Capturing the Combined Power of D365 Business Central and Power BI

There is an increasing divide between businesses that are driven by data and those that aren’t. Businesses are constantly searching for any advantage over their competitors, and forward-thinking businesses are turning towards the combination of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Power BI software.

Dynamics 365 BC is a modern, agile ERP platform designed to power small to medium-sized businesses. When combined with Microsoft’s next-gen Power BI, it can take those SMBs to the next level.

The Power of Combining Power BI and Dynamics 365 BC

Businesses that choose to integrate Business Central and Power BI into their workflows will see near-instant results across several fields. By utilizing Power BI’s data analytics tools, users can dive deep into their business data, all continually updated in real-time through Dynamics 365 BC’s system. These insights can allow for better, more rapid decisions across all levels of a company.

That same data also powers the enhanced reporting suite in Dynamics 356 BC, which allows for customizable reporting and visualizations, in addition to the copious out-of-the-box ready reports. Additionally, Power BI can leverage next-gen automation tools and dashboards to help automate and streamline businesses processes, freeing up workers to focus on more important, profitable tasks.

How Business Operations Benefit from Integrating BC and Power BI

Integrating Dynamics 365 and Power BI into a businesses’ operations can impact all segments and aspects of the company.

• Financial departments utilize the real-time cash-flow tools to monitor spending, set budgets, and complete in-depth financial analysis.
• Marketing and sales can track trends about customer behavior and sales performance, as well as run detailed reports on ROI for marketing campaigns.
• Power BI also enables supply chain improvements, inventory management, and upgrades to procurement and logistics.

These departments all utilize the intuitive, customizable dashboards and templates native to Dynamics 365 to give their users the data and resources needed to maximize efficiency and performance.

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Change is Coming, Embrace It

Despite the obvious benefits, many businesses are still skeptical about upgrading to a modern ERP platform, citing concerns about data security, integration, or a good old-fashioned fear of change.

While these worries are understandable, they are ultimately minor roadblocks on the way to a modern business. While cyber-attacks are an ever-present threat, Dynamics 365 GP is one of the safest ERP platforms on the market, with an entire cyber-security suite dedicated to protecting businesses and their data. Microsoft invests over one billion dollars annually in security across its platforms, ensuring they are on the cutting edge of cyber-security.

In regards to businesses concerned with integration with their current systems, or otherwise being change-adverse, it is important to remember that no upgrade happens on its own- every implementation is carefully overseen by a team of experts, ensuring that business continuity is kept, employees are trained and comfortable in the new systems, and everything is operating correctly at go-live. With support continuing even after launch, businesses can rest assured they are in good hands moving forward.

The Future is Here

Every day, more and more businesses are harnessing the power of modern technology by upgrading to Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC and Power BI, empowering their users with a modern, agile ERP platform. The gap between the haves and have-nots will continue to expand in the years to come, so now is the time to invest in the future by upgrading to Dynamics BC and Power BI. Talk to one of our BC experts today to get started!