This episode is sponsored by Formpipe. Dynamics 365 Business Central users face a variety of document automation challenges, especially as their organizations grow and interface with more third parties. The question inevitably arises: how far can the customer push standard Business Central capabilities before they need to look for a specialized solution? The team from Formpipe, makers of Lasernet, have been working with BC and NAV customers for years and join us on this episode to provide an update on their experiences working with BC customers and deploying Lasernet to meet broader and more complex document and output automation needs related to international expansion, regulatory requirements, and changing vendor and customer needs. We also discuss where an investment in advanced automation needs fits into the context of a move to Business Central from an older ERP solution. Show Notes: 1:30 – What do Business Central document automation standard capabilities look like? 3:00 – Typical requirements lead BC customers to seek more advanced features 4:15 – Why paper documents are less common and electronic documents are often the default today 5:00 – How Lasernet helps BC customers with more complex requirements around format, process, and rules 6:45 – When an organization might invest in document automation before a move to BC (or not) 8:30 – How has BC has evolved to better support advanced ISV capabilities 10:15 – Advances for Lasernet's BC integration 11:30 – Getting started with a Lasernet deployment for BC (and the role of partners) For more information on Lasernet for Dynamics or the Lasernet Connector for Business Central, please visit: https://www.formpipe.com/en/software/lasernet/dynamics-365/ or if you would like to set up a demo, you can contact sales@formpipe.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO38FtsI_hQ

Learn more about printing similar GP reports such as the Trial Balance and Aging Reports in Business Central. Learn more about “How To” in Dynamics GP vs Business Central at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcakwueIHoT9yVFOV6_BXMVeodPq3lt3o #Microsoft #MicrosoftDYNM365 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxB93twctw8

This episode is sponsored by Columbus. The data and reporting needs of Dynamics ERP customers have changed over the years, but the skills and tools have not always kept up. Preparing for the next phase of operational and financial management is largely about gaining control of business data as strategies and processes change, workers face new demands on their time, and executives envision a landscape driven by cloud technology. On this episode we are talking about the evolving challenges of data management and analysis with Michael Simms VP of digital advisory and data & analytics at Columbus. Simms is a veteran of the Dynamics AX and F&SCM space and has been on the front lines with customers for many years, working to help organizations get control of their business data with reporting and analysis. Show Notes: 2:30 – The state of traditional data warehouses 4:00 – The importance of curated data sets in today's data management landscape 5:15 – Modernizing data skills for today's demands 9:00 – The emergence of data lakes and how it relates to Dynamics ERPs 10:15 – What to do with legacy data warehouses when planning for future cloud investments 14:30 – The strengths of Azure Synapse and Mike's recent experiences helping clients 17:45 – The importance of creating authoritative data sets and the governance challenges 21:00 – Looking ahead to new reporting suites for business apps 22:00 – Advice on developing expertise as a Microsoft customer For more information about Columbus and our data and analytics solutions, visit us at https://www.columbusglobal.com/en-us/solutions/data-analytics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3Q4GZh3JlQ