Business Central5 min read Published on: 18 Sep 2024

What's New in Business Central 2024 Release Wave 2

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The second release wave for Dynamics 365 Business Central in 2024 will bring features that change how your business works. These features will help you collaborate and grow in a more digital world. Adding updates from the previous release, Microsoft remained focused on integrating Copilot’s capabilities into Business Central.

 

The release planned for October 2024 through March 2025 contains the following new feature updates for Business Central.

23 exciting new features in Business Central 2024 release wave 2

Copilot

Sales Order creation from chat

You can generate sales orders through natural language conversations. It reduces manual data entry and potential errors, streamlining the sales process.

 

Swift creation of product information

Populate your catalogs with ease using an AI-assisted product information generator. It helps to maintain up-to-date and accurate product information. 

 

Extending chat functionality to include third-party content.

You get access to more data across your organization with Copilot's chat functionality extending to support third-party content.

 

GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code

Accelerate your development process with superior code quality, as developers will benefit from AI-powered code suggestions.

 

Enhanced application metadata

To improve user experience, Copilot will leverage more detailed metadata to provide more accurate and context-aware assistance.

 

Continuous AI innovation

Microsoft remains focused on improving Copilot's capabilities. This will help make your operations more efficient and simplify business processes.

Power Platform

Power Automate templates

Automate your repetitive tasks by creating and deploying automated workflows, reducing manual efforts and increasing efficiency.

 

Tight integration With Power Platform

Leverage Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI for extended functionality and insights through simple natural language expressions.

Application

E-document feature for sending documents

Send your documents in electronic form without the hassle of paperwork. E-documents help to achieve better communication with clients and partners.

 

Integration between Business Central & Dynamics 365 Field Service

Cover your service orders more effectively, improving response times and service quality.

 

Reporting capabilities for sustainability

Leverage new reporting features focused on your green eco-system efforts. You can track the environmental impact and ensure your operations align with sustainable system goals.

 

Multi-company capabilities

Manage business operations of your entities with new multi-company features, making it scalable and flexible.

Country and regional

Global availability of Business Central

Microsoft plans to expand the global footprint of Business Central. Aiming to reach more than 170 countries and regions worldwide, they offer updates for regulatory features for quick adoption.

 

Expansion through partner-led localizations

Microsoft is working with partners to create localized versions of Business Central. This ensures the customized version follows local regulations and language needs.

Development

Enhance productivity for marketplace developers.

Developers working with development tools like GitHub, Visual Studio Code, and the AppSource marketplace get better development experience, enhancing productivity.

 

Code refactoring

New code refactoring features in the release wave support better code organization and maintenance. This addition helps prevent naming conflicts and improves code modularity.

 

Improved profiling

Elevate your performance with enhanced profiling features from the client and Visual Studio Code.

 

AppSource publishers can sell through CSPs

Promote AppSource solutions through Cloud Solution Providers (CSPs), expanding its reach and revenue potential.

Governance and administration

Self-service features to help administrators manage access

Self-service features help reduce dependence on IT teams. These features empower your administrators by providing easy ways to manage user access and permissions.

 

Audit log

With a comprehensive audit log that tracks user activities for improved security and compliance, you get complete access control.

 

Ability to link Business Central and Power Platform

Connecting Business Central and Power Platform can improve data governance and manage data from a centralized system.

 

Cloud migration control

With the latest release, you can remove cloud migration replicas, simplifying the migration process and avoiding unnecessary resource consumption.

Legislation

Compliance with local accounting laws

Business Central complies with local accounting laws, ensuring your business can operate within legal frameworks without additional customizations.

 

Retention policy features

Business Central implements robust retention policies to manage your data storage and ensure compliance with data retention regulations.

 

Regulatory features are a standard part of Business Central.

Business Central now includes built-in regulatory features. These features help you meet industry-specific needs and reduce manual compliance work.

Reporting and data analytics

Universal BI and analytics

With Business Central Release Wave 2, you can access a single platform for all your business intelligence needs, offering deep insights into your data.

 

Seamlessly integration

You can include rich and engaging BI and analytics content from both first and third-party sources. This creates a personalized and informative experience.

User Experience

High availability with better performance

Get complete access to your data with superior performance and enhanced stability, ensuring a smooth user experience.

 

Resource management & security

Use resource governance tools to optimize usage and costs. Protect your sensitive information using enhanced security and compliance features.

 

Visit What's New in Dynamics 365 Business Central Release Wave 2 2024 for more details. You will find information on the upcoming features and their planned release date.

Business Central release wave 2 2024 represents a significant step forward in functionality, intelligence, and global reach. Microsoft is making Business Central a smart solution. Microsoft is making Business Central a smart solution by leveraging AI, improving integration, and focusing on user and developer experiences. With the recent update, small and medium-sized businesses cannot afford to miss Business Central in this digital age.