Professional Advantage

18/10/2026

Microsoft continues to improve Dynamics 365 Business Central with each release. Which is great, until an update catches you off guard.

Because while updates are automatic, a smooth rollout isn’t.

That’s where we come in. At Professional Advantage, our Business Central Release Management Service helps take the stress out of updates by testing changes early, identifying risks, and ensuring everything works when it goes live.

Check out the infographic below for what's included in our Release Management Service.

Visit this page to learn more: https://okt.to/1FlBMb

16/10/2026

Finance teams don't need more reports. They need more insight.

The latest financial reporting enhancements in the Business Central 2026 Wave 2 release focus on reducing the effort required for reporting, so teams can spend more time analysing results and driving better business outcomes.

From automated report packs and scheduling to stronger governance, auditability, and AI-ready reporting workflows, Microsoft is continuing to simplify how finance teams work.

The most interesting feature?

Report Packs.

Create multiple financial reports, package them into a single PDF, and automatically schedule delivery. No manual consolidation required.

Less reporting administration. More financial intelligence.

Watch this short demo from Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to see the enhanced financial reporting in action: https://okt.to/oMPJsB

Discover how financial reports in Business Central are becoming eas...

15/10/2026

Is your business still using Dynamics NAV?

Did you know that the final release, NAV 2018, will reach its mainstream support by January 2028?

From rising costs and security vulnerabilities to poor integration and scalability issues, outdated systems like NAV could be silently holding your business back.

👉 Swipe through our latest resource to uncover the 5 biggest risks of sticking with a legacy ERP and what you can do to move forward.

Got questions? Our team members Robert Mete, Rebecca Gatehouse, Dennis Dalla Costa, and Robert Giannini will be happy to answer your questions.

15/10/2026

Last week, we looked at fixing the front door: centralising identity so people aren't juggling five logins and reusing passwords across systems.

This week: what happens once someone's actually through that door?

Human error was behind 37% of data breaches reported to the OAIC in the first half of 2025, up from 29% the period before. Misdirected emails, unintended data publication, missed redactions.

The trend is moving in the wrong direction, and no login system can catch it once someone's inside.

Attack simulation as a service gives you visibility into that risk.

Instead of one-off training, it runs realistic phishing, credential harvesting, and malware scenarios each quarter, then tracks who reported the threat, who didn't, and how that changes over time.

Staying safe online isn't just about who gets in. It's about what your people do once they're there.

Read how it works: https://okt.to/SsjDQC

14/10/2026

As technology evolves, we evolve with it.

Welcome to the next chapter of Professional Advantage. 🌟

We are thrilled to unveil our new branding—complete with a modernised logo and a fresh new colour palette that reflects the energy, speed, and security we bring to modern businesses.

This change reflects our ongoing commitment to helping your business achieve more.

We're continuing to empower organisations to run their core business, automate with confidence, put AI to work, unlock data insights, and work smarter every single day.

Watch the full video below to see our new look in action. ⬇️

13/10/2026

The tactics haven't changed much. The speed has.

Microsoft's 2026 Digital Defense Report describes identity compromise in familiar terms. What's different is that attackers now have automation behind it, so everything moves faster and reaches further.

That's good news for defenders, because the fixes are known. Phishing-resistant MFA and tighter privileged access are a practical place to start.

What's one identity control you could tighten this month?

Read the Microsoft's 2026 Digital Defense Report here: https://okt.to/skuhV2

This year's MDDR showcases the scale and sophistication of today's cyber threats, the impact of emerging technologies, and the strategies that leaders, governments, and defenders can use to defend against them.

12/10/2026

Most NAV versions are already past mainstream support, with the final release (NAV 2018) losing its security patches in January 2028.

On top of that, Microsoft has set 2031 as the end-of-sale date for Dynamics NAV.

It's good to plan this properly on your own terms, rather than scrambling later.

And right now, Microsoft's Bridge to Cloud 3 offers eligible customers a 30% discount on Business Central for a locked-in three-year term, plus free Enhancement Plan renewal for the promo period.

We've broken down what's actually changing, why the timing matters more than the 2031 date suggests, and how to make the move to Business Central without the drama.

Read it here 👉 https://okt.to/NQcmnP

Microsoft is phasing out Dynamics NAV. See the true support deadline, migration incentives, and how Professional Advantage can help.

11/10/2026

AI agents are here, and they’re already doing some pretty impressive things.

But as organisations start experimenting with agents, there’s one simple question worth asking:

Do you actually know what AI agents are running across your business?

Visibility, security and governance will become increasingly important as agents become part of everyday work.

Our latest blog explores how Microsoft Agent 365 can help you keep track of your agents and stay in control as they evolve.

👉 Read it here: https://okt.to/3tsup8

Discover how agentic AI is transforming business and how Microsoft Agent 365 helps organisations manage, secure and govern AI agents at scale.