Business Central is about to get even more automated and effective with the new functionalities and enhancements planned for 2026.
Joesoftware gives you the quick and easy-to-read summary of what you can expect with Microsoft’s upcoming release.
With your Business Central license, everyone gets a copilot at no extra cost. Copilot in Business Central has an ever-growing set of skills to guide, find, compare, analyze, suggest, and summarize. Assistive features such as Chat and task-specific features such as bank account reconciliation assistance are ready to use with no complex setup or training. The features are seamlessly integrated to reduce or eliminate the need to switch between applications.
AI‑Assisted Payables and Expense Processing
Business Central continues to strengthen its support for core processes such as payables and expenses with AI.
By assisting with document interpretation, categorization, and approval workflows, these enhancements help streamline financial operations, improve accuracy, and reduce the time spent on routine processing, while maintaining control and compliance. The Payables Agent automates accounts payable end‑to‑end, reading invoices, matching vendors and accounts, and preparing invoices for approval with oversight by your team.
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Enhancements
Microsoft is also investing in improving operational capabilities, particularly in manufacturing and supply chain.
Enhancements in areas such as subcontracting and quality management help organizations manage more complex production and delivery models. The integration with Shopify will be further refined to improve data flow and operational visibility.
Business Central provides tools for managing the entire supply chain, including inventory management, order processing, and demand forecasting. Businesses can create and manage purchase orders, track inventory levels, and ensure timely delivery of products to customers
Business Central Moving Toward an “Active Partner” ERP Model
The 2026 release wave 1 includes ongoing improvements to governance, administration, and reporting. New features in Business Central improve security, flexibility, and partner management for customers working in multiple environments. Administrators can assign partner access to specific environments, which simplifies control and compliance.
This latest Business Central release by Microsoft helps organizations run their business more efficiently and adapt more quickly to change. If you are interested in learning more about these upcoming enhancements and how Joesoftware can help your organization get the most out of Business Central, let’s talk.