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
Category: Reporting
How to Connect Microsoft’s Ready-to-Use Power BI Reports with Business Central
Beginning with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central v25.2, Microsoft has made several built-in Power BI report apps available for Business Central. Download the new Power BI apps from AppSource The new Power BI reports can be downloaded from Microsoft AppSource and added to the Power BI Service. Search for “Business Central” in the name or… Continue reading How to Connect Microsoft’s Ready-to-Use Power BI Reports with Business Central
Empower Financial Teams with Modern BI Tools for Actionable Insights
Businesses today face increasing competition and agile disruptors. Decision-makers must react to rapidly changing market conditions and need up-to-the-minute data to make informed decisions. Traditional, manual processes like generating reports via Excel spreadsheets are inefficient, error-prone, and often fail to provide the actionable insights needed for strategic decision-making. Relying on these types of outdated methods… Continue reading Empower Financial Teams with Modern BI Tools for Actionable Insights
Using Microsoft Fabric to Collect and Analyze Business Central Data
Organizations using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central face the constant challenge of effectively managing and analyzing vast amounts of information. One of the most pressing issues is the lack of a unified platform that seamlessly integrates with Business Central data while offering robust data analysis and reporting tools. As such, companies tend to use different… Continue reading Using Microsoft Fabric to Collect and Analyze Business Central Data
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Reporting Options
Reporting in ERP systems has changed as Microsoft has reimagined how users interact with data. In Business Central, we are no longer constrained by traditional reporting: write the report, print, and then review. Now, you can review the data you need on your screen and drill into the data on the fly, allowing for faster… Continue reading Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Reporting Options
How to Leverage Financial Reports in Business Central for Enhanced Business Insights
Financial reporting is essential to stay in touch with the vital signs of your business. Accurate financial reports reveal the true state of your business assets, liabilities, income, and expenses — where your money comes from, where it’s going, and how much you have. This information is valuable for setting and achieving Key Performance Indicator… Continue reading How to Leverage Financial Reports in Business Central for Enhanced Business Insights
Take Control of Your Data with Excel Report Layouts in Business Central
The 2024 Wave 1 release of Dynamics 365 Business Central made enhancements to Excel report layouts, letting users and developers create their own Excel layouts for reporting. This new feature goes beyond exporting data to Excel, which has been available since the Dynamics NAV days. Instead, it is an extension (Dynamics BC Excel Report) that… Continue reading Take Control of Your Data with Excel Report Layouts in Business Central
Jet Reports and Power BI: Which Reporting Tool Is Right for You?
There are many business intelligence tools available that can be used to analyze data from Business Central. Two of the most popular among our clients are Jet Reports and Power BI. Both products can be used for reporting and analytics, but each has strengths that make them appropriate for specific tasks. In this blog, we… Continue reading Jet Reports and Power BI: Which Reporting Tool Is Right for You?
Understanding the Differences Between Jet Reports and Jet Analytics
Created by the same company, Jet Reports and Jet Analytics both serve as powerful tools for data reporting and analysis—but they are built for entirely different purposes. If you’re trying to decide which is best for your needs (or whether you should use both), this blog provides a clear comparison to help you make an… Continue reading Understanding the Differences Between Jet Reports and Jet Analytics
Key Performance Indicators that Help You Assess Company Health
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are metrics used by managers and financial professionals to assess the health of a company. Think of KPIs as the vital signs to check on the health of a company. When a person goes for a medical checkup, the doctor will take his or her vital signs and, based on those… Continue reading Key Performance Indicators that Help You Assess Company Health