Upgrade, and Scale with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
An AI-powered, cloud-based ERP that brings finance, operations, sales, and reporting together, helping you gain real-time insight, automation, and control as your business scales.
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What is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a modern, cloud-based ERP designed to manage your entire business from one intelligent platform. Business Central brings together finance, purchasing, inventory, sales, projects, service, and reporting, enabling organizations to operate with a complete, real-time view of performance and operations.
Built as the next evolution of Microsoft’s ERP ecosystem, Business Central combines proven ERP capabilities with the flexibility and scalability required by growing businesses. By replacing disconnected systems and manual processes, Business Central helps teams work from a single source of truth, improving accuracy, accountability, and cross-department alignment.
With embedded AI powered by Microsoft Copilot, Business Central enhances how users interact with data. Teams can generate insights, accelerate reporting, and support decision-making through natural language interactions, reducing complexity while improving speed and confidence.
As a unified cloud ERP, Business Central delivers the security, reliability, and extensibility organizations need to scale. Whether modernizing from legacy systems or upgrading from earlier Microsoft ERP solutions, Business Central provides a connected foundation that supports sustained growth, smarter operations, and long-term business agility.
Still Running on a Legacy ERP? Upgrade and Migrate to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Many organizations reach a point where legacy ERP systems can no longer keep pace with operational complexity, reporting needs, or growth plans. If you are currently running Dynamics NAV or Dynamics AX, upgrading to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a natural next step toward a more connected, cloud-first ERP environment.
Business Central builds on the familiar foundation of earlier Microsoft ERP solutions while introducing modern capabilities such as automation, real-time insights, and embedded AI through Microsoft Copilot. With Business Central, businesses retain the core functionality they rely on while gaining greater visibility, flexibility, and intelligence across finance, operations, sales, and supply chain.
Moving from on-premises or legacy deployments to Business Central also removes infrastructure constraints. As a fully cloud-based ERP, Business Central enables secure access from anywhere, faster system updates, and seamless integration with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Azure services.
As experienced Business Central implementation partners, Folio3 supports organizations through every stage of the upgrade and migration journey. From initial assessment and planning to data migration and system configuration, we ensure your transition to Business Central is structured, secure, and aligned with your business goals.
Business Central Implementation Options
Rapid Start
Our Rapid Start implementation gets you up and running with Business Central in 1–3 months, using only essential features and simplified setup. This option is designed for businesses that need a quick and efficient go-live, focusing on core functionalities with minimal customization for fast adoption.
Rapid Implementation
Our Rapid Implementation delivers a complete Business Central deployment in 2–4 months using standard, out-of-the-box functionality. This approach enables organizations to go live quickly with the full core ERP, finance, sales, purchasing, inventory, and reporting, without the need for advanced modules or heavy customization.
Digital Transformation
Our Digital Transformation implementation of Business Central spans 3–6 months and is designed for larger organizations that need a customized ERP solution. We implement ERP best practices, out-of-the-box functionality, and specific customizations in workflows, integrations, and advanced configurations to meet your business needs. This tailored approach ensures seamless integrations, optimized workflows, and scalable growth, with end-to-end support from system setup to user adoption.
Achieve the Business Outcomes that Matter
Microsoft Dynamics Business Central delivers tangible benefits across the organization:
Business Central brings finance, operations, sales, inventory, and service together in one unified system, giving stakeholders a clear and accurate picture of performance at every level.
By providing real-time access to operational and financial data across departments and locations, Business Central enables better planning, faster responses, and improved coordination across the business.
Business Central eliminates silos created by disconnected tools and legacy systems, allowing teams to work from a single source of truth and reducing manual handoffs and duplication.
Built-in analytics and reporting within Business Central surface trends, exceptions, and key metrics so leaders can act quickly and make informed decisions with confidence.
Business Central integrates seamlessly with Outlook, Excel, Power BI, and other Microsoft applications, allowing teams to stay productive while working with live ERP data
Organizations can start with essential capabilities and expand as needs evolve. Business Central scales with business growth without requiring system replacements or major reimplementation.
With Business Central, finance teams automate invoicing, approvals, payments, and reconciliations, improving accuracy, reducing manual effort, and accelerating financial close cycles.
Business Central adapts to unique business processes, scales with demand, and protects sensitive data through Microsoft’s enterprise-grade security and compliance framework.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central brings all your business functions together.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central unifies core business functions into a single, intelligent ERP platform, allowing teams to work from one trusted source of data.
Finance
Business Central provides robust financial management capabilities, including general ledger, budgeting, and financial reporting. With Business Central, finance teams gain real-time cash flow visibility, automated currency conversions, and accurate financial insights to support faster closing and better control.
Purchasing & Payables
Purchasing and vendor management in Business Central streamline procurement workflows through automated purchase orders, approvals, and invoice processing. OCR-enabled capabilities in Business Central reduce manual data entry while improving accuracy and control.
Inventory & Supply Chain
With Business Central, organizations can track inventory levels, manage item categorization, and optimize stock across locations. Demand forecasting and supply planning tools in Business Central help reduce excess inventory while maintaining service levels.
Sales & Customer Management
Business Central supports the complete quote-to-cash process, from sales orders to invoicing. Customer insights, segmentation, and sales performance visibility within Business Central help teams manage relationships more effectively and close deals faster.
Project Management
Project-based organizations use Business Central to manage job costing, budgets, and margins in real time. With Business Central, teams can track resource utilization, time entry, and project performance to ensure profitability and on-time delivery.
eCommerce Integration
Business Central integrates seamlessly with eCommerce platforms such as Shopify, enabling real-time synchronization of orders, inventory, and customer data. With Business Central, businesses maintain consistency across online and offline channels.
Local and Regulatory Functionality
Business Central supports country-specific tax rules, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements. With localized functionality built into Business Central, organizations can operate confidently across regions and markets.
Relationship Management
Business Central centralizes contacts, interactions, and engagement history. With built-in relationship management capabilities, Business Central enables better customer segmentation and supports integration with Dynamics 365 Sales when advanced CRM functionality is required.
Fixed Assets
Business Central manages the full asset lifecycle, from acquisition to disposal. Automated depreciation, compliance tracking, and asset reporting in Business Central reduce risk and simplify financial oversight.
Human Resources
HR teams use Business Central to manage employee records, absence tracking, and workforce data. By centralizing HR information in Business Central, organizations improve planning and maintain accurate employee visibility.
Planning
Planning capabilities in Business Central support demand forecasting, supply optimization, and order release control. With Business Central, businesses can adapt planning models as conditions change while maintaining alignment across operations.
Assembly & Manufacturing
Business Central supports light manufacturing and assembly operations with bills of materials, production routing, and order tracking. Manufacturing visibility in Business Central helps teams manage production stages and resource utilization more effectively.
Warehouse Management
Warehouse operations in Business Central include bin management, picking, packing, and shipment processing. As volumes grow, Business Central scales to support more advanced warehouse workflows without system changes.
Service Management
Service teams rely on Business Central to manage service orders, cases, technician scheduling, and repair history. Service performance tracking in Business Central improves responsiveness and customer satisfaction.
Trusted Microsoft Solutions Partner & Certified Experts
With over 15 years of experience, Folio3 is a Microsoft Solutions Partner backed by a team of Microsoft Certified Professionals. From Azure to Business Central and Dynamics 365, we’re fully equipped to deploy tailored, high-quality business applications for your organization.
Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-300 & AZ-301)
Microsoft Certified
Power Platform Fundamentals
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Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
Microsoft Certified Trainer
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Copilot in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central embeds Microsoft Copilot directly into ERP workflows, helping teams work faster and make better decisions using real-time business data. Copilot in Business Central enables natural, intuitive interaction with the system—reducing manual effort and complexity.
Key Copilot features in Business Central include:
- Natural language queries to access data, summaries, and insights in Business Central
- AI-assisted reporting and analysis for faster financial and operational visibility
- Predictive insights and trend detection within Business Central
- Automated approvals and intelligent workflow assistance
- Proactive alerts and real-time exception handling in Business Central
By combining trusted ERP data with embedded AI, Business Central evolves from a system of record into a system of intelligence—supporting smarter operations and confident decision-making.
Designed to work with the Microsoft tools your teams already use
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central connects directly with other Microsoft products, helping your teams stay productive from day one. Key integrations include:
Excel, Outlook, and Teams
Access and work with Business Central data within familiar applications
Power BI
Build dashboards and reports to track performance and trends
Power Automate
Automate routine processes and approvals
Power Apps
Extend functionality with custom apps for your business
Azure
Secure and scale your operations with enterprise-grade infrastructure
Why Choose Folio3 as your Dynamics 365 Business Central partner?
Choosing the right partner is critical to realizing the full value of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. As one of the trusted Microsoft Business Central partners, Folio3 brings a delivery-first mindset focused on measurable outcomes, execution discipline, and long-term ERP success.
Folio3 provides end-to-end Dynamics 365 Business Central consulting, helping organizations plan, deploy, and optimize Business Central in alignment with real business needs. Our approach goes beyond configuration to ensure adoption, scalability, and sustained value.
Extensive experience delivering Business Central implementation projects across diverse industries, operational models, and growth stages.
Our Dynamics Business Central consulting focuses on how your teams work, ensuring Business Central supports decision-making, efficiency, and growth, not just technical requirements.
As experienced Business Central implementation partners, we follow clear timelines, structured governance, and transparent communication throughout every phase of your Business Central journey.
Deep experience integrating Business Central with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Azure, and third-party applications to create a connected, reliable business environment.
Continuous enablement of new Business Central capabilities, including Copilot and platform enhancements, to keep your ERP aligned with evolving business needs.
Ongoing advisory, optimization, and support services that help organizations maximize ROI from their Business Central investment over time.
See How Business Central Works for Your Business
Take the next step with Folio3 and discover how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can streamline your operations, improve visibility, and support growth.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Services by Folio3
Folio3 delivers end-to-end Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central services, supporting organizations through implementation, upgrade, optimization, and ongoing support. As experienced Business Central implementation partners and Microsoft Business Central partners, we help businesses adopt Business Central with clarity, speed, and long-term value.
Implementation
We deliver structured Business Central implementation services by configuring and deploying Business Central to match your business processes. Through operational analysis and workflow mapping, we ensure Business Central supports your objectives from day one.
Upgrade and Migration
Moving from legacy or on-premises systems? Our team guides your upgrade and migration to Business Central through proven Dynamics 365 Business Central consulting, ensuring secure data migration and rapid access to modern ERP capabilities.
Support and Maintenance
Folio3 keeps your Business Central system running smoothly. Our team resolves issues promptly, optimizes performance, and ensures daily operations continue without disruption.
Consulting
Our Dynamics Business Central consulting services help organizations unlock the full potential of Business Central. Through structured planning, actionable reporting, and streamlined workflows, we drive efficiency and measurable business outcomes.
Customization
Every business is unique. We design tailored extensions and add-ons so Business Central works exactly the way your teams do, supporting your specific workflows and processes.
Integration
As experienced Business Central implementation partners, we integrate Business Central with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and third-party systems. This creates a unified environment with reliable, consistent data across your business.
Customer Success Stories
Join the ranks of satisfied customers who have partnered with Folio3 and experienced the transformative power of Dynamics 365 Business Central. Here are some of our trusted partners:
Take the next step with Folio3 and discover how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can streamline your operations, improve visibility, and support growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of businesses use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
It’s commonly used by small to mid‑sized and growing organizations looking for a scalable cloud ERP.
Is Business Central cloud‑based?
Yes. Business Central runs on Microsoft’s cloud and is securely accessible from anywhere.
Can Business Central integrate with other systems?
Absolutely. It works naturally with Microsoft tools and many third‑party platforms via standard connectors and APIs.
How long does an implementation take?
Timelines vary by scope and complexity, but a structured approach helps keep deployments predictable.
Why work with a Business Central partner like Folio3?
A trusted partner ensures proper planning, smooth delivery, user adoption, and continuous improvement—turning your ERP into a long‑term advantage.