Microsoft has been a top player in ERP software for many years. And with the introduction of Dynamics 365 Business Central earlier this year, Microsoft is likely to remain a leader in the market in the future. Dynamics 365 Business Central is a great platform for small to medium-sized businesses in any industry. Here are the 4 key principles Dynamics 365 Business Central is based on:
1. Modern
Dynamics 365 Business Central is a state-of-the-art product. The user's experience is paramount and this is reflected in every detail. The design and logic have been carefully considered, making it extremely user-friendly and pleasant to work with. Microsoft will continue to invest in the development of Dynamics 365 Business Central in the coming years in order to use the latest technologies for valuable functionalities.
2. Unified
Microsoft, of course, offers much more than ERP. One of the main advantages of Dynamics 365 Business Central is that it works great in combination with other Microsoft products used by many organizations, such as Word, Excel and Outlook. But also, for example, in combination with PowerBI for reporting and Business Intelligence. This benefits the productivity of the entire organization.
3. Intelligent
PowerBI is a good example of how Dynamics 365 Business Central smartly uses data to provide insights that help management make the right decisions. But also in the area of Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence, it is possible to get insights from Dynamics 365 Business Central to support e.g. financial data, expenses, sales data and more.
4. Adaptable
Dynamics 365 Business Central is sold and implemented through a global partner network with industry expertise. A key strength of Dynamics 365 Business Central is its customizability. Partners have the freedom to add their own solutions to target a specific industry. But there is also a lot of freedom per organization in customizing Dynamics 365 Business Central to their own specific needs and requirements.
We are enthusiastic about Dynamics 365 Business Central as a platform, but as a "vanilla" solution it is not useful for most companies. The partner with industry knowledge makes all the difference. If you want to take advantage of the capabilities of Dynamics 365 Business Central, choose a partner who knows your type of organization.
Philip van Kemenade is marketing manager at Dysel and has daily contact with end users of software.
