as Key2Act
    • Microsoft announces Dynamics GP 2016 release date
    • Professional Advantage takes Mad Mex to the cloud, supports fast growth
    • Professional Advantage at Associations Forum National Conference
    • Professional Advantage at AuSAE Conference & Exhibition 2017
    • Professional Advantage Wins Infor FY16 Pacific Growth Partner of the Year
    • Professional Advantage working with Oliver Wight
    • Working with Stuart Harman and IBP
    • Upbeat Membership keeps on growing
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    • In attendance at the Annual Associations Forum National Conference
    • Join us in Adelaide at ACE 2018
    • Professional Advantage get their pulses racing!
    • Another offering from Microsoft
    • mecwacare hold their annual golf day
    • The 30th year!
    • Join our Upbeat team across Australia in 2019.
    • iSelect move to Professional Advantage for their solution needs.
    • Team members spend their weekend nurturing the planet.
    • Professional Advantage makes a RAW Impact
    • Professional Advantage makes a RAW Impact: the RESULTS
    • Microsoft’s Endpoint Security is named a Leader in the 2019 Forrester Wave™
    • Welcome to PA Community ATSICHS Brisbane
    • Professional Advantage successfully rolled out its COVID-19 Readiness Plan
    • In Our Client's Words: Mainbrace Constructions
    • Microsoft Announcement – D365BC Extended upgrade window for 2020 release wave 1 update.
    • In Our Client's Words: ATSICHS Brisbane
    • COVID-19 Business Continuity with Office 365 and Teams Extended Trial
    • Skype for Business Online is retiring in 2021
    • Advisory: Your Microsoft Exchange Server might be vulnerable to a zero-day attack.
    • Australian Human Resources Institute partner with Professional Advantage to drive digital and process transformation.
    • Announcing Viva Connections Public Preview
    • Microsoft Viva is now Generally Available
    • Professional Advantage named one of the “Top MSP in Australia” by Cloudtango
    • Windows Server and SQL Server 2012 End of Support: What are your options?
    • Exchange Online Basic Authentication Deprecation
    • Associations Leading Change in a New World: 2022 conference
    • Professional Advantage showcases Upbeat at associationX 23 in Wellington, New Zealand
    • Experts from our Upbeat team attend conferences across Australasia
    • CISA warns businesses of China’s state-sponsored cyber actor
    • Professional Advantage sponsors GIA’s Not-for-Profit Governance Forum
    • Professional Advantage attains the coveted Solutions Partner for Microsoft Cloud
    • The largest gathering of association executives in Hamilton, New Zealand is presented with Upbeat
    • Professional Advantage join the 17th Associations Forum National Conference
    • Professional Advantage Shines with Upbeat at AuSAE Linc 2023 Conference
    • Professional Advantage and Information Leadership join forces to bring innovative information protection and compliance solutions to Australia
    • Microsoft 365 Copilot is now available to SMBs
    • PA, LLP, and PAS Form Global Alliance to Deliver PA Streams to the Hospitality Sector
    • Sitro Group Australia partners with Professional Advantage to unify their systems and warehouse operations with Dynamics 365 Business Central
    • Professional Advantage introduces iWorkplace Elements in Australia
    • Professional Advantage Support Team achieves world-class 90% NPS
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About Professional Advantage

For 35 years Professional Advantage has been meeting the evolving technology needs of our clients in Australia and internationally. Our focus on business outcomes for our clients, and wealth of knowledge across a wide range of industries and solutions has ensured we have remained an integral partner and trusted adviser for over a thousand organisations.

We are one of the few Microsoft partners that are in the unique position to not only fulfill your cloud and application licensing needs, but also support you in your IT journey with software implementation, user adoption, helpdesk, and security services.

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