Microsoft has announced exciting new features in the Dynamics 365 Business Central Wave 1 2025 update, rolling out between April and September 2025. These updates are designed to enhance operational efficiency, improve AI capabilities, strengthen sustainability tracking, and expand integrations with other systems. Here’s a breakdown of the key innovations businesses should expect from Business Central Wave 1 2025.
Core Application Enhancements in Dynamics 365 Business Central Wave 1 2025
Microsoft continues to refine the core functionality of Dynamics 365 Business Central with updates aimed at boosting productivity. Notable enhancements include:
- Field Service Integration: Seamlessly integrate Dynamics 365 Business Central with Microsoft’s Field Service, streamlining service management workflows.
- Item Availability in Work Orders: View real-time item availability directly within Field Service work orders to optimise resource management.
- Enhanced Foreign Currency Adjustments: Post foreign currency adjustments to unrealized gain and loss accounts for improved financial accuracy in Dynamics 365 Business Central.
AI and Copilot Innovations in Business Central Wave 1 2025
Business Central Wave 1 2025 brings powerful AI-driven automation with new Copilot features, designed to simplify complex business processes:
- Chat with Copilot: Ask Copilot questions about installed add-ons to speed up adoption and enhance usability within Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- Summarise with Copilot: Generate summaries for key business insights to support informed decision-making.
- Sales Order Agent: Automates sales order-taking, reducing manual input and minimising errors.
- Sustainability Suggestions: Copilot now suggests gas emissions values for sustainability journals to assist businesses in achieving their environmental goals.
Expanded Global Availability & Compliance with BC Wave 1 2025
Business Central Wave 1 2025 expands its global reach with new country-specific features:
- Peppol A-NZ Format for E-Documents: Stay compliant with e-document standards in Australia and New Zealand, thanks to Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- Define Allowed Languages per Environment: Admins can now set permitted languages for different regions, improving localisation in Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Development & Integration Improvements in Dynamics 365 Business Central Wave 1 2025
For developers and consultants, Business Central Wave 1 2025 introduces key updates to streamline workflows and improve system flexibility:
- Move Tables and Fields Across Extensions: Easily migrate data and restructure your system for better flexibility.
- Power BI Embedding: Embed Power BI reports directly into the web client for enhanced data visualisation within Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- Enhanced Telemetry: New debugging tools provide deeper insights into apps and extensions within Dynamics 365 Business Central.
E-Commerce and Shopify Enhancements in BC Wave 1 2025
Dynamics 365 Business Central Wave 1 2025 strengthens its integration with Shopify:
- Sales Channel Activation in Shopify Connector: Expands sales reach with multi-channel support for Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- E-Document Automation: Simplifies handling of e-documents in Power Automate.
- Shopify Metafields Support: Improves data import/export capabilities between Dynamics 365 Business Central and Shopify.
Sustainability and ESG Tracking in Dynamics 365 Business Central Wave 1 2025
The Dynamics 365 Business Central Wave 1 2025 update provides robust sustainability reporting features:
- CSRD Preparation Reports: Stay compliant with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) with new reporting tools in Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- Scope 3 Carbon Tracking: Automatically calculate emissions from procurement and manufacturing processes, helping businesses track their carbon footprint.
- ESG Reporting Integration: Simplifies regulatory compliance and reporting on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors within Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Enhanced User Experience in Business Central Wave 1 2025
Microsoft continues to enhance the user experience within Business Central Wave 1 2025:
- PDF Previews in Web Client: Preview PDFs directly in the web client without the need to download them.
- Optimised Screen Layouts: More efficient screen space usage makes navigating Dynamics 365 Business Central even easier.
Stay Ahead with Dynamics 365 Business Central Wave 1 2025
The Wave 1 2025 updates offer powerful new features to drive digital transformation. From AI-driven automation to expanded global capabilities and enhanced sustainability tracking, businesses can leverage these updates to stay ahead in a competitive landscape.
If you’re ready to explore how Business Central Wave 1 2025 can benefit your business, contact Monpellier today. Our team of experts can help you make the most of these new features to optimise your operations and accelerate growth.
Contact us now to discuss your Dynamics 365 Business Central strategy!
References
- Microsoft’s release notes: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/release-plans/
- Microsoft’s Copilot documentation: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/
- International Availability Guide: https://dynamics.microsoft.com/en-us/availability-guide/
- Microsoft’s Business Central Developer Docs: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/dev-itpro/
- Business Central’s Shopify integration: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/shopify/
- Microsoft’s ESG Reporting Guide: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/sustainability/