We implemented the solution for an insurance company. It was a full-stack implementation for new business units. The solution is used for communication and collaboration.
Managing Director at ProQuanta
Enables communication and collaboration and covers the business requirements of most companies
Pros and Cons
- "The tool covers most of the business requirements that most companies have, especially financial institutions."
- "The solution must provide more AI features."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The tool covers most of the business requirements that most companies have, especially financial institutions.
What needs improvement?
The solution must provide more AI features. It will help in the collaboration of content generation and summarization of content.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for a few years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is quite stable. I rate the stability a nine out of ten. The stability of the communication platform is not always good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is quite good. I didn’t have any issues with the scalability. We have a single customer with a user base of 5000. We have three people looking after the ongoing maintenance.
How are customer service and support?
The support is good. It is better than the support I receive for other Microsoft products.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is straightforward. It took us two and a half weeks to deploy the tool. The solution is deployed on the cloud. We have three engineers to deploy the product.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is a little bit expensive. We pay a yearly licensing fee.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution to others. People who want to invest in the solution must look carefully at the business case they're trying to solve. They must ensure that they satisfy their requirements with a good price point. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Founder at Günay Erdogan
Affordable, user-friendly, and easy to deploy
Pros and Cons
- "This is readily available and affordable, as well as user-friendly and simple to use in my opinion."
- "The stability could always be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central as our platform for drafting and reading documents.
What is most valuable?
This is readily available and affordable, as well as user-friendly and simple to use in my opinion.
What needs improvement?
The stability could always be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I work with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a stable solution.
I would rate the stability of the solution an eight out of ten.
There is always room for improvement.
There are some tools that I am not able to use very efficiently.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's not particularly scalable. In my opinion, when attempting to expand usage to a larger number of individuals, it becomes more complicated.
We have approximately eight users.
How are customer service and support?
I have never contacted technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, we used Gmail.
We made the switch because it was a more convenient option. Additionally, many other companies like ours, including SMEs, also use Microsoft. We became aware of this and decided to adopt it as well.
How was the initial setup?
In my opinion, the initial setup is straightforward.
The deployment process was incredibly fast, taking only two minutes to complete.
What about the implementation team?
I was able to complete the deployment myself.
The process is very straightforward and widely used. If I encounter any issues or have questions, I can easily find solutions by searching on Google.
What was our ROI?
I have computed the return on investment, but since Microsoft is essential software that we are required to use, I didn't factor in a significant return on investment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Regarding professional accounts, we have the option to purchase six accounts at a relatively low cost.
We are required to pay licensing fees, and when it came time to renew our license, we opted for a five-year subscription.
In my opinion, the fees are reasonable.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central an eight out of ten.
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IT Supervisor at TPC VINA Plastic and Chemical Corp., Ltd.
Good sales tracker but the reporting needs improvement
Pros and Cons
- "The selling feature is the most valuable."
- "The reporting tool has room for improvement."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for our inventory management.
How has it helped my organization?
The solution has helped streamline our orders so we can receive the order, and track the delivery in one solution.
What is most valuable?
The selling feature is the most valuable.
What needs improvement?
The reporting tool has room for improvement.
I would like to have automatic information input to avoid manual entries in a future release.
For how long have I used the solution?
I am currently using the solution.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I give the stability a six out of ten. We had a bug that required a third party to fix the issue.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I give the scalability a five out of ten with our current version which does not support further scaling.
We have 50 people using the solution in our organization.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support sometimes takes longer to resolve the issue.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
I give the initial setup a seven out of ten. We had some difficulty when setting up the solution. The deployment took one year to complete.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation was completed by a third party.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I give the solution a seven out of ten for pricing. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is cheaper than some others. In addition to the license, we pay for third-party support.
What other advice do I have?
I give the solution a seven out of ten. The solution does not meet all our requirements and does not support advanced features.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
IT Administrator at Soybean Crushing Company & Derivatives (SOYA)
We can see that Microsoft Teams is giving us more services and we were able to conduct meetings on it during the pandemic
Pros and Cons
- "We are getting more features after switching to Microsoft 365."
- "There is some network issue."
What is our primary use case?
We are using almost all the facilities which Microsoft 365 offers, like SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and normal email.
How has it helped my organization?
The tool runs all the areas of our organization. We were using a normal standalone before that, but it is better now. We can see that Microsoft Teams is giving us more services. We were able to conduct meetings on it during the pandemic. Working from home turned out to be good for us.
What needs improvement?
Right now, we don’t have any issues. We had some network issues happening before. Sometimes we face problems with security.
I think they should make it more secure with signature security, zero-trust, or something else. It will be even better for us as we get some phishing mail from a phishing server.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Microsoft 365 for around a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We are in a remote area where there is some network issue. The remaining aspects are all good. So from the office side, we can give it a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Around 300 people in our organization use Microsoft 365.
How are customer service and support?
We didn't face any issues from that side. We are still in contact with a local vendor. When the issue comes, we get instant support from them.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were using a standalone. We are getting more features after switching to Microsoft 365.
How was the initial setup?
It's simple. We were using a standalone. We switched it with the login and didn't have a hard time with that one.
What about the implementation team?
We have one consultant, but right now the contract is going to finish.
What other advice do I have?
We do recommend the product. If the network issue gets to a normal level, we can rate it around an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Manager Pre Sales and BD- Microsoft Products at TMR Consulting Private Limited
Reasonably priced, user-friendly, and offers good support
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup is easy."
- "I work in Pakistan, and many people want desktop solutions. They don't want to work on the cloud. They want a strictly on-premises solution."
What is most valuable?
We really like the applications, including SharePoint, Teams, and the M365 Suite.
It is very user-friendly.
The initial setup is easy.
The pricing isn't overly expensive.
It is stable.
Technical support from local partners has been good.
What needs improvement?
I work in Pakistan, and many people want desktop solutions. They don't want to work on the cloud. They want a strictly on-premises solution.
The pricing could always be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for four to five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is good in the Pakistani market. I'd rate it nine out of ten. There aren't bugs or glitches. It's reliable. It doesn't crash or freeze.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is fine. they are helpful and responsive, and we are satisfied with the level of support we receive. We get help from local partners, and they've been very good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The product has been easy to set up. It's not complex at all. I'd rate the process eight out of ten in terms of ease of deployment.
The time to deploy depends on the industry that they're deploying. It's typically quite simpler.
What about the implementation team?
We handled the initial setup in-house. We have an IT team and a project manager that can handle setup tasks.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The licensing is reasonable. They also provide data management and recovery via backups. I'd rate the affordability seven out of ten based on the costs in the Pakistani market. Local partners will charge for implementation, which could be an extra cost for a company.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did evaluate SAP as well and decided on this solution.
What other advice do I have?
We are Microsoft partners.
I'd advise potential new users to make a comparison and look at the features they require. If this product can integrate with their modern workplace, then they should go for it.
I'd rate the product nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Sales Manager - AUH at Gerab System Solutions LLC
Good integration with Power BI and very robust; lacks a user friendly UI
Pros and Cons
- "Has good integration with Power BI."
- "The UI is not particularly user-friendly and the CRM could do with some enhancements."
What is our primary use case?
We use this solution for auto processing, procurement, and finance. We are customers and resellers. Our customers are mostly in the mid-market and the SMB level. I'm a sales manager.
What is most valuable?
This is a robust solution. I like the integration with Power BI wherein we are able to deploy multiple reports along with Power BI. We have access to all the reports we need in one dashboard. It's very useful for us and for the sales department, in particular.
What needs improvement?
I'd like to see some enhancements on the CRM side which is currently at a very basic level. The UI is not particularly user-friendly and that could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
Our company has been using this solution for about a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable, we have around 15 people using it for data and 20 team members who are using 365. We have two admins dealing with maintenance.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used Microsoft Navision.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not that complex.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Licensing costs are competitive and fair. I believe we pay somewhere around $80 to $100 per month for a license.
What other advice do I have?
I rate this solution seven out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Microsoft Azure
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Reseller
Senior Network Engineer at Eyegear
Beneficial application package, reliable, but priced high
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is using the Excel sheets on Chrome and other applications."
- "The price of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central could be reduced."
What is our primary use case?
I am using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for Outlook, Excel, and Power BI.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is using the Excel sheets on Chrome and other applications.
What needs improvement?
The price of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central could be reduced.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for approximately one and a half years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 50 people using the solution.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I have not used the support from Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have only used previously used individual solutions that are part of the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central package, such as Power BI
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is easy. The process of deployment starts with downloading the application from the Microsoft website. If you have a decent connection it will take under 30 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
We did the deployment of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central could improve. It is costly. We are paying for the solution on a monthly basis.
What other advice do I have?
We have a license from the vendor to do the maintenance of the solution.
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
DevOps Engineer at Stanbic
Good security features and scalable solution
Pros and Cons
- "The security feature, particularly the encryption, which still builds sensitivity, is one of the most valuable features."
- "There is room for improvement in terms of compatibility."
What is our primary use case?
We are using the E5 license. So everything across the E5.
What is most valuable?
The security feature, particularly the encryption, which still builds sensitivity, is one of the most valuable features.
What needs improvement?
There is room for improvement in terms of compatibility. Compatibility with Mac is not there. Many functionalities are visible on the Windows version that are missing on the Mac.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for one year. So it's the most efficient version we get.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution. There are around 50 to 100 users in our organization. We plan to increase the usage with time.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. But it takes time based on need because we are growing too. So it's not like we fully set up at once.
What about the implementation team?
Five to ten technical staff members are enough for the integration and maintenance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
You need to pay for a license, but the monthly cash flow option is affordable.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend the solution. Overall, I would rate it an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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