Dynamics 365 Business Central – 2026 Release Wave 1

Instead of asking “What happened?”, you can focus on “What should we do next?”

Stronger financial automation

Finance processes become more efficient, especially in payables.

• What’s new:
  Improved automation in payables
More structured approval workflows and financial controls

• What it means:
Reduced manual workload for finance teams
Improved accuracy and traceability

Impact: Finance teams spend less time processing transactions and more time analyzing results.

More efficient supply chain and fulfillment processes

Operational processes become faster and easier to manage.

• What’s new:
  Improvements in inventory, purchasing, and fulfillment
More automation in order handling and logistics
• What it means:
  Faster order processing
Better visibility into inventory and supply

This is especially relevant for distribution and light manufacturing companies.

Seamless e-commerce integration

Connecting online sales with your ERP becomes simpler.

• What’s new:
Extended integration with Shopify and other e-commerce platforms
Improved synchronization between ERP and online channels

• What it means:
  Real-time visibility of orders and inventory
Fewer manual steps and reduced risk of errors

Example: Online orders are transferred directly into Business Central without manual entry.

Better access to reporting and insights

Getting the right information becomes easier.

• What’s new:
  Simplified access to Power BI
Improved reporting layouts and customization options

• What it means:
  Faster access to relevant insights
Less dependency on external reporting tools

You can make decisions without waiting for reports to be created.

Easier compliance and international growth

Expanding into new markets becomes more manageable.

• What’s new:
  Extended support for localization and regulatory requirements
Improvements in tax handling, e-invoicing, and reporting

• What it means:
Simpler expansion into new countries
Reduced compliance risk

This is critical for companies growing across regions.

Improved usability and navigation

Small changes that have a clear impact on daily work.

• What’s new:
Faster search across records and data
Improved navigation and contextual access to information

• What it means:
  Users find what they need faster
Less training and fewer support requests

Result: Higher adoption and increased productivity.

More control for IT and administrators

Managing your system becomes more structured and secure.

• What’s new:
Improved environment management
Enhanced security and deployment controls

• What it means:
More reliable system management
Better control over updates and extensions

This becomes increasingly important as your solution grows.

Built for growth and continuous improvement

Business Central continues to develop as a cloud platform.

• What’s new:
Performance and scalability improvements
Continuous updates and flexible extensibility

• What it means:
The system grows with your business
No need for large, disruptive upgrade projects

Key takeaway: You are investing in a platform that evolves with you, not just a static software solution.

Where to start with this release

This release is not about using every new feature. It is about choosing where you create the most value.

At BE-terna, we recommend focusing on:

1. Start with automation opportunities
   Review processes such as payables, order processing, and reporting.
2. Identify quick wins with AI
   Focus on areas with high manual effort and repeatable tasks.
3. Strengthen your data foundation
   Reliable and structured data is essential for automation and reporting.
4. Plan your rollout carefully
   Test new features in a sandbox environment before enabling them in production.

Final thoughts

The 2026 Wave 1 release shows a clear direction:

• Business Central is becoming a system that actively supports your decisions, connects your processes, and grows with your business.

The real opportunity is not only efficiency, but better and faster decision-making across your entire organization.