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Breathbase
March 22, 20264 min
Breathbase launches a completely redesigned website

Our new website is live! Built with Next.js, AI-driven development and optimized for speed, SEO and user experience.

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Dynamics 365
March 20, 20266 min
Dynamics 365 Wave 1 2026: the most important new features

Microsoft has announced the Wave 1 2026 release for Dynamics 365. Discover the most important new features for Sales, Customer Service and Marketing.

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AI Development
March 15, 20267 min
MCP servers: the future of AI tool integration

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is changing how AI tools communicate with external systems. What are MCP servers and why do they matter for developers?

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Power Platform
March 10, 20268 min
Power Automate + AI Builder: automatically process documents

Learn how to automatically process invoices, forms and other documents with Power Automate and AI Builder. Step-by-step explanation with practical examples.

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Dynamics 365
March 5, 20266 min
AI agents in customer service: combining Dynamics 365 + AI

Discover how AI agents are transforming customer service. From automatic case handling to intelligent escalation with Dynamics 365 Customer Service.

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Power Platform
February 28, 20269 min
Power Platform ALM: from development to production

A complete guide to Application Lifecycle Management in Power Platform. From environments and solutions to CI/CD pipelines and governance.

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AI Development
February 22, 20265 min
How vibecoding is changing the consultancy market

Vibecoding is fundamentally changing how software is built. What does this mean for consultancy firms, freelancers and their clients?

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Power Platform
February 15, 20268 min
The Future of Power Platform: Trends for 2026

Which trends will shape Power Platform in 2026? From AI Builder and Copilot integration to the evolution of low-code development and Dataverse as a universal data platform.

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AI Development
February 1, 202610 min
Vibecoding: How AI Accelerates Software Development

How AI tools like Cursor and Claude Code are fundamentally changing the way we build software. An in-depth look at vibecoding, the benefits, challenges and why every developer needs to know this.

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Dynamics 365
January 18, 202610 min
Dynamics 365 Sales: Best Practices for Lead Management

A complete overview of best practices for lead management in Dynamics 365 Sales. From lead scoring and qualification to optimizing your sales pipeline with AI insights.

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AI Development
January 5, 202612 min
Cursor vs. GitHub Copilot: Which AI Code Editor Suits You?

An honest comparison between Cursor and GitHub Copilot. We test both tools on realistic scenarios and share our experience after months of daily use in production projects.

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Power Platform
December 20, 20257 min
Dataverse Modeling: 5 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

The data model is the foundation of every successful Power Platform project. We discuss the 5 most common mistakes in Dataverse modeling and how to avoid them for a scalable and performant solution.

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AI Development
December 8, 20259 min
AI Integration in Dynamics 365: Practical Examples and Results

How artificial intelligence extends the capabilities of Dynamics 365. From Copilot features to custom AI integrations - concrete examples of how AI makes your CRM smarter.

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Dynamics 365
November 20, 20257 min
Smart resource planning with Dynamics 365 Field Service

Optimize your field service with smart scheduling, route optimization and mobile tools in Dynamics 365 Field Service.

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Power Platform
October 30, 20258 min
Power Platform governance: how to maintain control in a growing environment

DLP policies, environments and the CoE toolkit. How to keep control of a growing Power Platform landscape as an organization.

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Power Platform
October 5, 20259 min
Connecting Power BI dashboards to Dynamics 365: best practices

How to create effective Power BI dashboards based on Dynamics 365 data? Tips for data models, visualizations and performance.

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Dynamics 365
September 15, 20258 min
Optimizing your sales pipeline in Dynamics 365 Sales

Best practices for setting up and optimizing your sales pipeline in Dynamics 365 Sales for more conversions.

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Power Platform
August 28, 20256 min
Dataverse vs. SharePoint: where should you store your data?

Both platforms can store data, but when do you choose Dataverse and when SharePoint? A practical comparison.

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Power Platform
August 10, 20258 min
Building approval flows with Power Automate: step by step

Learn how to build professional approval workflows with Power Automate. From simple approvals to complex parallel flows.

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Dynamics 365
July 20, 202510 min
Setting up Dynamics 365 Customer Service: complete guide

Step by step Dynamics 365 Customer Service setup. From queues and SLAs to knowledge articles and omnichannel.

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Power Platform
June 30, 20258 min
Relationships in Dataverse: 1:N, N:N and polymorphic explained

A practical explanation of all relationship types in Dataverse. When to choose 1:N, N:N or polymorphic relationships?

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Power Platform
June 28, 20256 min
Power Apps: canvas app vs. model-driven app – making the right choice

When do you choose a canvas app and when a model-driven app? A clear overview of the pros and cons.

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Power Platform
June 18, 20257 min
RPA with Power Automate Desktop: automating manual work

How to automate repetitive manual work with Power Automate Desktop. Use cases, tips and pitfalls.

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Dynamics 365
June 5, 202510 min
From on-premise to cloud: Dynamics 365 migration step-by-step plan

A practical step-by-step plan for migrating from on-premise Dynamics to the cloud. Planning, data migration and go-live.

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Power Platform
June 1, 20257 min
Power Automate flows vs. classic workflows in D365: when to use which?

A comparison between Power Automate cloud flows and classic D365 workflows. When to choose which approach and how to migrate?

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AI Development
May 30, 20256 min
From vibe coding to vibe shipping: deploying directly with AI

The evolution from generating code to deploying complete products with AI. What is vibe shipping and how does it work?

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Power Platform
May 30, 20258 min
Power Platform licenses explained: which plan fits your organization?

Per-user, per-app or pay-as-you-go? A clear overview of all Power Platform licensing models and which one fits you.

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AI Development
May 22, 20257 min
How AI development cuts your development costs in half

Concrete numbers and examples of how AI-driven development drastically reduces software project costs.

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Consultancy
May 20, 20257 min
8 mistakes in a CRM implementation (and how to avoid them)

The most common pitfalls in CRM implementations. From poor user adoption to inadequate data migration.

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AI Development
May 15, 20257 min
Lovable & Bolt.new vs. Cursor & Claude Code: prototyping vs. production

When do you use no-code prototyping tools and when do you switch to professional AI editors?

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AI Development
May 8, 202510 min
Full-stack AI applications: architecture and best practices

How do you design the architecture of an AI-driven application? From frontend to model integration.

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Power Platform
May 8, 20256 min
Making Power Apps work offline: what can and what can't?

What offline capabilities does Power Apps offer? An honest overview of what works, the limitations and workarounds.

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AI Development
April 28, 20259 min
AI automation: 10 business processes you can automate today

Ten concrete business processes you can automate right away with AI. From customer service to invoice processing.

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Dynamics 365
April 25, 20258 min
Building customer journeys in Dynamics 365 Marketing

Build automated customer journeys with segments, triggers and personalized content in Dynamics 365 Marketing.

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AI Development
April 18, 20258 min
Prompt engineering for developers: getting better code from AI

How to get better results from AI coding tools with smart prompts. Techniques and examples.

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Power Platform
April 12, 202510 min
Dataverse security roles explained: from basic to advanced

Everything about security roles, business units, teams and field-level security in Dataverse. From basics to complex scenarios.

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AI Development
April 8, 20256 min
AI development tools for non-developers: what can you build yourself?

No programming experience? These AI tools make it possible to build your own applications anyway.

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Power Platform
April 1, 20259 min
Error handling in Power Automate: 7 patterns you need to know

From try-catch scopes to retry logic. Seven proven patterns to make your Power Automate flows robust and reliable.

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Consultancy
March 30, 20256 min
Freelance consultant vs. agency: what fits your project?

The pros and cons of working with a freelance IT consultant vs. an agency. When do you choose what?

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AI Development
March 28, 20257 min
Vibecoding vs. traditional development: costs and speed compared

What does vibecoding cost compared to traditional development? An honest comparison based on real projects.

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Power Platform
March 22, 20258 min
Building a SaaS product on Power Platform: is it possible?

Is Power Platform suitable as a foundation for a SaaS product? Possibilities, limitations and alternatives.

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AI Development
March 15, 202510 min
Setting up a complete project with Claude Code

From initialization to deployment: how to set up and manage a complete project with Claude Code.

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Trends
March 15, 20257 min
Microsoft Copilot everywhere: what does it mean for your work?

Microsoft is integrating Copilot into all their products. What does that concretely mean for your daily work and productivity?

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AI Development
March 10, 20258 min
AI ethics in business applications: what you need to know

Ethical considerations when deploying AI in business applications. From bias to transparency and privacy.

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Trends
March 5, 20257 min
Low-code and high-code: why it's not either-or

The future of development is not low-code or high-code, but the smart combination of both. Here's how.

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AI Development
March 3, 20258 min
AI code review: how to ensure quality in AI-generated code

Best practices for reviewing AI-generated code. What to look for and which patterns to avoid?

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Power Platform
February 28, 20257 min
From Excel to Power Apps: the step every business should take

Why Excel is not scalable and how Power Apps is the logical replacement. Migration tips and examples.

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AI Development
February 20, 20256 min
5 AI skills every professional needs in 2026

Which AI skills are essential in 2026? From prompt engineering to evaluating AI output.

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AI Development
February 18, 20257 min
15 Cursor tips every developer should know

From keyboard shortcuts to advanced Composer techniques. 15 tips to get the most out of Cursor.

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Training
February 10, 20257 min
Dynamics 365 training: how to quickly onboard an entire team

Practical tips for quickly onboarding teams on Dynamics 365. From training plans to hands-on workshops.

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AI Development
February 5, 202510 min
Building AI agents for business processes: a practical guide

How to use AI agents for automating complex business processes. From concept to implementation.

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Training
February 1, 20259 min
Setting up a citizen developer program in your organization

How to successfully enable employees without an IT background to build with Power Platform. Governance, training and support.

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Training
January 25, 20257 min
Power Platform certification: which exam fits you?

An overview of all Power Platform certifications. PL-100, PL-200, PL-400 and more: which one fits your career?

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AI Development
January 22, 20259 min
Claude Code vs. Cursor: when to use which tool?

A practical comparison between Claude Code and Cursor. Which tool fits which type of project and developer?

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Power Platform
January 15, 20257 min
Data-driven decision making: from gut feeling to Power BI

How your organization makes the step from intuition to data-driven decisions with Power BI dashboards.

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AI Development
January 10, 20258 min
Vibecoding for beginners: your first AI-built app

Step by step building your first application with vibecoding. From idea to working app with AI tools.

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Consultancy
January 1, 20257 min
Preventing vendor lock-in with Microsoft: practical tips

How to prevent too much dependency on Microsoft? Strategies for flexibility without losing functionality.

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Power Platform
December 15, 20248 min
Calculating ROI of a Power Platform investment

How do you calculate the return on investment of Power Platform? A framework with concrete examples and calculation models.

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Consultancy
December 1, 20246 min
Hiring an IT consultant or doing it yourself? An honest analysis

When does it pay to hire an IT consultant and when are you better off doing it yourself? A cost-benefit analysis.

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Consultancy
November 15, 20248 min
Change management in a CRM implementation: getting employees on board

Why CRM implementations often fail due to poor change management and how to actually get employees on board.

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Consultancy
November 1, 202410 min
Developing an AI strategy: from vision to implementation

How do you develop an AI strategy that goes beyond buzzwords? From inventory to concrete use cases and implementation.

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Consultancy
October 15, 20248 min
Microsoft 365 vs. Google Workspace: the right choice for your business

An objective comparison between Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Which suite fits your organization best?

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Consultancy
October 1, 20249 min
Digital transformation step-by-step plan for SMBs

A practical step-by-step plan for digital transformation in small and medium-sized businesses. From quick wins to long-term strategy.

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Miquel van Dongen

Miquel van Dongen

Founder & Lead Consultant

Microsoft certified professional and AI development specialist. Writes about Power Platform, Dynamics 365 and the future of software development.

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