Unveiling Business Central 2024 Release Wave 2: Transforming Business Processes with Cutting-edge Updates

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As a leading Microsoft reseller in the UK, Monpellier is committed to bringing the latest innovations and updates from Microsoft to our clients. The 2024 Release Wave 2 for Business Central is set to deliver transformative capabilities that will streamline and optimise business processes for small and mid-sized organisations. In this post, we explore the key updates and how they can benefit your business.

What is Business Central?

Business Central is a comprehensive business management application designed for small and mid-sized organisations. It automates and streamlines business processes, enabling companies to manage their finances, supply chain, manufacturing, projects, services, and more. Highly scalable and adaptable, Business Central can be customised to meet the specific needs of your industry or region, ensuring a seamless fit for your business operations.

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Key Updates in 2024 Release Wave 2 (October 2024 – March 2025)

Enhanced AI and Copilot Integration

  • Sales Orders from Chat: Users can create sales orders directly from chat, allowing for faster and more efficient sales processes. This feature leverages natural language processing to understand and process sales-related inquiries. (General Availability: October 2024)
  • Product Information Generation: Copilot assists in generating detailed product information, including variants and units of measure, reducing the time and effort required for data entry and management. (General Availability: October 2024)
  • Third-party Learning: Copilot will also support learning from third-party content, enhancing its ability to provide relevant suggestions and insights. (General Availability: October 2024)

These updates harness the power of AI to automate repetitive tasks, improve accuracy, and enhance overall productivity, allowing your team to focus on higher-value activities.

Regulatory Compliance Automation

  • Automated VAT Management: The update introduces support for managing multiple VAT numbers, which is crucial for businesses operating in multiple jurisdictions. (General Availability: October 2024)
  • Localised Compliance Features: Enhancements to Microsoft’s localised versions ensure that Business Central remains compliant with regional accounting laws and regulations, providing peace of mind and reducing the risk of non-compliance. (General Availability: October 2024)

By automating these regulatory tasks, businesses can ensure compliance with minimal manual intervention, reducing the administrative burden on their teams.

Expanded E-document Capabilities

  • Enhanced Document Sending: The e-document feature now offers more robust capabilities for sending documents electronically, streamlining communication and record-keeping. (General Availability: October 2024)
  • Service Order Integration: The integration between Business Central and Dynamics 365 Field Service now includes service orders, ensuring a seamless flow of information across platforms. (General Availability: October 2024)

These enhancements improve operational efficiency and data accuracy, facilitating better collaboration and faster decision-making.

Improved Reporting and Sustainability Tracking

  • Power BI Reports: Over 70 new Power BI reports are available, providing deeper insights and more comprehensive data analysis capabilities. (General Availability: October 2024)
  • Sustainability Reporting: New features for tracking and reporting greenhouse gas emissions help businesses meet their sustainability goals and regulatory requirements. (General Availability: October 2024)

Enhanced reporting capabilities enable businesses to make data-driven decisions, while sustainability tracking supports environmental responsibility and compliance.

Global Availability

  • 170+ Countries and Regions: Business Central is now available in more than 170 countries and regions, thanks to partner-led localisations and built-in language support. (General Availability: February 2025)
  • Regional Apps: Partners create and maintain apps for specific countries and regions, ensuring that local regulatory requirements and business practices are supported.

This global expansion ensures that businesses operating internationally can leverage Business Central’s comprehensive capabilities, regardless of their location.

Developer Productivity Enhancements

  • Namespace Support: The introduction of namespace support in the platform and application makes it easier to structure apps, create better object names, and avoid identifier clashes. (General Availability: October 2024)
  • Code Refactoring: New code refactoring capabilities and improved integration with GitHub and Visual Studio Code streamline development processes and enhance productivity. (General Availability: October 2024)
  • AL Development: Continued investment in tools for AL developers, including new features in Visual Studio Code and AppSource marketplace enhancements. (General Availability: October 2024)

These updates empower developers to build and maintain applications more efficiently, improving the overall quality and performance of Business Central solutions.

Enhanced Governance and Administration

  • Self-service Features: New self-service features allow administrators to manage environments, apps, and data migrations more effectively. (General Availability: October 2024)
  • Granular Access Control: Improved control over access granted to administrators and enhanced data privacy with customer-managed encryption keys and Azure Lockbox. (General Availability: October 2024)
  • Audit Logging: Microsoft 365 Audit Log integration provides robust options for monitoring and reinforcing data privacy. (General Availability: October 2024)

These governance and administration enhancements provide greater control, security, and compliance, helping businesses protect their data and ensure regulatory adherence.

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Why Monpellier?

At Monpellier, we pride ourselves on being a thought leader in the Microsoft reseller space. Our team of experts is dedicated to helping businesses leverage the latest technology to drive growth and efficiency. Here’s why you should choose Monpellier:

Bespoke Business Solutions: We understand that each business is unique. Our tailor-made solutions align with your specific requirements and long-term objectives.

20 Years of Experience: With two decades of expertise, we take full ownership of projects from start to finish, fostering enduring partnerships with our clients.

Award-winning Technology Stack: We offer top-tier business solutions through our partnerships with leading technology providers.

Conclusion

The 2024 Release Wave 2 for Business Central brings a wealth of new features and enhancements that will help businesses streamline their operations, stay compliant, and leverage the power of AI. At Monpellier, we are excited to bring these innovations to our clients and support them in achieving their business goals.

Stay ahead of the competition with Monpellier and the latest Business Central updates. Contact us today to learn how we can help your business thrive with cutting-edge technology solutions.

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