In a competitive business landscape, efficiency is key to staying ahead. But for many employees, staying focused feels like an uphill battle. Constantly switching between apps, searching for data, and manually entering information across disconnected systems eats up valuable time. Ironically, the very tools meant to streamline work often end up creating inefficiencies.
A recent Harvard Business Review article, How Much Time and Energy Do We Waste Toggling Between Applications? highlights the severity of this issue. It reveals that employees switch between applications 1,200 times daily adding up to nearly four hours of lost productivity per week. Over a year, that’s the equivalent of five full workweeks spent simply navigating between systems.
The solution? A truly connected workplace.
At Integrato, we specialize in helping businesses eliminate inefficiencies by implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Seamlessly integrated with Microsoft 365, Business Central connects data across familiar applications like Excel, Outlook, and Teams. The result? Less time spent searching and switching, and more time spent getting work done.
Simplifying Collaboration with Business Central and Teams
Many businesses struggle with fragmented communication and data silos. With Business Central integrated into Microsoft Teams, collaboration becomes seamless:
Data at Your Fingertips – Share real-time business data directly in Teams chats and channels—no need to switch apps.
Take Action Instantly – Start conversations in Teams from Business Central or view and edit business data within Teams.
Enable Cross-Department Collaboration – Teams users can access read-only Business Central data without requiring a separate license.
Imagine a sales rep needing urgent order details. Instead of navigating multiple systems, they find the data within Teams, confirm it with a colleague, and respond to the customer—all in minutes.
Boosting Productivity with Business Central and Excel
Finance and operations teams rely heavily on Excel for reporting and analysis. Business Central enhances this experience by:
Simplifying Data Management – Export, update, and re-import data effortlessly.
Accelerating Insights – Generate real-time reports in Excel, using pivot tables and charts for in-depth analysis.
Enabling Simultaneous Collaboration – Multiple users can work on budgeting and planning tasks without emailing spreadsheets back and forth.
Think of the time saved when monthly reports update automatically, and teams collaborate in real time.
Enhancing Customer Interactions with Business Central and Outlook
Customer interactions should be smooth and informed. With Business Central and Outlook integration, employees can:
Access Real-Time Insights Within Emails – View customer and vendor details without leaving Outlook.
Use Built-in Templates for Efficiency – Send invoices, payment reminders, and order confirmations with just a few clicks.
Close Deals Faster – Create quotes and invoices directly from an email conversation.
For example, when a customer requests a quote, the sales rep can generate it from Outlook instantly eliminating extra steps and impressing the client with quick service.
AI-Powered Productivity with Microsoft Copilot
The benefits of integration don’t stop at data connectivity. With Microsoft Copilot, businesses can further enhance productivity through AI-driven automation:
Automate Repetitive Tasks – Draft emails, summarize meetings, and generate reports effortlessly.
Get Proactive Insights – Receive intelligent recommendations for better decision-making.
Streamline Communication – Surface relevant data within the tools your team already uses.
Imagine AI-generated meeting summaries arriving in your inbox or follow-up emails being drafted automatically, reducing manual effort and increasing efficiency.
The Bottom Line
Disconnected systems lead to wasted time, frustrated employees, and reduced efficiency. But businesses don’t have to operate this way. By integrating operations with productivity tools through Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft 365, organizations can reclaim those lost hours and empower teams to focus on meaningful work.
Let’s transform your business with a connected workplace.
Get in touch with Integrato to learn how our expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central integration can help streamline your operations.
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How Much Time and Energy Do We Waste Toggling Between Applications,