Blog Series on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Wave 2, 2026

Blog 5: Integrating Business Central with the Microsoft Ecosystem

Why Business Central Works Better When Connected to the Rest of Microsoft

Microsoft continues investing heavily in the integration between Business Central, Dataverse, Power Platform and AI services.

ERP365 Perspective

The organisations receiving the greatest return on investment are increasingly those using Business Central as part of a broader Microsoft business platform.

For ERP365 customers, this means treating Business Central, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Dataverse, Copilot Studio and Power BI as connected business capability rather than separate applications.

The industry impact is lower integration friction, faster automation delivery and less dependence on bespoke point-to-point development. The outcome is a more adaptable platform where approvals, notifications, mobile workflows, data capture and AI-assisted processes can evolve as the business grows.

Achievable Outcomes

• Deliver automation faster by using Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Dataverse as connected business capability.

• Reduce bespoke integration effort and the long-term cost of maintaining disconnected systems.

• Create a more adaptable platform for approvals, notifications, mobile workflows and AI-assisted processes.

Customer Benefits

• Reduced custom development

• Faster automation projects

• Better data consistency

• More flexibility for future innovation

Example Use Cases

• Approval workflows

• Mobile applications

• AI-powered customer portals

• Automated notifications