If your finance team still lives in Excel pivot tables every month-end, this one's for you. Plenty of Dynamics 365 BC (and older NAV) customers still run Jet Cube and Jet Reports for Excel-based financial reporting that was built for a pre-cloud era. It worked. It still works, sort of. But the world moved on — and this article walks through what changed, how Fabric stacks up against Jet Cube, and how to tell whether it's actually your turn to make the switch.

In the manufacturing sector, AI is a competitive necessity. According to Microsoft’s industry insights, manufacturers that move beyond experimentation to operationalize AI across their value chains are unlocking measurable returns on investment and fueling new sources of advantage. In an era where supply chain resilience, quality control, and workforce productivity define success, AI is emerging as a key differentiator.

Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase in 2026: one where it evolves from a tool we use to a true partner in how we work, innovate, and solve complex problems. According to Microsoft’s AI outlook, this shift will redefine technology adoption across industries, transforming AI into a force that amplifies human potential and accelerates real-world impact.

What It Means for Innovation and Digital Growth: Laying the Foundation for Canada’s AI Future. Microsoft has announced the largest investment in its history in Canada, pledging C$19 billion between 2023 and 2027 to expand AI and cloud infrastructure, strengthen cybersecurity, and support skills development across the country.

The term agent is becoming central to how organizations think about productivity and customer engagement. But what exactly is an agent, and why does it matter? At its core, an agent is a powerful AI companion or a digital partner designed to handle a wide range of interactions and tasks. Think of agents as intelligent assistants that can handle everything from answering routine questions to managing complex conversations and even making decisions on their own.