When discussing deployment options, many clients want to know if they should run Business Central (BC) on-premises or move to the cloud (Software as a Service or SaaS). For most deployments, particularly for small, growing companies, the SaaS option makes sense: It does not require a significant outlay of cash for capital expenditures for equipment… Continue reading SaaS or On-Premises? Factors that Affect Your Business Central Deployment Options
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How Do I Access My Historical Transactional Data after I Upgrade to BC SaaS?
When clients upgrade from Microsoft Dynamics NAV or migrate from another ERP to Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC), they often ask us how to access their historical transactional data from their old system. The answer is the all-to-familiar: it depends. Several factors play a part in accessing historical data, such as the ERP you are… Continue reading How Do I Access My Historical Transactional Data after I Upgrade to BC SaaS?
Combining Jet Reports/Analytics with Power BI to Supercharge Your Reporting and Business Intelligence
Many Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV users might be confused when considering reporting and analytics options. Popular options include Jet Reports, Jet Analytics, and Power BI. Which is the best choice? Each tool was designed for a specific purpose; therefore, it depends on what you want to do that will help determine… Continue reading Combining Jet Reports/Analytics with Power BI to Supercharge Your Reporting and Business Intelligence
Why Business Central Is a Favorite ERP Among International Companies
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a powerful Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application used by thousands of companies worldwide. Business Central is flexible, easily customized, and provides a robust ERP solution for mid-sized and large companies. In this article, we discuss using Business Central for multi-site and international deployments. Business Central for multi-entity and international… Continue reading Why Business Central Is a Favorite ERP Among International Companies
How to Use D365 Business Central Business Events to Notify and Trigger External Systems
Business events provide partners and customers a mechanism for notifying and triggering their external systems from the Business Central application so their systems can react and perform actions in response. For example, they can use Power Automate to subscribe to events on Business Central and notify other Dynamics 365 and partner (non-Microsoft) applications. Several business… Continue reading How to Use D365 Business Central Business Events to Notify and Trigger External Systems
Find Out What’s New in Dynamics 365 Business Central 2023 Wave 2
Microsoft has recently announced many exciting new features coming to Business Central this fall. Here are just some of the highlights you can expect to see in Business Central 2023 Wave 2. Application Power Platform Other additions and improvements See all the exciting updates planned for Business Central 2023 Wave 2, and be sure to… Continue reading Find Out What’s New in Dynamics 365 Business Central 2023 Wave 2
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Comparison Chart: Business Central vs. D365 Finance + SCM
Microsoft has discontinued its support of all versions of Microsoft Dynamics AX, meaning there will be no new features or security updates to the software. Since there is no “next version” of AX, companies must replace AX with a completely new ERP system. Companies migrating from Dynamics AX but desiring to leverage the benefits of… Continue reading Microsoft Dynamics 365 Comparison Chart: Business Central vs. D365 Finance + SCM
10 Commonly Overlooked Areas that Can Potentially Add to Your ERP Costs
Companies looking to replace or upgrade their ERP can get bogged down or confused when attempting to create a budget for the project. That’s understandable because there are many moving parts to any ERP implementation, and every company has different cost structures, making it hard to compare apples to apples. One of the first things… Continue reading 10 Commonly Overlooked Areas that Can Potentially Add to Your ERP Costs
Citizen Developer or Not, You Can Get Big Benefits from No Code/Low Code Development with the Power Platform
These days, other than “AI”, you’ve been hearing about “no code/low code”. If you use any Microsoft product, like Dynamics 365 Business Central, you’ve also heard about the Power Platform. For Microsoft users, having access to the Power Platform is definitely an advantage. Aptly named, the Power Platform puts the power of no code/low code… Continue reading Citizen Developer or Not, You Can Get Big Benefits from No Code/Low Code Development with the Power Platform
Life after Dynamics AX: An ERP Alternative for Manufacturers and Distributors
Microsoft Dynamics AX has reached the end of life and will no longer be supported by Microsoft. Manufacturers and distributors looking to migrating from AX and onto a new platform might naturally gravitate to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management (F&SCM—formerly D365 Finance and Operations or F+O) since that is where Microsoft took… Continue reading Life after Dynamics AX: An ERP Alternative for Manufacturers and Distributors