ERP preview signals tenant tech needs
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central v28 previewed stronger automation and security features — a sign that 3PLs and distributors will push landlords for spaces that support advanced ERPs and integrations. That media coverage suggests leasing teams should be ready to talk about on‑site IT readiness and secure network handoffs.
Preview sandboxes for Business Central v28 went live in March 2026 (thinkaboutit.be), while Microsoft lists general availability for the 2026 Release Wave 1 (v28) in April 2026 and notes the preview applies only to online sandbox environments—not production or on‑premises yet. (learn.microsoft.com) Version 28 formalizes supply‑chain approval workflows, adding approvals for Item Journal, Physical Inventory Journal, Output Journal and Consumption Journal plus full batch‑level approvals for requisition and planning worksheets. (tsg.com) A native quality‑management module in v28 introduces end‑to‑end quality checks on Purchase Receipts, Production Output and Assembly Output, supports quarantines, and produces quality certificates and certificates of analysis. (tsg.com) Copilot and agent updates in the preview include features such as discovering emails processed by the Payables Agent, AI‑driven item insights with advanced KPIs, a dedicated agent task pane, and the ability to review agent‑generated content directly on pages. (learn.microsoft.com) Administration and security tooling gains a centralized Permissions Overview page that surfaces permission sets across installed apps and extensions in v28, while agent permissions are modeled so agents inherit user‑style permission sets for access control. (d365hub.com) Developer and integration mechanics were enhanced in v28 with downloadable symbols from NuGet, the ability to run AL tests from Visual Studio Code, and MCP server troubleshooting for extension validation—capabilities Microsoft and partners are recommending be validated in sandbox environments before GA. (learn.microsoft.com)
