Download the training module for Field Service (Dynamics 365) mobile app
Download Field Service mobile app in a day training to learn how to set up, use, and configure the Dynamics 365 Field Service mobile app. …Read more
Blog posts for Field Service
Dynamics 365 Field Service (on-premises) use rights to retire on June 30, 2022
Today, we’re announcing that use rights for Dynamics 365 Field Service (on-premises) will be retired on June 30, 2022. If your organization is currently using an on-premises version, this blog post gives you information to help you understand and plan for this change….Read more
5 tips for implementing the Field Service (Dynamics 365) mobile app
The Field Service (Dynamics 365) mobile app helps your frontline workers manage and complete their service tasks while onsite at a job. The mobile app enables them to view their daily schedule, complete inspections, bill for products and services, send reports to customers, and submit their time-off requests. The Field Service (Dynamics 365) mobile app…Read more
Webinar: See what’s new in Dynamics 365 Field Service 2021 release wave 1
Join us for a 90-minute webinar on April 8 at 9 AM Pacific Time to learn about the new capabilities in Dynamics 365 Field Service 2021 release wave 1, including: A simplified set-up experience. New schedule board and map capabilities. How knowledge articles and virtual assistants on the mobile app help technicians. A new portal…Read more
Servicing assets using Dynamics 365 Field Service
Dynamics 365 Field Service now offers support for scenarios around the servitization business model, rental equipment, and work order management for manufacturers with this feature. You can now create work orders for assets, even if the asset and work order have different accounts. You can watch a demo of this feature on our Field Service…Read more
Use custom IoT providers in Connected Field Service
We recently published documentation for Connected Field Service that tells you everything you need to know to use custom IoT providers in Dynamics 365 Field Service. The article is geared toward developers who want to know what capabilities are supported in our IoT extensible framework, and how to make it all happen. Why being able…Read more
Next generation Dynamics 365 Field Service mobile app now available
Our current Field Service mobile experience is an essential component of success in our customer’s field service operations. One of the most requested updates is to bring the Microsoft Power Apps and Unified Interface experience on the desktop to the mobile experience. We are happy to deliver that capability in the initial version of our…Read more
What’s new in Dynamics 365 Resource Scheduling Optimization (version 3.0.19263.1)
Applies to: Dynamics 365 version 9.0 and higher, Field Service solution version 7.x or 8.x We are excited to announce the General Availability of Resource Scheduling Optimization v3.0 update release (3.0.19263.1). This release includes a number of new features including: Resource role matching New resource preference: Must Choose From As soon as possible (ASAP) objective…Read more
Dynamics 365 Remote Assist goes GA in the October 2019 update!
Applies to: Dynamics 365 Remote Assist (version 2019.10.01) Microsoft Dynamics 365 Remote Assist for mobile is now generally available! Users already familiar with Dynamics 365 Remote Assist on HoloLens can access many of the same collaboration tools with just their cell phone or tablet. The Dynamics 365 Remote Assist user on an Android or iOS…Read more
Release Notes for Field Service Mobile app version 11.3 and mobile project template version 1.0.2735
Field Service Mobile: Version 11.3 A new version of Field Service Mobile for Windows, iOS, and Android has been released! Here are fixes and updates you can expect: – Fixed update address button error message – Fixed unresponsive iOS buttons – Disabled password clearing for OAuth – Fixed SQLite error during loading configuration – Add…Read more
Block time off for resources on the schedule board without changing the working hours
I was recently chatting with a dispatcher who expressed that they would like to block time off on the schedule board for resources without needing to interact with the working hours. I am switching gears on this post putting on my implementor hat. We will look for ways to enable this scenario natively in the…Read more
6 tips for global versus local changes – Universal Resource Scheduling
In global CRM implementations, there is a fine line between changes that must be global versus changes that can be managed locally without affecting the entire organization. There are unique requirements for local implementations, and autonomy is essential to enable local branches to swiftly adapt to their unique requirements without jeopardizing the global implementation. I…Read more