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
Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 529
ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. This week’s volume includes the new Sales Order Agent in BC 2025 Wave 1, new capabilities in the IncStr method, managing sessions using the Admin Center, and BcContainerHelper stops working unexpectedly. The Dynamics 365 Business Central community, consisting of developers, project managers, and consultants, collaborates across… Continue reading Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 529
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
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
The Future of Cloud ERP: What’s Coming in 2025
Cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) software has drastically changed how companies manage their core business processes, from accounting and finance to supply chain and customer relationship management. As technology improves, cloud ERP is set to go through a major transformation in the next few years. To stay competitive and get the most out of these powerful systems,… Continue reading The Future of Cloud ERP: What’s Coming in 2025
The Big Chill: Managing Technology Challenges in Cold Storage Logistics
Whether transporting fresh seafood, frozen produce, or pharmaceuticals, cold storage logistics providers must balance speed, accuracy, and temperature control. While advancements in automation and the Internet of Things (IoT) are helping to modernize the cold chain, many providers still grapple with significant technology challenges that threaten profitability, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Real-time temperature monitoring is… Continue reading The Big Chill: Managing Technology Challenges in Cold Storage Logistics
Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 528
ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. This week’s volume includes MCP for Business Central, an AI playground codeunit for BC, and a look at the Internet’s early development. The Dynamics 365 Business Central community, consisting of developers, project managers, and consultants, collaborates across various platforms to share valuable insights. At ArcherPoint, we… Continue reading Dynamics Business Central / NAV Developer Digest – Vol. 528
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