All-in-one business management solution with AI infused workflow to connect business operations
October 22, 2018, Hong Kong –– Microsoft today launches Dynamics 365 Business Central in Hong Kong, a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME)-focused business management tool for managing finances, operations, sales and customer service. As an intelligent end-to-end application infused with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Dynamics 365 allows companies to easily upgrade from their entry-level accounting software to a all-in-one platform with complete view on the company’s accounting, invoicing, purchasing, inventory and reporting details.
Deeply integrated with Microsoft cloud services like from Microsoft AI, Office 365, and PowerBI, Business Central can be customised or extended for specific industry needs. It brings the full power of Dynamics NAV to the cloud including local functionality. The enhanced system and data security afforded by the cloud-based solution provides company with the ability to have anywhere, anytime access, be in the best position to support business growth and customer service ambitions.
“As companies look into the increasing cross-border opportunities under the Greater Bay Area and One Belt One Road initiatives, key painpoints include streamlining and maintaining high transparency of business information and processes. Dynamics 365 Business Central as a cloud-based solution can provide a secured platform to automate workflows, offering a levelled playing field for all companies to enhance collaboration. In addition to providing transparency, agility and mobility, Business Central can also help companies to minimize set up cost for IT services, which is one of the important considerations as businesses embark on the digital transformation journey,” said Lettie Sin, Dynamics 365 Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft Hong Kong.
“As a small business in Hong Kong, having sufficient manpower and investment to keep up with the changing business needs and technology advancement can be very costly. Business Central comes with AI capabilities and simplicity that a company seeks beyond entry-level accounting systems, providing SMEs with abundant support and extra competitive edge in this rapidly evolving digital era,” said Ken Chung, Senior Director of K-Solve IT Solutions Limited, a Hong Kong based start-up, specializes in AI-infused workflow in construction, financial services and education industries.
Business Central has at its foundation a set of trusted, proven technologies that have served 160,000 customers and millions of users worldwide. As a single, end-to-end application, Business Central empowers businesses through:
- Business without silos. Dynamics 365 unifies various functions within a business, and boost efficiency with automated tasks and workflows—all integrated within Office tools like Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Actionable insights. Empower companies to achieve greater outcomes and gain a complete view of their business with connected data, business analytics, and guidance delivered by Microsoft’s leading intelligent technologies.
- Automate and secure supply chain. Dynamics 365 can increase visibility across supply chain, empowering companies to have greater contol over the purchasing process.
- Smarter and improve customer service. Maximize revenue opportunities and better serve customers with built-in recommendations.
- Optimize operations. Streamline manufacturing and warehousing operatings to deliver products on time and reduce cost.
Since its launch in April, Hong Kong will be the fourth market in Asia Pacific to introduce Dynamics 365 Business Central, after South Korea, New Zealand and Australia. Globally, Business Central is available in 16 countries including United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Sweden, and Finland.
To commemorate the launch of Dynamics 365 in Hong Kong, workshops with Microsoft’s SME specialists are offered for companies in Hong Kong:
Event 1: “New Modern Cloud Solutions with Expanded Analytics and AI Capability – Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Azure Machine Learning”
Date: October 31
Contact details: +852 2111 0285 / [email protected]
Event 2: “Manage Your Operations And Customer Relationship With Microsoft Dynamics 365 Solutions”
Date: November 23
Contact details: +852 3111 2956 / [email protected]
Event 3: “Smart Retail through Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central”
Date: End of November
Contact details: +852 2320 2718 / [email protected]
For more information about Dynamics 365 Business Central, please contact us at +852 2804 7443.
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