Migrating GP to Business Central: The Case for the Cloud

At some point, all Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) users will be faced with the big decision—to migrate to Business Central or another ERP. While Microsoft has said that they will continue to support Dynamics GP through 2024, at some point, GP will be going away. There’s a lot of confusing information out there, so… Continue reading Migrating GP to Business Central: The Case for the Cloud

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ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 331

Changes to execution of Job Queue processes and Git terminology changes are discussed in this edition of Developer Digest.  The Dynamics NAV and Business Central community, including the ArcherPoint technical staff, is made up of developers, project managers, and consultants who are constantly communicating, with the common goal of  sharing helpful information with one another… Continue reading ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 331

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Retailers Can Use Reservations Systems to Provide Safe Personalized Shopping Experiences

Reservations have historically only been used by restaurants, spas, hotels, and other service providers, and they are depending on them even more during the pandemic to manage capacity.   But reservation systems are catching on across retail sectors. Studies show that nearly a third of shoppers surveyed say they will not be returning to in-store… Continue reading Retailers Can Use Reservations Systems to Provide Safe Personalized Shopping Experiences

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How to Use the PowerPoint Option in Microsoft Teams

There are always new features that are introduced by Microsoft in their productivity tools that, at this point, can warrant a monthly status update about what’s new and what’s changed. This one I feel deserves extra attention. If you share a PowerPoint presentation during a Teams Meeting, this one will make your life better. When you… Continue reading How to Use the PowerPoint Option in Microsoft Teams

ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 330

  This edition of Developer Digest highlights the Database Locks feature and the instant “With” statement in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central. The Dynamics NAV and Business Central community, including the ArcherPoint technical staff, is made up of developers, project managers, and consultants who are constantly communicating, with the common goal of  sharing helpful information with… Continue reading ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 330

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2021 Wave 1 Release

True to form, Microsoft will be including a plethora of new features and functions in the latest release of Dynamics 365 Business Central 2021 Release Wave 1 (due for general availability this spring). Areas of improvement include service, administration, banking/payments, collaboration, and onboarding, as well as new country specific products and modern development tools. Read on… Continue reading Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2021 Wave 1 Release

ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 329

This week’s Developer Digest features two Developer Tips of the Day—Changes to the Job Queue and using the Date variable with fields. The Dynamics NAV and Business Central community, including the ArcherPoint technical staff, comprises developers, project managers, and consultants who are constantly communicating with the common goal of sharing helpful information with one another to… Continue reading ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 329

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10 Things to Consider When Migrating from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Business Central

If you’re using Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), you’re very aware of the product roadmap and software lifecycle policy.  Like many GP users, you’ve probably been very happy with the product because it has been a workhorse for more than 30 years. Microsoft has committed to supporting GP with bug fixes, security enhancements, and some… Continue reading 10 Things to Consider When Migrating from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Business Central