For many businesses, the Covid-19 pandemic shined a spotlight on internal business processes and forced C-suite executives to get more involved in operational efficiencies. One immediate concern during the pandemic was data security with remote workers. IT departments were looking outside the company’s walls to ensure security and many executives took a closer look at… Continue reading How to Convince the C-Suite on Microsoft Cumulative Updates for On-Premises Dynamics NAV and Business Central
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Comparing Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central
A NAV/BC Feature Comparison If you’re on Microsoft Dynamics NAV, you should have a plan for moving to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. There are many benefits of a modern, cloud-based ERP system. There are many more reasons beyond the technical benefit and cost savings — namely, the surprisingly long list of features and capabilities… Continue reading Comparing Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central
Upgrading from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to Business Central? Here Are 9 Modifications and Add-Ons You Won’t Need To Move
As discussed in a previous blog series on upgrading from NAV to Business Central, one of the advantages of Microsoft Dynamics NAV is how easy it is to modify the application with customized code or through ISV-built add-ons to fit unique business requirements by editing the base code. However, there were also challenges when it… Continue reading Upgrading from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to Business Central? Here Are 9 Modifications and Add-Ons You Won’t Need To Move
Protecting Your Business Against Security Threats with Good IT Hygiene
There is a seemingly endless list of security threats to your business systems. From phishing and smishing (using texts or robocalls to get personal information) to ransomware and brute force, at any given time, your organization is being attacked on multiple fronts. Sadly, the successful attacks are not due to companies not having sophisticated security… Continue reading Protecting Your Business Against Security Threats with Good IT Hygiene
Upgrading from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central in the Cloud
There are many reasons companies are hesitant to upgrade from running Microsoft Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central in the cloud (SaaS). At ArcherPoint, we get it. We specialize in upgrading Navision, Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC). In this article, we want to share some of our experiences – surprises, gotchas,… Continue reading Upgrading from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central in the Cloud
What’s New in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2021 Wave 2 (Version 19)
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Wave 2 (Version 19) was released on October 1, 2021. This article outlines the significant product enhancements available in this release: Unified procurement – Process non-inventory items, such as services, on planning and worksheet documents, much like how you handle inventory items, allowing for a unified procurement process. Easier deployment… Continue reading What’s New in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2021 Wave 2 (Version 19)
What Happens If You Don’t Update Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central SaaS: 3 Ways It Can “Break”
Since the initial release of Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft has made clear its commitment to constantly improving, extending, and strengthening the product to meet the rapidly changing and increasing demands of business. For companies on the SaaS/Cloud version of Business Central, which translates into updates every month (2 major releases and 10 minor releases annually)… Continue reading What Happens If You Don’t Update Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central SaaS: 3 Ways It Can “Break”
Choosing a Partner for Migrating from Dynamics GP to Dynamics Business Central
Although Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) will be around for a while, it’s clear that Microsoft is putting emphasis on development of Dynamics 365 Business Central. If you’re a GP user, you’ve probably heard of many reasons why it’s time to move to another ERP, specifically Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, and the advantages of doing… Continue reading Choosing a Partner for Migrating from Dynamics GP to Dynamics Business Central
Deciding Between Microsoft Business Central SaaS, On-Premises, Or Hybrid
If you’re ready to upgrade from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to Business Central—or you are looking at moving to Business Central from another ERP system—you already know you have the choice of the cloud (SaaS), on-premises, or hybrid. What is the right choice? We get that question from many of our customers and prospects—and it is… Continue reading Deciding Between Microsoft Business Central SaaS, On-Premises, Or Hybrid
How to Get Current and Stay Current on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
If you’re holding out because upgrades are complicated and disruptive, we understand. Historically, that has been too true. But there are ways to make it much easier—which will free you to plan for making the move to BC when you’re ready. The key to an easier move to Business Central from NAV is to get… Continue reading How to Get Current and Stay Current on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central