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Welcome to the show where Business Central isn't just software, it's a way of life! Whether you're a BC newbie, a seasoned pro, or just here for the tea, you're in the right place. Each episode, we dive into the world of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, spotlight the amazing people in our ecosystem, share their stories and serve up the latest news and apps hotter than a fresh batch of release notes from Microsoft Learn.

Episodes

  1. S1E05 - Freddy Kristiansen: Reflecting on 23 Years in the NAV-BC Ecosystem & Life After Microsoft

    09/27/2025

    S1E05 - Freddy Kristiansen: Reflecting on 23 Years in the NAV-BC Ecosystem & Life After Microsoft

    In this episode of the OnlyBCFans Show, host AJ Ansari welcomes Freddy Kristiansen, a veteran of the Business Central community and a newly minted Microsoft alum. They discuss Freddy's journey from his early days in technology to his 23 years at Microsoft, the transition of Navision into Microsoft, and the challenges faced with the Role-Tailored Client. Freddy shares insights on his departure from Microsoft, his future plans involving open source projects, and the impact of AI on ERP systems. The conversation highlights the importance of community, legacy, and the evolving landscape of technology.Memorable Moment:Getting laid off from Microsoft was a "present"Links and Resources referenced in this episode:Freddy's Websitehttps://www.freddy.dkRegister for AJ Ansari's AL Development and Copilot Studio bootcamps:Community Summit NA 2025 Academy - Orlando, FL:October 17-18 (AL Development), 19 (Advanced AL), and 23 (Copilot Studio)https://summitna.comPre-Directions EMEA 2025 Academy - Poznan, Poland:November 3 (Copilot Studio)https://businesscentralworkshops.comBook by Hans Peter Bech on Microsoft's acquisition of Navision A/SEnglish title: 5,460 Miles from Silicon Valley https://hpbech.com/books/5460-miles-from-silicon-valley/Danish title: Fr Damgaard til Microsofthttps://hpbech.com/da/boeger/fra-damgaard-til-microsoft/Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back01:56 Freddy's Journey with Navision07:39 Transition to Microsoft and Early Challenges10:58 Project Green and the Evolution of Business Central24:00 Reflections on the Journey and Recent Changes27:34 Navigating Layoffs and Personal Reflections31:37 Contributions to Microsoft and Community Engagement33:03 Future Aspirations and Community Involvement38:59 The Developer Zone and Open Source Projects43:40 AI's Impact on Business Central and Future Directions50:48 Legacy and Family Involvement in TechnologyVisit us on OnlyBCFans.com.Keywords:#businesscentral #msdyn365bc #podcast #freddyk #freddykristiansen #navision #projectgreen #microsoft #layoffs #microsoftlayoffs #algogithub #roletailoredclient #directions4partners

    1 hr

  2. SEASON 1, EPISODE 4 TRAILER

    Teaser: The influence of BC TechDays since Year 1

    If you enjoyed this short clip, check out the complete episode w/ Waldo right here on your favorite podcast platform! Season 1 - Episode 4

    1 min
  3. S1E04 - Waldo: Why BC TechDays Matters for the Business Central developer community

    06/09/2025

    S1E04 - Waldo: Why BC TechDays Matters for the Business Central developer community

    In this episode, AJ Ansari interviews Eric (waldo) Wauters, one of the OG MVPs and a name that everyone in the Business Central community knows well, discussing the upcoming BC TechDays conference (June 12-13, with pre-conference workshops on June 10-11), its unique culture, and why it is such a significant event in the Business Central ecosystem. Waldo also talks about significance of telemetry in development, the role of ALOPS in the developer community, and the importance of tailored content for different audiences. The conversation also touches on the fun aspects of BC TechDays, including beer tasting, and concludes with rapid-fire questions about Waldo's experiences and insights. Memorable moment from the conversation: "Live doing is strictly forbidden" when presenting at the really big stage of BC TechDays Chapters 00:00 Introduction to BC Tech Days and Waldo 02:41 Exploring Telemetry and Co-Pilot Sessions 05:32 The Evolution of BC Tech Days 07:50 The Unique Vibe of Tech Conferences 10:28 Content Creation for BC Tech Days 12:56 ALOPS and Its Role in the Developer Community 15:25 The Beer Culture at BC Tech Days 17:58 Waldo's New Telemetry Tool 20:38 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts Keywords: #BCTechDays #businesscentral #msdyn365bc #podcast #Waldo #telemetry #Copilot #ALOPS #techconferences #developer #beerculture, #telemetry

    29 min
  4. S1E03 - Kennie Pontoppidan (& Stella): Word Layouts, Telemetry & Life in the US

    05/30/2025

    S1E03 - Kennie Pontoppidan (& Stella): Word Layouts, Telemetry & Life in the US

    If Kennie had a magic wand, what would be the one feature he would add to Business Central? You'll have to listen to this episode to find out. In this engaging conversation, host AJ Ansari interviews Kennie Pontoppidan, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, exploring his journey in Business Central, cultural insights from living in the US, and the evolution of telemetry and reporting tools. Kennie shares his experiences and thoughts on the importance of data-driven strategies, the modernization of reporting tools like Power BI and Word layouts, and the significance of mental health awareness in the tech community. The discussion highlights the diverse needs of organizations and the role of different reporting tools in meeting those needs. Chapters: ⁠00:09⁠ Introduction to Kennie and His Journey⁠ 02:00⁠ Cultural Experiences in the US⁠ 04:40⁠ The Evolution of Telemetry in Business Central ⁠06:23⁠ The Role of KQL and Data-Driven Insights⁠ 08:29⁠ Understanding Telemetry Costs and Value⁠ 10:50⁠ Power BI and Reporting Innovations⁠ 13:17⁠ The Future of Word Layouts in Business Central⁠ 15:50⁠ Feedback Mechanisms and User Engagement ⁠20:24⁠ Navigating Reporting Regulations and Tool Selection⁠ 27:04⁠ Modernizing Manufacturing Reports ⁠32:55⁠ From Reactive to Proactive Reporting ⁠37:19⁠ Personal Insights and Professional Growth Key Takeaways: Telemetry was introduced to provide partners with actionable insights into customer environments.Power BI is a crucial tool for reporting and analytics in Business Central.Modernizing Word layouts is essential for improving document reporting.Different reporting tools serve different needs within organizations.Manufacturing reports are being modernized to enhance usability and relevance.A proactive approach to data and reporting can drive business improvements.Understanding the philosophy behind reporting tools is key to effective data usage.Mental health awareness is important in the tech community. #BusinessCentral #msdyn365bc #telemetry #PowerBI #Reporting #WordLayouts #Microsoft #SMB #DataDriven #Analytics #CulturalInsights #AJAnsari #KenniePontoppidan #OnlyBCFans

    45 min
  5. S1E02 - Directions ASIA 2025 Recap

    05/11/2025

    S1E02 - Directions ASIA 2025 Recap

    Returning from his first trip to Directions ASIA, AJ Ansari recaps all the major announcements and shares his impressions of the event held at the Avani+ Riverside hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. Got questions about what you heard? Write AJ on his LinkedIn profile at bit.ly/ajansari. ** Note: Please excuse background noise - this episode was recorded in a loud hotel lobby and we didn't have access to anything except for a phone and airpods. ** Guess where Directions ASIA is going next year? Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:34 Impressions about Directions ASIA 2025 and reflecting on my sessions 01:54 Announcement: Price change coming October'25 02:24 Announcement: CPOR for CSP Business Applications 02:58 Reminder: CSP Deployment Vouchers for Business Central through June 30, 2025 03:15 Announcement: Business Central Update Management will allow skipping updates 03:58 AI & Business Central: 2025, the year of the AI Frontier Firm 04:52 Announcement: Autonomous Agent experiences coming to Business Central 05:07 Announcement: Timeline announced for ability to extend 1st party agents and build own Autonomous Agent experiences in BC 05:53 Announcement: How Agent experience usage in BC will be billed 06:55 Announcement: Business Central AI Test Toolkit 07:35 Business Central events coming up in the next few weeks 08:04 Reminder: Sign up for 8 hour Copilot Studio Workshop on June 10/11 at BC TechDays (only 4 seats left) 08:40 Final Thoughts and upcoming OnlyBCFans Office Hours Livecast reminder - Coming this June Memorable line from the episode: In 2025, Human-Agent teams will upend the org chart and every employee will become an "Agent Boss" Details of BC Price Change Announcement: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/blog/no-audience/2024/04/12/new-pricing-for-microsoft-dynamics-365-effective-october-2024/ #msdyn365bc #businesscentral #microsoftpartner #directions4partners #onlybcfans

    10 min
  6. S1E01 - Dmitry Katson: Talking AI in Business Central, CentralQ.ai, & Directions ASIA 2025

    05/02/2025

    S1E01 - Dmitry Katson: Talking AI in Business Central, CentralQ.ai, & Directions ASIA 2025

    Welcome to the first of a two-part inaugural episode combo of the OnlyBCFans show. In this episode, host AJ Ansari (Business Apps MVP) welcomes Dmitry Katson (Business Apps and AI Platform MVP) to discuss the evolution of Business Central, the impact of AI, and the upcoming Directions ASIA conference. Dmitry shares his journey from blogging about NAV / Business Central to developing CentralQ.ai, an AI search engine for BC that leverages community contributions. The conversation highlights the importance of community engagement, the role of AI in enhancing Business Central functionalities, and insights into upcoming events and workshops. You can't spell ASIA without AI Business Central has reached 45,000 customers worldwide. CentralQ.ai was developed to improve user experience with Business Central. CentralQ.ai has around 25,000 users and generates significant answers daily. Future developments for CentralQ.ai include enhanced data insights capabilities.00:00 Introduction to Business Central and Events 05:00 Dmitry Katson: The Godfather of AI in Business Central 06:58 Directions ASIA Conference: A Personal Journey 15:21 Dmitry's Evolution in the Business Central Community 25:07 CentralQ.ai: The AI Revolution in Business Central 39:11 Tips for Speaking at Directions ASIA Memorable line from the episode: You can't spell ASIA without AI Key Takeaways: Business Central has reached 45,000 customers worldwideCentralQ.ai was developed to improve user experience with Business CentralCentralQ.ai has around 25,000 users and generates significant answers dailyFuture developments for CentralQ.ai include enhanced data insights capabilitiesChapters: 00:00 Introduction to Business Central and Events05:00 Dmitry Katson: The Godfather of AI in Business Central 06:58 Directions ASIA Conference: A Personal Journey 15:21 Dmitry's Evolution in the Business Central Community 25:07 CentralQ.ai: The AI Revolution in Business Central 39:11 Tips for Speaking at Directions ASIA

    36 min
  7. Season 1 Preview - Message from Your Host, AJ Ansari

    05/02/2025 · BONUS

    Season 1 Preview - Message from Your Host, AJ Ansari

    Message from the host about the special two-episode combo coming up on Friday, May 2nd and Monday, May 5th 2025 to celebrate the launch of the OnlyBCFans Show.

    1 min

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Welcome to the show where Business Central isn't just software, it's a way of life! Whether you're a BC newbie, a seasoned pro, or just here for the tea, you're in the right place. Each episode, we dive into the world of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, spotlight the amazing people in our ecosystem, share their stories and serve up the latest news and apps hotter than a fresh batch of release notes from Microsoft Learn.

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