Dynamics NAV is an established, robust enterprise resource planning (ERP) tool that helps organizations manage business functions, including finance, human resources, and supply chain management. However, many companies happy with NAV find themselves needing to extend their ability to scale their ERP solution with company growth. In addition, they’re looking for a solution that lets them operate in the cloud. 

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central expands upon the capabilities provided by Dynamics NAV. Let's examine why companies might want to undergo a NAV to Business Central upgrade and the process involved. 

Businesses often find it necessary to integrate different applications with native and third-party applications, which usually presents challenges for IT professionals and developers. One advantage of Dynamics 365 Business Central is that it can be integrated with existing Microsoft environments and popular third-party software. Let’s explore what’s possible with Business Central integration.  

Are you looking to make your business more agile? One way of doing that is by moving your current Dynamics 365 Business Central instance from on-premises to the cloud. That lets your company unlock benefits like streamlining your operations, cost savings because of fewer server costs, and a greater ability to scale and grow your business. Let’s look at how you migrate Business Central on-premises to Business Central Cloud. 

Looking to expand its footprint in the world of cloud ERPs, Microsoft launched Dynamics 365 Business Central in 2018. The enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution primarily targets small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). One point of confusion for many is that Microsoft already had other ERP solutions in the market that had become very popular. 

Business Central was initially known as Dynamics NAV, the on-premises version. You also had Dynamic AX, whose functionality is now spread across Dynamics 365 Finance, Project Operations, and Human Resources. There’s also Dynamics GP, another popular small business ERP. 

If you’re considering moving from your on-premises Dynamics installation to the cloud, it helps to understand the benefits of such a move. That’s why we’ve prepared an overview of Business Central vs. Dynamics 365 popular ERPs. 

Your choice of customer relationship management system (CRM) can be a game-changer for your company. You need a platform capable of helping you build meaningful customer relationships. It needs to streamline lead tracking, task automation, and contact management.

If you’re wondering, “Does Microsoft have a CRM?” the answer is yes. Dynamics 365 and Salesforce are two enterprise-grade CRMs capable of helping your employees work smarter, not harder. The following Microsoft CRM vs. Salesforce comparison can help you decide which solution would best fit your business environment. 

Customer relationship management (CRM) tools help businesses manage, coordinate, and organize customer information. They’re essential in helping salespeople manage and track inbound leads and help marketers understand the impact of individual campaigns. HubSpot and Microsoft Dynamics 365 are two of the top CRM solutions organizations use for marketing and sales. Let’s look at Dynamics 365 vs. HubSpot and how their capabilities make it easier to manage functions in both. 

Microsoft Dynamics suite of business solutions gives small and large organizations access to quality customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) capabilities. However, it’s always helpful to have consultants available to provide support from the point of installation to ensure that you have the right modules for your business needs. Internet eBusiness Solutions (IES) understands the intricacies of working with various Dynamics implementations, from AX to the current cloud platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Data is everywhere. We send information every time we use a mobile device. Developers leave behind information when they create a new application. Organizations have started realizing the value of harnessing data to aid in digital transformation and gain an industry advantage. Microsoft Fabric provides enterprises with a comprehensive platform with an integrated, end-to-end solution that simplifies data analytics needs.

It’s no secret that AI is transforming everything about helping customers, including those in the field. Field service constantly evolves, with organizations dealing with everything from unpredictable economics to changing customer preferences. As always, companies must do more with less and require innovative solutions to make that happen. That’s possible thanks to the combination of Dynamics 365 Field Service and Copilot, Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant that helps accelerate field service productivity.

We’ve watched as artificial intelligence (AI) quickly transformed how we conduct business. Everything from healthcare to education has undergone tremendous change. Much of that is because of Microsoft’s support for generative AI, including their work with OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT. The company now makes it easier for developers to create AI applications by introducing Microsoft Azure AI Studio at its Build 2023 event.