It’s been said the only constant is change, and that is certainly true for supply chains in recent years. During May 12-15, thousands of MS Dynamics 365 users and system integrators are coming together at DynamicsCon in Las Vegas to share learning and exchange practical ideas to help business move forward.

Many attendees are looking for real answers so they can make sure they get the most out of their ERP investment. But they know their ERP is not enough when it comes to how they connect with customers, suppliers, logistic partners, and marketplaces. For instance:

• Business Central (BC) users face growing partner complexity. Each new supplier, distributor, or customer brings unique EDI requirements and compliance demands that can overwhelm internal IT resources. 
• Finance and Supply Chain Management (F/SCM) teams require sophisticated connectivity beyond basic file exchanges, including real‑time synchronization and compliance visibility. When partner data arrives late or manually, planning quickly turns reactive instead of predictive.

System integrators are also looking for ways to reduce risk and improve time-to-value for their customers while trying to expand services to differentiate themselves and drive more revenue. Enter OpenText Business Network and our B2B Integration solutions.

Remove B2B integration work from day‑to‑day operations

Dynamics users want automation that reduces effort, not tools that require specialized skills to maintain. OpenText Business Network, with its 1+ million connected partners across 175+ countries, delivers this by acting as a managed B2B integration layer between Dynamics and the outside world, including customers, suppliers, logistics providers, and marketplaces.

With OpenText:

• EDI, APIs, and trading partner and marketplace compliance requirements are handled outside of Dynamics, so users don’t need to manage formats, mappings, or rule changes internally
• Inbound and outbound transactions flow automatically into Dynamics, eliminating rekeying, spreadsheets, and manual exception handling
• Alerts and visibility surface issues early, so small teams can manage higher volumes without added headcount

Our MS-certified Dynamics ERP adapter ensures transactions post cleanly and reliably into BC or F/SCM, while OpenText Business Network manages the complexity behind the scenes, resulting in simpler operations, fewer errors, and the ability to scale transaction volume without scaling staff or IT effort. In fact, OpenText Business Network typically handles 31 billion transactions per year, which translates to 2.5 trillion pieces of data and 11 trillion dollars in e-commerce every year across numerous industries and businesses of all sizes.

Future-proof Dynamics by decoupling integration from ERP customization

Many Dynamics users discover too late that custom or point‑to‑point integrations become liabilities, breaking during upgrades, slowing cloud adoption, and limiting growth. OpenText Business Network avoids this by providing a cloud‑based, ERP‑agnostic integration platform that evolves independently of Dynamics.

Key future‑proofing advantages include:

• Upgrade‑safe integration that supports Dynamics updates without rework
• Support for EDI + APIs, allowing organizations to adapt as partners modernize
• Global standards and compliance coverage that grows with new regions, partners, and regulations
• A clear path from SMB to enterprise scale, without replacing integration infrastructure

With this approach, Dynamics users can confidently expand into new markets, onboard new trading partners, or adopt new business models without needing to revisit integration strategy each time.

Enable system integrators to extend their value past go‑live

As Dynamics implementations mature, customers increasingly expect partners to solve integration, automation, and compliance challenges that go beyond deploying an ERP. OpenText Business Network gives SIs a way to expand their services portfolio with B2B integration, EDI, and supply‑chain connectivity that naturally complements Dynamics projects.

With OpenText:

• SIs can offer end‑to‑end solutions, not just ERP configuration
• Integration becomes a repeatable, scalable service, rather than a one‑off customization
• Customers stay engaged post‑implementation as transaction volumes, partners, and regions grow

Because OpenText manages partner onboarding, standards, and ongoing compliance, SIs remain focused on business processes and outcomes.

Reduce delivery risk by standardizing what’s traditionally unpredictable

EDI and B2B integration are often the riskiest parts of Dynamics projects due to custom mappings, partner‑specific rules, and last‑minute compliance changes can derail timelines. OpenText mitigates this risk by providing a MS‑certified Dynamics ERP adapter and a cloud‑based Business Network that handles complexity outside the ERP.

For system integrators, this means:

• Faster, more predictable implementations with fewer custom integrations
• Upgrade‑safe architectures that won’t break during Dynamics updates
• Proven global scale, reducing exposure when customers expand regions or partners
• A trusted vendor that supports customers long after go‑live

See OpenText Business Network in action

OpenText Business Network, a four-time IDC Marketspace leader, is proud to be part of the Dynamics community, and we are always looking for ways to help users and system integrators simplify EDI and B2B integration.

As supply chains remain volatile and partner expectations continue to rise, Dynamics users and system integrators are realizing that ERP success depends on integration maturity. OpenText Business Network ensures Dynamics remains the system of record while OpenText becomes the system of connection.

Visit us at booth #121 and see our demo

Visit us at booth #121 during the conference and attend our demo, From orders to automation: Elevating business central with EDI integration, on May 14 from 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM at the Demo Station Kiosk. You’ll see how OpenText Business Network transforms supply chain operations through smart connectivity. We’ll walk through how inbound orders, shipping notices, and invoices flow seamlessly between Dynamics 365 and the OpenText Trading Grid.

Discover how OpenText Business Network helps the Dynamics community connect smarter, integrate faster, and keep supply chains moving. See you in Las Vegas!

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