Business Central 26 2025 release wave 1
All-in-one business app
Business Central is an all-in-one business management application that automates and streamlines business processes. The application can be used by organizations of all sizes and industries and is characterized by being both scalable and easy to customize.

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Wide-ranging functionality
Business Central offers a wide range of options that enable companies to manage their finances, inventory, supply chain, production, projects, service and more.
Extended functionality with extensions
If you need to add functionality that is particularly relevant to, for example, your specific industry or region, then you will find a wide range of specially designed apps, or extensions, developed by industry-leading ISVs on Microsoft AppSource. This means that you can easily add exactly the functionality that is needed in your company.
User-friendly and quick to implement
In short, with Business Central you get an ERP application that is quick to implement and easy to configure and scale. And even though the solution is broad-based and can be used in every corner of your business, it is still simple to use, implement and customize.

Two annual upgrades
Business Central is upgraded twice a year. The upgrades are released in conjunction with the Dynamics 365 upgrade wave rollouts, which start in April and October each year.

In April, Microsoft will release Dynamics 365 Business Central 26
Business Central online
If you are running Business Central online, i.e. the cloud version, your solution will be upgraded automatically and you don't have to do anything. This means you don't have to worry about expensive and cumbersome upgrade projects and you always benefit from the latest technology.
When will D365 BC 26 be released?
In April, Business Central 26 will be released as part of the Dynamics 365 2025 release wave 1 upgrade wave, which releases new versions of all the business apps that make up Dynamics 365.
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Next-level AI
With Dynamics 365 2025 release wave 1, Microsoft is taking the AI capabilities in Business Central to the next level, not least with the introduction of intelligent agents. The AI-powered agents are designed to seamlessly integrate with Business Central, bringing efficiency and automation to your daily business operations.
Streamlined business operations
The AI agents can both understand and perform complex business tasks in the Business Central environment. So whether you need to generate insightful reports, automate routine processes, or provide real-time assistance, the agents are designed to increase productivity at every level of your business.

Agents in Business Central 26
A significant and eye-catching benefit of the AI-based agents in Business Central 26 is their unique ability to optimize order creation processes. Using natural language processing, agents can create sales orders directly from email interactions, streamlining the process and making it more intuitive.
Optimized data management
Agents also improve your data management. For example, they can help you create detailed product information, such as variants and units of measure, ensuring that the information provided about your products is both accurate and complete.
A new technological era
With advanced AI-based capabilities powered by the latest technology, agents in Business Central are poised to transform how companies operate and manage their operations, bringing a whole new era of efficiency and intelligence to business administration.

Application Improvements
With the Business Central 26 2025 release wave 1 upgrade, Microsoft has also focused on improving a number of key areas of the application to drive greater efficiency and drive innovation.
Enhanced core functionality
The primary focus will be on the manufacturing sector, introducing improvements that streamline operations and optimize workflows for manufacturing companies.
Manage sustainability requirements
Additionally, Microsoft is enhancing sustainability management and e-document capabilities to support companies’ ability to meet sustainability compliance requirements. Integrations with Shopify and Dynamics 365 Field Service are being optimized, ensuring seamless connectivity and improved functionality, as well as supporting end-to-end business processes.