What makes
Microsoft Dynamics
365 Business Central the
World's leading Cloud ERP Solution Nine Strengths of BC in the Cloud

The Cloud ERP Solution from Microsoft

With Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft has developed a cloud ERP solution specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The solution has been available since 2018 and offers a comprehensive range of functions tailored to the specific requirements of SMEs. The combination of all these functions and a number of other benefits makes Business Central the leading cloud ERP solution - worldwide.

Nine Strengths of Business Central

The biggest advantages of BC can be divided into nine strengths.

1. Cloud: manage Business Processes from anywhere and access the latest Features

One of the key features of Business Central is the ability to access the solution via the cloud, meaning that companies can manage their business processes from anywhere - as long as they have an internet connection. The cloud ERP solution also offers the ability to always have access to the newest ERP updates and features without having to update your IT systems.

2. International Availability of Business Central: there are currently Localized Versions for 131 Countries/Regions

Another important aspect of Business Central is its international availability. Microsoft has worked hard in recent years to make Business Central available in as many countries and regions as possible. With the newest version of Business Central - the Wave 1 version 2023 - the number of fully localized versions has increased from 40 to an impressive 131. This is an increase of 44 percent over the previous year - and covers more than 80 percent of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP). And even more countries are to be added with the next version.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Business Central’s former name) was available in 46 localized versions. BC has already left the competing products far behind. This makes Business Central the world’s best available cloud ERP solution.

In today’s digitalized business world, companies can offer and sell their products and services worldwide. Almost every country has its own peculiarities in terms of accounting, tax regulations and reporting and there are also cultural differences. You should definitely avoid starting with a local ERP vendor in your home market - because you may encounter problems the first time you cross the border. Many companies have already learned this important lesson the hard way.

Business Central offers localized versions for countries and regions all over the world. This includes localized versions for very small countries such as the Bahamas, Nepal, Guernsey and Bermuda.

3. Seamless Integration: connect BC with other Applications and exchange Information

With other Microsoft Products

As part of the Dynamics 365 suite, Business Central offers the ability to work seamlessly with other Microsoft applications such as Power BI, Power Apps and Microsoft Teams.

Power BI is a business intelligence tool that allows users to visualize data and create reports. It integrates seamlessly with Business Central to give users real-time insights into their business results.

Power Apps is a tool for creating custom business applications linked to data from various sources. By integrating Power Apps with Business Central, users can create custom applications and access business data directly.

Users can also share and edit data and information directly in Microsoft Teams - facilitating collaboration between different departments and teams.

With Third-party Applications

In addition, Business Central enables integration with third-party applications via Microsoft AppSource. There are a variety of solutions for different business divisions such as sales, marketing and customer service.

4. Ease of Use: Business Central has an intuitive User Interface and easy Navigation

Another strength of Business Central is its user-friendliness. The intuitive user interface and navigation make it easy for users without an IT background to work with the system.

Business Central’s comprehensive features also include advanced warehouse management, inventory management, purchasing and sales processes, financial accounting, project management, production planning and much more. All these functions help you to streamline and optimize your business processes, save time and costs and increase efficiency.

5. Data Security: a Variety of Functions ensure the Protection of your Data

An important aspect in today’s business world is data security. Business Central provides a high level of security and data protection through a variety of features - including role-based access control, multi-level verification and data encryption.

6. Scalability: BC grows with your Business

Business Central is a scalable solution that grows with your business and is able to meet the needs of both SMEs and large enterprises. The solution is hosted in the Microsoft Azure Cloud, which means you can easily and cost-effectively scale your IT infrastructure to adapt to changing requirements.

7. Mobility: access Business Central from anywhere

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is also characterized by its mobile optimization. Users can access the solution from anywhere provided they have an internet connection. This is particularly useful for companies with field service employees or for those that operate internationally and work from different locations.

8. Sustainability: minimizing the Environmental Impact

Business Central is an excellent choice if you are looking for a sustainable solution. It helps to reduce paper consumption and thus minimize your company’s environmental impact.

9. Customization: adapt BC to specific Needs

Another advantage of Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC is the ability to customize the application to the specific needs of users. This is made possible by the flexible architecture of Business Central, which allows users to make individual adjustments.

For example, users can add fields and tables, customize existing fields and create custom reports.

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The Future of Dynamics 365 Business Central: AI, ML and Cloud Technologies

It is to be expected that Microsoft will continue to work on further increasing the number of localized versions and thus further improving the global availability of Business Central.

An equally important trend for the future of Business Central is the increasing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Microsoft is already working on integrating AI and ML capabilities into Business Central to help companies make informed decisions and optimize their business processes.

In addition, the increasing importance of cloud technologies and solutions gives you the opportunity to subscribe to Business Central as a SaaS (Software as a Service) solution and benefit from the advantages of the cloud, such as easier access to data and applications, scalability, flexibility and lower IT costs. It is expected that more and more companies will switch to cloud-based solutions to increase their competitiveness.

Business Central is one of the World’s best Cloud ERP Solutions

Selecting the right ERP solution is crucial to the success of your business. With Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, you can be sure that you are using one of the world’s best cloud ERP solutions. The system offers you full integration with Microsoft products and services, global availability and comprehensive functionality to meet your business needs.