Choosing the right ERP system is a high-stakes decision for growing businesses. Two popular cloud-based ERP solutions for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Sage Intacct. Both offer robust capabilities for financial management, automation, and visibility. But under the surface, their strengths, limitations, and ecosystems diverge in meaningful ways.… Continue reading Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central vs. Sage Intacct: Choosing the Right ERP for Growth
Month: May 2025
Simplify Bank Reconciliation with Copilot in Dynamics 365 Business Central
Bank reconciliation can often be a tedious and time-consuming task for many businesses. However, with the introduction of Microsoft Copilot in Dynamics 365 Business Central, this process has become significantly more efficient and accurate. In this blog, we’ll explore how Copilot can help streamline your bank reconciliation process, making it quicker and easier to manage.… Continue reading Simplify Bank Reconciliation with Copilot in Dynamics 365 Business Central
Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 530
ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. This week’s volume includes The Dynamics 365 Business Central community, consisting of developers, project managers, and consultants, collaborates across various platforms to share valuable insights. At ArcherPoint, we greatly value their dedication and expertise. To ensure widespread access to this technical knowledge, we created Developer Digest.… Continue reading Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 530
What is Feature Management in Business Central and How Is It Used?
Would you like to know more about new features before release dates? Feature Management lists new functionality and allows you to enable and test it before it is enabled in future Business Central releases. Feature Management not only shows upcoming new features but also features included in minor Business Central releases that will not be… Continue reading What is Feature Management in Business Central and How Is It Used?
Unlocking the Full Potential of Business Central with the Microsoft Power Platform
By integrating the capabilities of Microsoft’s Power Platform with Dynamics 365 Business Central, companies can streamline their operations, enhance staff productivity, and empower decision-makers with the data-driven insights they need. What is the Microsoft Power Platform? The Power Platform is a low-code/no-code suite of tools designed to connect, automate, and analyze data across the Microsoft… Continue reading Unlocking the Full Potential of Business Central with the Microsoft Power Platform
Managing Scrap Effectively in Manufacturing with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Scrap is an unavoidable reality in manufacturing. Whether it’s material waste, defective outputs, or inefficiencies during production, scrap needs to be carefully tracked and accounted for. Properly managing scrap helps manufacturers improve costing accuracy, plan more effectively, and uncover opportunities for process improvements. Traditionally, scrap can occur at two stages: input scrap—loss or wastage of… Continue reading Managing Scrap Effectively in Manufacturing with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
10 Great New Features You’ll Find in Business Central 2025 Wave 1
Microsoft continues to enhance Business Central and add new capabilities. The latest release, Business Central 2025 Wave 1, was introduced last month and has several exciting new features that will help users of every stripe, including developers, administrators, and general users. Our 10 favorite new features of BC 1. Copilot will help you autofill fields… Continue reading 10 Great New Features You’ll Find in Business Central 2025 Wave 1
Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 529
ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. This week’s volume includes the new Sales Order Agent in BC 2025 Wave 1, new capabilities in the IncStr method, managing sessions using the Admin Center, and BcContainerHelper stops working unexpectedly. The Dynamics 365 Business Central community, consisting of developers, project managers, and consultants, collaborates across… Continue reading Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 529
4 Techniques to Optimize Jet Reports for Faster Run Times
Oh, if only there were a set of steps that, if followed, would guarantee a fast Jet Report. Given the nuances and intricacies in the design of many reports, combined with other factors, like the more complex database structure of BC compared to NAV, the size of your data, and your network or internet speed,… Continue reading 4 Techniques to Optimize Jet Reports for Faster Run Times
Managing Permissions and Security Groups in Dynamics 365 Business Central – Part I: Permission Sets
Managing security in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is one of the most critical—and often overwhelming—tasks for administrators. Giving users too much access to data can lead to errors or fraud, while giving them too little access can prevent employees from performing essential job functions. Whether you’re preparing for an implementation, cleaning up after go-live,… Continue reading Managing Permissions and Security Groups in Dynamics 365 Business Central – Part I: Permission Sets