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Why mid-market manufacturers are migrating off legacy ERPs

The hidden cost of staying on NAV past 2026 — and what a phased BC move actually looks like.

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Business Central 2026 Wave 1: what's new for finance teams

AI-assisted reconciliation, multi-entity consolidation, and the new Copilot ledger agent.

AR Aging

-32%

Close time

3.1d

Accuracy

99.7%

Power BI Weekly

Sponsored insight · 1d

Power BI

Building executive dashboards that actually drive decisions

Less vanity metrics, more cause-and-effect. A practical pattern for CFO-grade BI.

AI in the Enterprise

Sponsored insight · 1d

Copilot

Copilot in Business Central: 6 workflows that pay back in week one

From bank rec to PO matching — where AI hits the ROI line fastest.

Copilot · live

Finance Leaders

Closing the books in 3 days, not 3 weeks

How a $180M manufacturer cut month-end close by 78% using BC + Power BI.

Faster close

Prior baseline

Manufacturing ERP

Shop-floor to top-floor: real-time WIP visibility on Business Central

The integration pattern we use for sub-second production telemetry into BC.

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92%

Line B

74%

Line C

58%

Qixas Insights

Why mid-market manufacturers are migrating off legacy ERPs

The hidden cost of staying on NAV past 2026 — and what a phased BC move actually looks like.

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Business Central 2026 Wave 1: what's new for finance teams

AI-assisted reconciliation, multi-entity consolidation, and the new Copilot ledger agent.

AR Aging

-32%

Close time

3.1d

Accuracy

99.7%

Power BI Weekly

Sponsored insight · 1d

Power BI

Building executive dashboards that actually drive decisions

Less vanity metrics, more cause-and-effect. A practical pattern for CFO-grade BI.

AI in the Enterprise

Sponsored insight · 1d

Copilot

Copilot in Business Central: 6 workflows that pay back in week one

From bank rec to PO matching — where AI hits the ROI line fastest.

Copilot · live

Finance Leaders

Closing the books in 3 days, not 3 weeks

How a $180M manufacturer cut month-end close by 78% using BC + Power BI.

Faster close

Prior baseline

Manufacturing ERP

Shop-floor to top-floor: real-time WIP visibility on Business Central

The integration pattern we use for sub-second production telemetry into BC.

Line A

92%

Line B

74%

Line C

58%

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GuideJun 9, 2026

Avoiding the Costliest Dynamics NAV to Business Central Modernization Mistakes for CFOs and Controllers

Why moving from Dynamics NAV to Business Central is a finance and governance initiative—not just IT—and the three costliest modernization mistakes CFOs and controllers must avoid.

InsightsMay 26, 2026

Best ERP Solutions for Multi-Property Hotel Management

How modern ERP and hospitality management solutions help hotel groups centralize finance, inventory, and guest experience across multiple properties for real-time operational visibility.

A shopper using a modern omnichannel retail POS system on a tablet in-store

InsightsMay 21, 2026

What Makes a Modern Retail POS System Worth the Investment?

A modern POS system has evolved far beyond processing transactions—it's the operational backbone of retail. Here's why the right POS platform directly impacts profitability, scalability, and customer experience.

InsightsMay 5, 2026

Why ERP Implementations Fail (And How to Avoid It)

The top reasons ERP implementations fail and practical strategies to avoid common pitfalls. Based on 20+ years of Dynamics 365 implementation experience.

The Hidden Costs of Dynamics 365 Business Central: What You're Not Being Told

InsightsMay 3, 2026

The Hidden Costs of Dynamics 365 Business Central: What No One Tells You

Discover the hidden costs of Dynamics 365 Business Central that partners won't tell you about. Learn about licensing, customization, data migration, and ongoing costs to budget accurately.

A Guide to Migrating to Microsoft Business Central Online

InsightsApr 30, 2026

Complete Guide to Migrating to Microsoft Business Central Online

Step-by-step guide to migrating from Dynamics NAV or on-premise Business Central to Business Central Online. Covers planning, data migration, testing, and go-live.

NewsApr 28, 2026

Dominate Your Market with Valuable ISVs – A Qixas Group Perspective

At Qixas Group, as a Microsoft Gold partner, we're privileged to work with an array of Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) that enrich Microsoft Dynamics...

InsightsApr 25, 2026

How to Connect CRM to Power BI for Advanced Data Analysis

Learn how to connect Microsoft Dynamics CRM to Power BI for advanced data analysis and reporting. Step-by-step integration guide.

Business Central 2026 Release Wave 1 AI and Copilot trends for growing businesses

NewsApr 23, 2026

Business Central 2026 Release Wave 1: AI Trends for Growing Businesses

The 2026 Release Wave 1 for Dynamics 365 Business Central introduces deeper AI, automation, and integration—signaling a shift from system of record to system of action. Here's what it means for your ERP strategy.

Dynamics NAV Users: Get a solid performance boost of your SQL Server immediately

InsightsApr 23, 2026

How to Boost Dynamics NAV SQL Server Performance

Practical techniques to improve Dynamics NAV SQL Server performance. Covers indexing, query optimization, and SQL Perform tools for immediate results.

Retail store inventory on display racks managed by modern ERP software

InsightsApr 21, 2026

How the Right ERP Software Can Solve ALL Your Retail Inventory Challenges

Inventory is both a retailer's biggest asset and biggest risk. See how modern ERP solutions like LS Retail eliminate stockouts, dead inventory, and manual errors with real-time visibility and automation.

Why Business Central 14 is the best upgrade choice for Dynamics NAV users

InsightsApr 20, 2026

Why Upgrading from Dynamics NAV to Business Central Is Critical

Why upgrading from Dynamics NAV to Business Central is essential for your business. Compare upgrade paths, timeline, and benefits of modernizing your ERP.

NewsApr 18, 2026

Why ERP Projects Fail Because of Poor Planning

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects may well be the key to your growing business. From Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and beyond, these...

Taking NAV Accuracy to Another Dimension: Default Dimensions and Priority

InsightsApr 15, 2026

Default Dimensions Priority in Dynamics NAV: A Technical Guide

Technical guide to understanding default dimensions and priority in Dynamics NAV. Learn how dimension priority works and how to configure it correctly.

NewsApr 13, 2026

Meet Floyd Chan, This year's winner of The Microsoft Directions Excellence Award

Meet Floyd Chan, This year's winner of The Microsoft Directions Excellence Award The Microsoft Directions Excellence Award recognizes like-minded leaders...

GuideApr 10, 2026

Strategies for a successful ERP Implementation

Strategies for a successful ERP Implementation Organizations that have issues with their ERP share one common problem: unsuccessful implementation of the...

A team collaborating on strategy to evaluate and select the right ERP partner

GuideApr 9, 2026

ERP Partner Selection Guide: How to Find the Right Fit for Your Business

Choosing the right ERP partner is just as critical as choosing the software. Five things to consider—from industry expertise and cultural fit to implementation methodology and long-term support.

InsightsMar 23, 2026

Why Modern POS Systems Are Essential for Today's Hospitality Industry

Guests expect seamless, personalized experiences at every stage of their stay. See how integrated modern POS systems help hotels connect guest services, operations, and data into one unified platform.