Microsoft announces availability of business management solution for SMEs

Microsoft India has announced the general availability of Dynamics 365 Business Central, a comprehensive business management solution for small and medium-sized businesses. It is a one-stop cloud solution that helps companies connect sales, service, finance, and operations teams. This was announced at its virtual summit 'Building a Resilient Future'.

It brings along the services of Microsoft Dynamics Navision, the company’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) app, to deploy in the cloud or on-premises. The app can be accessed from any mobile device.

Customized for India, the solution comes with inbuilt features that address local regulatory and market requirements for ease of business, including a tax engine comprising over 500 pre-configured use cases and business scenarios for Goods and Services Tax (GST), Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), and Tax Collected at Source (TCS).


In a statement, Rajiv Sodhi, Chief Operating Officer, Microsoft India, said in a statement, “Dynamic 265 Business Central offers customers affordable and easily manageable tools that simplify and expedite everyday business processes. We believe it will help small and medium-sized organizations move to the cloud confidently and be future proof.”

The system automates and streamlines business processes including finance, manufacturing, sales, shipping, project management, services, and provides an opportunity for organizations to upgrade from their current accounting software and legacy ERP systems. It integrates with other Microsoft cloud services including Microsoft 365 and can be customized or extended for specific industry needs with PowerApps, Microsoft Flow, and Power BI.

The solution also integrates with Microsoft Teams, and enables businesses to share information with team members and respond faster to inquiries. As a single, end-to-end application, Business Central enables

Dynamics 365 Business Central provides frequent updates allowing ERP systems to stay on the latest version without additional cost. It can be customized to support organizations operating in highly specialized industries such as manufacturing, travel, and financial services.