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Why We Recommend Dynamics 365 Business Central
We help companies choose and implement ERP. We explain why we choose D365 BC and when we don't.
What Makes Up the Cost of ERP
Most quotes show the license price. That is a fraction of the total cost. For implementation details, see our ERP integration service.
Licensing
Monthly subscription or one-time purchase. The upfront payment looks affordable until you add the rest.
Implementation
Process analysis, configuration, data migration, training. Takes 3-12 months and makes up the largest part of the budget.
Infrastructure
Server, database license, backups, OS updates. Some vendors include it, others charge separately.
Regulatory updates
Tax changes, new regulations, reporting adjustments. Some include it in the price, others charge 15-20% of the license annually.
Customization and development
Every ERP needs adjustments. The question is how many developers exist for that platform and what they charge.
Hidden costs
Downtime, security incidents, audit requirements. Nobody plans for them, but they come.
How We Help Companies Choose ERP
We don't push licenses. We build system comparisons based on your processes and requirements.
We meet with leadership and key stakeholders
We interview the CEO, warehouse manager, controller, and sales team. We need to understand how the company actually works.
We map processes by department
Sales, warehouse, manufacturing, finance, logistics. We document what works, what doesn't, and where time is wasted. This becomes the requirements list.
We prepare a system comparison
We compare D365 BC and other ERP systems relevant to your situation, with cost estimates for licensing, implementation, and operations.
We recommend and explain why
You get a document with the comparison and our recommendation. The decision is yours.
We typically compare 3-6 systems, score feature coverage on a 1-5 scale and attach cost estimates. For a mid-sized company, the analysis takes 2-3 days.
What Dynamics 365 Business Central Offers
Cloud on Azure
Server, SQL, backups, security patches. All included in the subscription. Each customer's data runs in an isolated database. 28-day point-in-time restore included.
Security
Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) at rest and in transit. Multi-factor authentication via Microsoft Entra ID. Customer Lockbox: Microsoft cannot access your data without your approval.
Automatic updates
Two major releases per year (April and October) plus monthly updates including regulatory changes. No paid upgrades.
Large developer ecosystem
D365 BC is built on widely adopted technologies. When you need customizations, you'll find no shortage of qualified partners.
Pay for what you use
Monthly or annual billing per user. No six-figure upfront license investment.
Local compliance by Microsoft
VAT, statutory reporting, Intrastat, local accounting standards. Delivered by Microsoft for 40+ countries, not by a third party.
D365 BC Feature Overview
Areas that D365 BC handles within a single system.
Sound familiar?
Situations where companies move to D365 BC:
You're growing but losing visibility
You need better control over finances, inventory and orders. Data is scattered across multiple systems and nobody sees the full picture.
Your current ERP can't keep up
You've been using it for 10-20 years. Every change is expensive and takes too long.
You're expanding internationally
Your current system only supports one language. You need multi-language, multi-country compliance in one platform.
Infrastructure is a burden
Your own server, database licenses, backups, security. Time to offload it.
Production planning lives in spreadsheets
BOMs and capacity are in the foreman's head. You need a system that connects manufacturing, warehouse and procurement.
CRM and ERP are disconnected
Sales reps retype data manually. Nobody can track an order from quote to invoice in one place.
If none of this sounds like you, D365 BC may not be the right fit. For very small businesses with basic invoicing, simpler tools work fine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does switching to Dynamics 365 Business Central cost?
It depends on the number of users, license types and implementation scope. We prepare a total cost comparison of D365 BC against your current system, including infrastructure, maintenance and development. Then you see the real numbers side by side.
How long does an ERP implementation take?
For a mid-sized company, 3-6 months. Depends on the number of modules, scope of customizations and volume of data to migrate. We recommend a phased rollout by module.
What happens to our data during migration?
We migrate historical data from your current system. Both systems run in parallel during the transition. Original data stays as a backup. D365 BC also allows point-in-time restore up to 28 days back.
Does D365 BC support local regulations?
Yes. Localization for 40+ countries, including VAT, Intrastat, and statutory reporting. Delivered and updated by Microsoft.
Who maintains the system after go-live?
Microsoft handles the infrastructure automatically. If you need customizations or operational support, you pay us for actual hours worked.
Can we try D365 BC first?
Yes. We set up a test environment where you can try the system with your own data. No risk, no commitment.
Considering a new ERP?
We'll review your situation and tell you whether D365 BC makes sense.
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