Even today, companies continue to run their ERPs on premises. We understand – your staff is accustomed to the system, your processes are running smoothly, you have a significant investment in software customizations and the hardware required to run them, and you don’t have the time or budget to make the transition to the cloud.… Continue reading Economic Impact of Business Central in the Cloud: A View from Forrester
Category: Business Central
Why Business Central Updates Aren’t Optional—and What to Do About It
Twice a year, Microsoft releases major updates to Dynamics 365 Business Central. These updates promise new features, performance improvements, and security enhancements—but for many organizations, they also bring uncertainty, risk, and a lot of work. Whether you’re in finance, IT, or operations, staying current on Business Central isn’t just a technical task—it’s a strategic necessity.… Continue reading Why Business Central Updates Aren’t Optional—and What to Do About It
Do You Know Where Your Source Code Is? How Source Control affects your entire business
Source Control Isn’t Just a Tech Problem – It’s a Business One Custom development in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central isn’t bad — it’s often what makes the system truly work for your unique business requirements. Whether you’ve added custom reports, integrations, or automation tailored to how your company operates, those customizations in Business Central… Continue reading Do You Know Where Your Source Code Is? How Source Control affects your entire business
Logic Apps vs. Power Automate: Choosing the Right Automation Tool for Dynamics 365 Business Central
As organizations continue investing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, many are exploring automation tools to improve efficiency, reduce manual processes, and increase system visibility. Microsoft offers powerful platforms for building automated workflows: Power Automate and Azure Logic Apps. Both are part of Microsoft’s broader cloud ecosystem and can integrate seamlessly with Business Central—but they’re… Continue reading Logic Apps vs. Power Automate: Choosing the Right Automation Tool for Dynamics 365 Business Central
Managing Permissions and Security Groups in Dynamics 365 Business Central – Part II: Security Groups
In the first part of this series, Managing Permissions and Security Groups in Dynamics 365 Business Central – Part I, we discussed how to define your own permission sets in Business Central. Our focus in this series concerns granting users permission to view, edit, and delete Table Data, since this is a critical area where… Continue reading Managing Permissions and Security Groups in Dynamics 365 Business Central – Part II: Security Groups
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
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
GP to BC: Why Business Central Is the Right Fit Over D365 Finance
Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) will be discontinued after September 2029. While that deadline may seem far away, companies still using GP should begin thinking about transitioning to their next enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. There are many advantages of staying with a Microsoft ERP offering over other, non-Microsoft ERP solutions. However, there has been confusion about which… Continue reading GP to BC: Why Business Central Is the Right Fit Over D365 Finance