Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central continues to evolve, offering small and medium-sized businesses a modern, cloud-based ERP platform built for connectivity, automation, and scalability. Whether you're already using Business Central or evaluating it as a next step, here's what you need to know about the platform today.
1 The sunset of GP makes Business Central the natural next step
With Microsoft Dynamics GP being phased out, Business Central is positioned as the future of GP users. Microsoft has directed new development and innovation toward Business Central, making it the primary cloud-based ERP offering for small and midsize businesses in the Microsoft ecosystem.
👉 Want to hear it directly from those who know GP best? In this short video, our VP of Services, Pete D'Herde shares why Business Central is the next logical step.
2 Integrated Microsoft ecosystem
Business Central seamlessly connects with familiar tools like Teams, Excel, and Outlook, creating a unified experience across communication, collaboration, and reporting. This deep integration helps streamline day-to-day tasks and reduce system-switching fatigue for finance and operations teams.
3 Expand capabilities with power platform
Through Power Automate and Power BI, Business Central becomes more than just an ERP system. Power Automate enables businesses to design custom workflows and reduce manual tasks, while Power BI brings real-time, interactive dashboards and analytics to the forefront, driving faster, more informed decision-making.
4 Built-in compliance and automatic updates
With automatic updates and a commitment to GAAP compliance, Business Central helps companies stay current with the latest features, security improvements, and regulatory requirements. These updates occur regularly, reducing the burden on IT teams and ensuring continuous access to the latest capabilities.
5 AI integrations with Microsoft Copilot
One of the most anticipated features is the integration of Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant. Embedded across the platform, Copilot helps users summarize data, draft documents, and automate repetitive tasks. While still in the early stages of adoption, Copilot offers a glimpse into a more intuitive, intelligent ERP experience.
Final thoughts
Business Central continues to grow as a flexible, cloud-first ERP solution for companies looking to streamline operations, improve data visibility, and embrace AI-powered tools. As Microsoft invests in AI, automation, and integration, Business Central is poised to meet the evolving needs of modern businesses.
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