What's New in Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Release Wave 2
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central continues to evolve, offering businesses enhanced capabilities and innovative tools to streamline operations. The 2024 Release Wave 2 brings a range of new features designed to improve productivity, integrate advanced AI, and expand regional availability. This article discusses what to expect from this update, how it can benefit your business, and how Solution Systems can help you adjust.
What are Business Central Release Waves?
Business Central release waves are bi-annual updates that introduce new features, improvements, and fixes to Dynamics 365 Business Central. These updates ensure that businesses using Business Central can leverage the latest technology and enhancements. Each wave spans six months, with the 2024 Release Wave 2 covering updates from October 2024 through March 2025.
What's Included in the Business Central 2024 Release Wave 2
The following are just a few of the standout features included in the Business Central 2024 Release Wave 2. The update comprises a wide array of enhancements and new functionalities designed to cater to various business needs. For a comprehensive list and detailed descriptions of all the new features, please refer to the official release documentation.
Application Enhancements
New reports and demo data for financial reporting: Available October 2024.
Manage subscription billing and revenue and expense recognition: Public preview in September 2024, with general availability in October 2024.
Integrate Field Service with Service Management: Available October 2024.
Export posted sales invoices to Shopify: Available October 2024.
Copilot and AI Innovation
Suggest number series with Copilot: Public preview in October 2024.
Complete bank account reconciliation faster with Copilot: Available October 2024.
Create product information and sales lines easily with Copilot: Available October 2024.
Country and Regional Updates
Start using integration with IRS for 1099 submissions: Available November 2024.
Enable additional countries and regions: Available February 2025.
Development Tools
Set up easier in-client performance profiling with rules: Available October 2024.
Use the ternary operator and 'this' keyword in AL language: Available October 2024.
Restore extensions if publishing from Visual Studio Code fails: Available October 2024.
Governance and Administration
Manage environment updates more flexibly: Available March 2025.
Migrate record links and notes with cloud migration tooling: Available October 2024.
Legislative Capabilities
Use multiple VAT numbers for a customer: Available October 2024.
Report sustainability entries with financial reports: Available November 2024.
Reporting and Data Analysis
Use more embedded Power BI reports out of the box: Available October 2024.
User Experiences
Access keys with Key Tips in more languages: Available October 2024.
Use drag and drop on the file upload dialog to attach multiple files: Available October 2024.
Who's Eligible for this Update and How to Implement
The 2024 Release Wave 2 is available to all Business Central users. The update process is designed to be seamless, with features enabled automatically based on user roles. For businesses looking to implement these updates efficiently, it is crucial to plan ahead and ensure that all relevant users and administrators are aware of the new features and their potential impact.
Solution Systems Make Business Central Updates Easy
Navigating updates and new features can be challenging. Solution Systems offers comprehensive Business Central implementation and Business Central support services to ensure your transition is smooth and your team can fully leverage the new capabilities. Our experts are ready to help you maximize the benefits of Business Central's latest enhancements.
Ready to optimize your business with the latest Business Central features? For expert implementation and support, contact Solution Systems today!
