Dear reader, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 2 (BC25) is already here, bringing with it exciting new features that will undoubtedly make your life easier.
Here are some of the most interesting features that both users and experts in Business Central will appreciate:
Key features of Business Central 2024 Wave 2 – Version 25
Subscription billing and revenue recognition
More and more companies are adopting subscription-based business models.
With this update, the Essential license now includes templates that simplify the setup of subscriptions and the proper application of subscription revenue in financial statements. This module includes contracts, billing schedules, automated invoicing, deferral integration, and much more. Everything you need to keep your business running smoothly!
Field service integration and service management
Soon, users with a Premium license will be able to integrate Business Central with Dynamics 365 Field Service. This functionality is ideal for companies that provide regular maintenance and repair services. You will be able to manage service work orders, item consumption, and all the financial aspects required to carry out these tasks.
A must‑have tool to keep everything under control!
Check item availability in field service work orders
With the integration of Business Central and Field Service, field technicians will be able to check item availability for their upcoming jobs and know exactly in which warehouse or vehicle each item is located. This feature optimizes routes and reduces travel time, making daily work more efficient and less stressful.
Excel Reports for Consolidation and Fixed Assets
Business Central now includes four built‑in Excel report layouts for consolidation and fixed assets that you’ll love:
- Consolidated trial balance
- Consolidated trial balance
- Consolidated trial balance
- Projected fixed asset value
These reports will help you gain a clear and detailed view of your business, making strategic decision‑making easier.
Bank Reconciliation with a Touch of Magic in Business Central 2024 Wave 2 – Version 25
If Business Central already gave you a hand with reconciling bank transactions with general ledger entries, now with Copilot it gets even better. This little helper will suggest general ledger accounts so processing those tricky transactions becomes a piece of cake.
Performance Profiler: Your Performance Detective
Having performance issues? Don’t worry — the Performance Profiler is here to help. This tool allows you to capture profiles and troubleshoot problems with the support of your technical teams.
Maximum Sustainability in Business Central 2024 Wave 2
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important, and Business Central knows it. You can now track your carbon usage and create reports on your sustainability efforts. You can even integrate sustainability metrics into your financial reports!
Easy Reporting and Analysis
Need to run a quick analysis on fixed assets, projects, or services? This version includes ready‑to‑use queries that make your life easier without having to generate a full report.
Power BI to the Rescue
The new version comes with predesigned Power BI reports for several areas. These reports will help you generate insights, create dashboards, and analyze data with ease. Here are some examples:
- Finance: 14 reports
- Sales: 12 reports
- Purchasing: 13 reports
- Inventory: 7 reports
- Manufacturing: 11 reports
- Projects: 6 reports
Discover more about Business Central 2024 Wave 2 – Version 25
Get inspired to explore these new features and discover everything Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 2 (BC25) can do for you! You’ll be surprised by how easy and efficient managing your business can be!
In addition to all this, there are plenty of new features that will surely catch your interest. If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out.
ABD will help you make use of these Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central features to ensure your company runs like a Swiss clock.
Here is a link in case you want first‑hand information about the content of this release:
In upcoming posts, we will dive deeper into each of these new functionalities.
Stay tuned.