We look back over the last 12 months, discussing the notable updates to Business Central and look forward at what’s to come for 2025. 

We discuss the exciting developments within Business Central over the last 12 months, noting the exciting changes and improvements, that are helping manufacturers and distributors improve efficiency and performance.  

We talk about the increasing number of businesses moving onto SaaS, its increased reliability and how it is becoming even easier for users to work across multiple locations.  

And of course, a 2024 review wouldn’t be complete without Copilot. We discuss the introduction of autonomous agents and how this revolutionary tool is going to be taking 2025 by storm.

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We bring you the key takeaway from Directions EMEA 2024, the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Partner Conference held in Vienna earlier this month.  

We tell you all the exciting news and developments from Microsoft and their plans for their products over the coming year. 

Hear about the improvements to the SaaS platform and how they have increased capability, scalability and reliability to their cloud-based service. We delve deeper into the world of AI and Copilot, discuss the introduction of Agents and how they are going to transform your daily Business Central operations. We also update you on the availability of reports and functions mentioned in the 2024 wave 2 release plan. 

Listen now hear how these exciting developments can help you optimise your business central operations today. 

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The Dynamics 365 CRM and Power Platform 2024 Wave 2 Release is coming and Tecman Talks Dynamics is here to get you up to speed with everything you need to know about the latest features and functionality updates.

Jason, Kelly and Jon explore new and upcoming features across Dynamics 365 Sales, Customer Service, and Customer Insights (aka Marketing), as well as what's coming to the Power Platform. Of course, it wouldn't be a Tecman Talks Dynamics episode without talking about Copilot, so you can expect to learn a lot about how updates to Microsoft's AI tool will further enhance user experience across Dynamics 365 CRM and Power Platform to help you work more efficiently.

If you’re a Dynamics 365 CRM or Power Platform user, you don’t want to miss this one.

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We take you through the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 2 Release Plan. With lots of exciting new features and some bigger Power BI updates, we talk about the changes and features that are going to have a positive impact on your business operations.

The update includes new report demos, purchase order improvements and the integration of field service with service management. Developmental changes in Word now make reporting a lot more functional and the ever-developing Copilot is now helping with sales orders and bank reconciliation. Listen now for all the latest updates and to see how it can help our business today.

Learn more about Clever Data Validation with Copilot and download your free trial today. 

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Working in an ever-evolving industry means staying up to date with the latest product updates. Something incredibly important when it comes to supporting our customers. Which is why we sent several members of our CRM & Power Platform team to the European Power Platform Conference in Brussels, to hear from leading experts in the field and bring back even more knowledge and information ready to further support our customers.

In this episode of Tecman Talks Dynamics Jason is joined by Jon, Ellie and Zak to reflect on their key takeaways from the conference. Covering everything from streamlining Power Automate workflows, exploring design possibilities in Power Apps, as well as the questions we put to Power Pages specialists, how Microsoft Copilot fits into the Power Platform, and much more. Listen today and see what key takeaways your business could use.

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When it comes to quoting, both Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics 365 CRM offer great capabilities – but which one should you use (or even both!), how should it all be integrated and what are the pros, cons and best practices to be taken into consideration. It can  

can feel a little confusing, especially when there’s no “one-size-fits-all" quoting process that every business uses. The types of products and/services you're quoting for can also add additional complexities to navigate.  

In this episode of Tecman Talks Dynamics we’re exploring the quoting functionality and integration between both Dynamics 365 CRM and Dynamics 365 Business Central, discussing the various aspects of quoting, such as pricing, look and feel, electronic signatures, tax, payment terms, and more. We’ll also be delving into the advantages and disadvantages of quoting in both systems, helping you choose the best tool for your business needs and processes.

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The rise and rise of cloud computing has accelerated the evolution of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with integrations becoming faster thanks to the advent of apps that extend functionality fast.

However, expectations are rising too, with customers needing accurate real time data to help them stay ahead of the competition. Team Tecman predicts a future with customers wanting more advanced features to help them maximise their investment and keep ahead of the competition. Add AI into the mix and choosing the right partner will be critical. For the full story listen in: 

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Everything you need to know about Enhancement Plans for on-premises customers

The latest price increase for Enhancement Plans (EPs) for Microsoft Dynamics on-premises products will take effect in the autumn and could end up costing your business more in the long run if you opt to do nothing.

Prices are set to rise in real terms by 6% from October 2024, whilst substantial discounts attached to moving to the cloud under the Bridge to the Cloud promotion are predicted to disappear at the close of the year. Moving from on-premises to the cloud is only one part of the story, as many on-premises systems (earlier than v22 for Dynamics 365 Business Central, or any version of Dynamics NAV) are now out of mainstream support and increasingly exposed to the risk of encountering software problems that can’t be fixed. It’s tempting to let your plan lapse, but there are potential pitfalls, from being unable to add items to your licence through to no longer having access to promotional prices for moving to SaaS. Doing nothing and absorbing the cost could seem like the easy option but planning ahead for your business is critical and the longer you delay decisions the higher the potential costs in time and money.

Tecman recognises that every business is different and that the finer details around licenses will vary. Start the conversation with your partner now about the best options for your business in the longer term.

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It’s that time of year again, the Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM 2024 Wave 1 Release Plan is here! You can expect a few new features, functionality and updates in the first major update of 2024, but in this episode, we’re talking about the features that we think will be most beneficial to our customers.

From a new customer service admin centre, and easier email sending within Dynamics 365 CRM, to creating multiple opportunities from one lead, automated lead assignment, the option to classify sensitive data within Omnichannel, and much more. Plus, it’ll be no surprise that Copilot, gets a few mentions throughout the episode. Get up to speed on the latest updates today.

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