AI Over 40 Series – Week 3 Many of us have treated AI like a fickle search engine—demanding perfect queries, agonizing over keywords, and double-checking every answer for “hallucinations.” That approach quickly becomes exhausting and unscalable. In this week’s installment of our “AI for the Over 40” series, we’ll flip the script: instead of engineering… Continue reading The Art of Prompting – Basic Communication with AI
Category: How To
Setting Up Your AI Workspace – Tools and Access
AI Over 40 Series – Week 2 Why having multiple AI platforms is like having specialized consultants on retainer (and how I learned this the hard way) As a Microsoft Business Central Partner, my instinct is to start with Microsoft solutions. It’s not just loyalty—my clients trust me to help them maximize their Microsoft investments.… Continue reading Setting Up Your AI Workspace – Tools and Access
Understanding What AI Actually Is – and How to Work with It
AI Over 40 Series – Week 1 I’ve been chasing the promise of AI for years. Long before ChatGPT became a household name, I was installing aftermarket tech in my SUV to make it self-driving—much to my wife’s dismay. (Ironically, she now prefers driving that car thanks to the AI features.) Despite my enthusiasm—and even… Continue reading Understanding What AI Actually Is – and How to Work with It
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
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?
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
Securing AI in Microsoft Azure: A Risk-Based Approach to AI Governance and Controls
As AI adoption accelerates, so do the risks. From prompt injection attacks to unauthorized model access, enterprises must adapt their security strategy to address the unique threats introduced by AI systems. Informed by the SANS Critical AI Security Guidelines v1.1, this post explores how to implement risk-based AI security using Microsoft Azure and Azure OpenAI… Continue reading Securing AI in Microsoft Azure: A Risk-Based Approach to AI Governance and Controls
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
Microsoft Business Central: Common Issues and Resolutions with Bank Reconciliation
Bank reconciliation ensures the cash balance reported in a company’s accounting records matches the balance shown on the bank statement. Issue: Subledger doesn’t balance to G/L bank account One of the most important things when performing bank reconciliations in Business Central is ensuring your bank account subledger balances to your GL bank account. The bank… Continue reading Microsoft Business Central: Common Issues and Resolutions with Bank Reconciliation
How to Limit Access to LS Central POS to Managers Only
Retailers rely on their Point of Sale (POS) system because it handles all retail transactions that take place in the store. It is also where critical activities occur, such as authorizing refunds and voids. Unfettered access to all the features and functions of the POS system can compromise the store’s security and make it vulnerable… Continue reading How to Limit Access to LS Central POS to Managers Only