Microsoft Entra ID
For identity and access management, enabling secure logins and single sign-on (SSO).
Azure SQL Database
Used as the main data storage for Business Central, providing secure, scalable, and high-performance database services.
Azure Key Vault
For managing and safeguarding sensitive information like encryption keys and secrets.
Azure Blob Storage
Often used for storing unstructured data like files, documents, and media associated with the ERP system.
Azure Logic Apps
Facilitates workflow automation and integrations between FinOps, BC, and other applications.
Azure Functions
Allows you to run code in response to events, ideal for automating tasks or executing serverless processes within the ERP workflows.
Azure Data Lake
For large-scale data storage, particularly useful in analytics and reporting on ERP data.
Azure Synapse Analytics
Supports advanced analytics and real-time insights for business intelligence.
Azure Machine Learning
Used for predictive analytics and AI-driven insights based on ERP data.
Azure IoT Hub
For IoT integrations, helpful in industries where ERP integrates with IoT data (e.g., manufacturing).
Power Platform Integration
Enhances FinOps and BC with low-code app development (Power Apps), workflow automation (Power Automate), and rich data visualizations (Power BI). Embedded reporting, automated workflows.
Common Data Service (Dataverse)
Centralized data storage and model, allowing data sharing between different applications within the Microsoft ecosystem.
Azure Cognitive Services
Adds AI capabilities like language understanding and image recognition, which can enhance user interactions within FinOps and BC.
Azure Data Factory
For ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, enabling data integration across sources.
Azure API Management
Manages APIs and simplifies integrations with external systems.
Microsoft Graph API
Allows integration with other Microsoft services like Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint, frequently used in workflows involving FinOps and BC.
Azure Security Center
Provides unified security management and advanced threat protection.
Azure Sentinel
Cloud-native SIEM service for proactive threat detection.
Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery
For data backup, disaster recovery, and ensuring business continuity.
