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
Category: Platform & Process
How Student Unions Are Transforming Retail Operations with Business Central
From bustling campus bookstores to busy cafés, from event ticketing to student health services, student unions and associations operate in a unique hybrid space—part retail enterprise, part service organization. Managing these diverse operations with tight budgets, high turnover, and seasonal fluctuations is no small feat. Yet many student unions still rely on legacy systems, spreadsheets,… Continue reading How Student Unions Are Transforming Retail Operations with Business Central
Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 534
ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. This week’s volume includes events that are “no longer invoked”, minimizing deadlocks in Business Central v26, improving AI in Business Central, and a look at free administrator licenses in BC. The Dynamics 365 Business Central community, consisting of developers, project managers, and consultants, collaborates across various… Continue reading Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 534
A Smarter Way to Test: Using Page Scripting to Accelerate User Acceptance Testing in Business Central
Let’s face it—testing in Business Central has always been kind of a pain. Whether you’re dealing with a big upgrade or just validating a small customization, someone always ends up clicking through a bunch of screens manually, trying to make sure nothing is broken. It’s tedious, it’s time-consuming, and it’s easy to miss things. That’s… Continue reading A Smarter Way to Test: Using Page Scripting to Accelerate User Acceptance Testing in Business Central
The Cost of Outdated ERP Systems: Why Upgrading Matters
Did you know that the estimated cost of poor-quality software in the United States is $2.41 trillion as of 2022? Keeping up with system maintenance can be tricky for any business, but real costs arise when technology isn’t managed properly. Sticking to legacy software can directly impact your company’s efficiency, security, compliance, and productivity, just to name… Continue reading The Cost of Outdated ERP Systems: Why Upgrading Matters
ERP Scalability: Supporting Your Business’s Growth
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are the backbone of today’s business operations. They integrate everything from finance and inventory to human resources and customer data into a unified platform. But not all ERP systems are built to grow with your business. ERP scalability refers to an ERP’s ability to handle growth without performance issues. As… Continue reading ERP Scalability: Supporting Your Business’s Growth
Why Food & Beverage Distributors Are Turning to Business Central
Food and beverage (F&B) distributors face tight margins, volatile demand, and stringent regulatory compliance. Outdated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and manual processes hinder growth and profitability; yet, many distributors hesitate to undertake a full ERP transformation due to concerns about cost, complexity, or operational disruption. That’s why moving to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central… Continue reading Why Food & Beverage Distributors Are Turning to Business Central
Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 533
ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. This week’s volume includes events that are “no longer invoked”, minimizing deadlocks in Business Central v26, improving AI in Business Central, and a look at free administrator licenses in BC. The Dynamics 365 Business Central community, consisting of developers, project managers, and consultants, collaborates across various… Continue reading Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 533
Economic Impact of Business Central in the Cloud: A View from Forrester
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
Tackling the Ticketing Challenge: Smarter Event Management for Student Unions
Student Unions are at the heart of campus life—bringing students together for everything from society socials and club nights to career fairs, charity events, and guest speakers. However, with so many different event types, venues, and audiences to manage, event ticketing can quickly become one of the most complex and time-consuming parts of a Union’s… Continue reading Tackling the Ticketing Challenge: Smarter Event Management for Student Unions