Business Central
A comprehensive cloud solution for managing small and medium-sized businesses, part of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 family. This solution helps you streamline operations, manage efficiently, and grow your business.
Dynamics 365 Business Central is ideal for companies seeking robust core functionality as well as those needing integration with external applications or custom solutions for specific business needs.
What is Dynamics 365 Business Central
Dynamics 365 Business Central is Microsoft’s comprehensive ERP system covering everything from accounting, invoicing, payables and receivables, to inventory management, manufacturing, project management, and human resources.
The system integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365 tools including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, OneDrive, SharePoint, Power BI, and more. This unlocks the full potential of both Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365 Business Central working together.
The entire solution runs on Microsoft’s modern, secure cloud infrastructure and meets the strictest industry standards. Unlike many alternatives, it can be deployed quickly with additional capabilities added as your needs evolve.
Benefits of Business Central
Easy Access
- Work with Dynamics 365 Business Central directly in your web browser, whether you’re using Windows or macOS.
- Just bookmark Business Central in your browser.
- Open multiple windows simultaneously, for example, view invoices and receivables side by side for easy comparison.
- Native apps for Android and iOS tablets and smartphones are available in Google Play and the App Store.
Flexibility
- Pay only for what you use.
- No need for your own servers or IT maintenance.
- In Dynamics 365 Business Central, just set up users, assign licenses, and you’re ready to go.
Updates
- You always have the most current version.
- Dynamics 365 Business Central automatically installs updates and new versions in the cloud.
- This applies even with customizations and extensions installed.
- Bug fixes are applied continuously, with major updates twice yearly in April and October.
On-premises option
- If you have strong reasons to keep data off the cloud, you can still run the system on-premises on your own servers.
- You maintain complete control and can decide to move to the cloud later.
Integration
- Business Central natively integrates with most Microsoft 365 tools and other Dynamics 365 solutions (such as D365 Sales/CRM).
- Using REST APIs, you can integrate with other modern cloud applications or call Business Central APIs from your own applications.
- Leverage the full API capabilities from mobile devices through Android/iOS apps or mobile web applications.
Infrastructure
- The cloud platform behind Dynamics 365 Business Central provides complete flexibility through monthly per-user subscriptions.
- It’s highly robust, requires minimal IT infrastructure, and automatically scales with your database size and user count, ensuring smooth, responsive performance.
Easy Access
- Work with Dynamics 365 Business Central directly in your web browser, whether you’re using Windows or macOS.
- Just bookmark Business Central in your browser.
- Open multiple windows simultaneously, for example, view invoices and receivables side by side for easy comparison.
- Native apps for Android and iOS tablets and smartphones are available in Google Play and the App Store.
Flexibility
- Pay only for what you use.
- No need for your own servers or IT maintenance.
- In Dynamics 365 Business Central, just set up users, assign licenses, and you’re ready to go.
Updates
- You always have the most current version.
- Dynamics 365 Business Central automatically installs updates and new versions in the cloud.
- This applies even with customizations and extensions installed.
- Bug fixes are applied continuously, with major updates twice yearly in April and October.
On-premises option
- If you have strong reasons to keep data off the cloud, you can still run the system on-premises on your own servers.
- You maintain complete control and can decide to move to the cloud later.
Integration
- Business Central natively integrates with most Microsoft 365 tools and other Dynamics 365 solutions (such as D365 Sales/CRM).
- Using REST APIs, you can integrate with other modern cloud applications or call Business Central APIs from your own applications.
- Leverage the full API capabilities from mobile devices through Android/iOS apps or mobile web applications.
Infrastructure
- The cloud platform behind Dynamics 365 Business Central provides complete flexibility through monthly per-user subscriptions.
- It’s highly robust, requires minimal IT infrastructure, and automatically scales with your database size and user count, ensuring smooth, responsive performance.
Are these challenges holding you back? Dynamics 365 Business Central can solve them.
Growing faster than your current system can handle?
Business Central delivers flexibility, robustness, a cutting-edge platform, and cost efficiency.
A long list of special requirements?
Business Central’s modern extension architecture removes upgrade headaches and greatly simplifies version updates, keeping you current with the latest release.
High employee turnover?
With Business Central, easily add or remove users and pay only for what you use. Plus you get online documentation, contextual help, videos, and training courses.
Need more than accounting, you need process support?
Use a system built for your entire business, not just finance. Business Central supports sales, service, operations, and other departments with seamless collaboration.
Subsidiaries in multiple countries?
Business Central is available in dozens of country-specific versions. Your companies and branches can run the same system, simplifying consolidated reporting.
Running an older version of Dynamics NAV or Navision?
Your users will recognize familiar processes, learn new capabilities, and find the transition to Business Central straightforward.
Other systems to integrate?
Extensive APIs enable real-time integration with external solutions. Connect your e-shop, payment gateways and terminals, use mobile apps in warehouses or the field, and leverage web forms, EDI, and other collaboration tools.
Working with an external accounting firm?
Handle your core business processes in-house while giving your accountant or accounting firm free external access. They can process remaining transactions directly in your system and prepare VAT returns, control statements, and other filings. Everything stays in one place.
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