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.NET Dev | MS Dynamics ERP | SQL Server | AI & IoT Enthusiast MakerFaire Fan | Electronics B.Eng | Docker Tinkerer ✍️ Blog: timwapapt.info #MSDYNBC #MSDYN365BC #MSDYNGP

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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 04/09/2026
#RoyalMailProShippingAPI "PackageTypeCode": "NotApplicable", "Description": "Format Not Applicable" -er I don't see that in swagger or API docs? Causing JSON deserialization error since this morning....
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 19/08/2026
Interesting read Our new research reveals a significant gap between how much control parents believe they have over their children's online experiences and the reality of their children's digital lives. ico.org.uk/about-the-ic...
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New research reveals growing gap between parental confidence and children’s digital reality
Our new research reveals a significant gap between how much control parents believe they have over their children's online experiences and the reality of their children's digital lives.
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 15/08/2026
I’ve been looking at model distillation recently: how a large AI model can effectively teach a smaller one to reproduce some of its behaviour. I was curious about how one lab can take another's model... timwappat.info/what-is-ai-m... #AI #LLM #MachineLearning
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What is AI Model Distillation? -what does it involve
What happens when a model is distilled and how is it done, how do rivals distil another companies model?
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 13/08/2026
My geeky brain couldn't help but find this interesting about AI "Language Tax" and indulged myself in a post about it. timwappat.info/ai-language-...
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AI language taxation
How context windows and token use can vary between written languages.
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 05/08/2026
That time of year... "Microsoft have advised that the Enhancement Plan annual charge will increase from 20% of your Total Licence Value/List Price to 21%." 😝
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 27/05/2026
.NET Meetup - North East opencastsoftware.com Kindly hosted us for: Building Developer Tools In The Open & An Intro To Blazor Thanks to the speakers
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 13/04/2026
Going to bed at nearly 2am as you thought you would do an upgrade on ElasticSearch server that turned into a mess before even upgrading anything. 😒
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 07/04/2026
timwappat.info/auto-cache-p... Just been learning how there is an auto cache on AI models that helps save $
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Auto cache saves 50-90% $ on your AI model costs without you lifting a finger
Auto prompt caching is a feature built into most popular models and it is quietly saving you on your API costs.
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 05/04/2026
While waiting for AL-GO to pull the BC image, staring at the ASCII text for 20 mins, I watched Steve Endow Podcast whilst also finally downloading Figgle NuGet package to play with my own ASCII text for console applications.
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 04/04/2026
Geeky weekend fun replacebyclawd.com Fun app that sees how easily replaceable you are. Produce, score and rank, then gives you .md files for your personal replacement agent.
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 03/04/2026
Right so this is really not a good time to want to show 64Gb into my machine. 🤔
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 03/04/2026
What is MCP vs Agent Skills? Is Saas dead? timwappat.info/is-mcp-dead-...
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Is MCP Dead? Is Saas dead?
What is MCP and Agent Skill and will Saas die in the AI era?
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 31/03/2026
Just had to check my servers to be sure, as I was working on stuff around this time frame, looks like all is ok. Supply chain attacks like this are becoming more of an issue, eroding the trust model. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGSs...
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the WORST hack of 2026
Axios, the most popular HTTP library with over 100 million weekly downloads, was just hijacked in one of the most sophisticated supply chain attacks in history. A hacker took over the lead…
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 29/03/2026
Dave from accounting doesn't compare to OpenClaw... Turns out context is expensive. 😭 Here's some things to consider running OpenClaw 👇 timwappat.info/save-on-toke...
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Save on token costs using OpenClaw
Why does OpenClaw use so many tokens and how to reduce token useage.
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 24/03/2026
Tonight was learning about post-quantum encryption in .Net & performance improvements by ditching, well most everything 😆
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 12/11/2025
Supporting GP Beyond 2031 with KNIGHTS of GP - key insights from the fireside chat and what we've learned #MSDYNGP timwappat.info/knights-of-g...
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Knights of GP
Pull on your leathers and fire up the engine — the Knights of GP are riding out to keep Dynamics GP alive beyond Microsoft’s 2031 cutoff, uniting customers, partners, and ISVs to fund updates and…
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 01/11/2025
Awesome LEGO cauldron at Shildon Locomotion LEGO show this weekend 👏
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 06/09/2025
I would appreciate the responsible and appropriate use of AI rather than using it as a one size fits all.
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How AI infrastructure is driving a sharp rise in electricity bills
Electricity bills are climbing nationwide, rising faster than inflation in many places. The explosive growth of AI and the massive data centers behind it are driving demand and straining the grid. To…
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 14/08/2025
Anyone figured out the ComplianceIDs needed for UPS Worldship Northern Ireland XML Auto Imports? I can see the nodes in the xdr - not sure the values?
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 20/07/2025
Scott Hanselman did a thing... We were promised back in the day: - Connection - Convenience - Creativity by the tech "I've got 800 friends and no one to call" youtu.be/dVG8W-0p6vg
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 16/07/2025
Tomorrowland 🥺
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 25/06/2025
SQL Server Reporting Services is Dead News from SQLBits last week... www.brentozar.com/archive/2025...
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SQL Server Reporting Services is Dead. Is SSIS Next? - Brent Ozar Unlimited®
It’s official: SQL Server 2022 was the last release for SSRS. At SQLBits this week, Microsoft announced that SQL Server 2025 won’t include SSRS. Instead, all SQL Server 2025 customers will get free…
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 20/06/2025
Awake at 5am this morning to head to #SQLBits2025. I've had a few years away, excited to be heading back!
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 02/04/2025
Asda's tech separation from Walmart nears $1.2 billion as delays mount Going from SAP => S/4HANA on Azure The initial budget was £189 million 🤑
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Asda's tech separation from Walmart nears £1B as delays mount
: Lenders told of £175 million project top-up for 2025, four years after buyout
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 31/03/2025
The geek in me just would love a "tour" around the IT infrastructure they have. 🤓 🤯
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Natalie Karolak - 𝑩𝑪 𝑫𝒐𝒄𝒔 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏 @nataliekarolak.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Tine describes in this podcast episode how AI hallucinates on content that is written correctly in the docs. That's why the docs will stay our most reliable source of knowledge, and you should be capable of searching its contents! nataliekarolak.wordpress.com/2023/09/05/b...
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BC Docs: Search vs. Filter by title
Advanced search tip for BC docs: Use “Filter by title” to quickly find relevant articles.
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Matthew Perren @matnav.co.uk · 29/03/2025
What’s happening with the Sales Agent stuff in #MSDyn365BC? I’ve got a preview environment in the GB localisation and it’s still not appearing. I’m having to go to the link and give my email address and then…nothing! Anyone know?
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 29/03/2025
The Vibe Coding Effect – Client Expectations & the Cost of Custom ERP/Enterprise Development timwappat.info/vibe-coding-...
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 28/03/2025
Why did I not discover #OwlKitty until now? The little cat noises crack me up. youtu.be/w3rQ3328Tok?...
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Top Gun with a Cat
YouTube video by OwlKitty
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 28/03/2025
4o image gen is amazing fun but we over indulged! 😂 #GenAI #AI #ChatGPT
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 27/03/2025
What is Vibe Coding & why enterprise software implementation and support consultants should care... timwappat.info/what-is-vibe...
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 15/01/2025
📢NEWS for #DynamicsGP users! Microsoft has extended Dynamics GP, "to better support you through the tax year-end, we are now extending the product support and updates end date to December 31, 2029 (security patches will still end on April 30, 2031)". Details: buff.ly/4h6NWIs #MSDynGP
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#MSDynGP Microsoft Dynamics GP End of Support Extended to EOY 2029
Today, I received an email from Terry Heley of Microsoft confirming that the End of Support date for Microsoft Dynamics GP has been extended by 3 months from 30th September 2029 to 31st December 20…
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 13/01/2025
Mini migration to Rednote 👀 from Tik Tok. I will be interested to see what happens here, experience is the same, just Chinese language 🤫
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 19/12/2024
Was going to treat myself to this for Christmas, just couldn't find how to buy it -kept going in circles ♻️ with the buy button... Came to the conclusion it mustn't be available yet 😞 #MSDYN365 buff.ly/49JHcxq
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 19/12/2024
I'm so curious and want to play with the Sales Order Agent in BC.
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Sales Order Agent overview (preview) - Business Central
Learn about the sales order Copilot agent in Business Central.
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 18/12/2024
When you have a heap of AI text prompts for different uses, maybe spreading yourself over a number of AI platforms, how do you keep track of them, and recall them efficiently? #AI #AIPrompts
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 18/12/2024
Exciting news😍: GitHub Copilot Free is now available in Visual Studio! Experience AI-powered code completions, smarter debugging, and more. Be aware that usage limits apply. #GitHubCopilot #VisualStudio #AI #Coding
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GitHub Copilot Free is here in Visual Studio - Visual Studio Blog
Unlock the power of GitHub Copilot Free in Visual Studio. Experience AI-assisted capabilities for smarter debugging, commit messages, and more.
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 17/12/2024
Add a festive streak to Dynamics GP this season, make it into a virtual advent calendar, counting down the days...
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Making a Splash: Dynamics GP's Countdown to Christmas
Dynamics GP Seasonal Splash Screen Add a festive streak—and by that, I mean we turned Microsoft Dynamics GP into a virtual advent calendar! 🎁 Every December, when logging in to GP, be greeted with a…
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Jeremy Vyska | #MSDYN365BC MVP @bc.jeremy.vyska.info · 13/12/2024
Today, I was contacted by a #msdyn365bc support person about an AppSource app being incompatible with v25. Only problem was - it wasn't my App. 🧵:
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 13/12/2024
🤔 Too easy as developers to keep reaching for #AI when building solutions at eco-cost? Platforms evolve, enabling power users to build AI-driven flows, what’s the impact on our environment? 🌍⚙️ Blog post: buff.ly/3Zz7wWj #ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessSolutions buff.ly/49BqX5s
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 11/12/2024
🤔 What the heck do "Agentive AI", "Agentic AI", and "AI Agents" even mean? Honestly, these AI buzzwords can get confusing real fast, but I explain it all in this post. 🔗 timwappat.info/what-is-agen... #AI #AgentiveAI #AgenticAI #AIAgents #BuzzwordBreakdown
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 05/12/2024
This is such a cool object 😍 And I love the acoustic horn aspect too! 🔊
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 04/12/2024
Remember the past when physical books adorned your office book shelves... This set are hanging in there still but not for much longer. #MSDYNGP
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 04/12/2024
💡 Ever felt like your AI session "forgets" what you said earlier? It's all about context windows! #AI #ContextWindow buff.ly/3CWLa9G
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 27/11/2024
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG): How AI finds specific answers by searching targeted knowledge bases, extending its capabilities without complete model retraining. #AI
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What is RAG in AI?
RAG helps AI move beyond its training limits by dynamically retrieving relevant information snippets, allowing language models to answer specific questions with precision and context.
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 25/11/2024
🤔 Ever wonder what "weights," "parameters," & "tensors" mean in AI? 🧠 Parameters = brain cells 🔗 Weights = their connections 📦 Tensors = storage boxes ✨ Break it down & decode AI jargon! Impress at dinner! 👉 Read more: buff.ly/40UeWG4 #AI #LLMs
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Is weight, parameter and tensor interchangeable when talking about LLM model sizes?
Weight, parameter and tensor are used when talking about LLM model sizes, are they all the same thing?
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 23/11/2024
This is the start of something 💪
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 22/11/2024
Big AI gets the spotlight, but small AI models are the real game-changers for distributed AI, IoT, and cost-effective enterprise solutions. Discover why they're crucial yet underrated in my latest blog. Let’s talk small but mighty AI
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SMALL but mighty models is where it is at
Small AI models are cost-effective, fast, and ideal for business tasks. Cheaper to train and run, they work locally, offline, or in IoT devices, ensuring efficiency and compliance. With less energy…
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Tim Wappat @timwappat.info · 21/11/2024
Did you know you can run AI models on your own laptop or desktop without needing an internet connection? 👉 How local AI is secure, cost-effective, and offline. 👉 Smaller models can sometimes be the perfect tool for the job. 👉 Get started with Ollama and Llama 3.1.
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Local hosted models
It is fun to download Ollama and run an AI model locally on your laptop or desktop computer, even without an Internet connection. It teaches us to think about model selection even in cloud AI.
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