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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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Explores themes such as the evolution of Business Central, AI innovations, and community engagement. Episodes feature discussions about impactful technologies like CentralQ.ai and insights from events like the Directions ASIA conference, showcasing expert journeys within the Business Central ecosystem.

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.
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 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
Chapters:
- 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

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