BeyondCloudConnector

Beyond Cloud Connector: Smart File Management for Business Central

Cut storage costs, simplify file management, and bring your ERP data into the cloud.

BeyondCloudConnector links your Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central environment directly with external storage like Microsoft SharePoint Online, Azure Blob Storage, or Azure Files – keeping your database lean and your documents accessible.

🛠️ Key Features

• Direct Cloud Integration
  Store documents and files linked to Business Central entities (e.g., sales orders, master data) directly in SharePoint Online, Azure Blob, or Azure Files.
• Database Storage Reduction
  Offload large file attachments from your Business Central database, reducing storage costs and improving performance.
• Seamless Entity Linking
  Automatically attach files to customers, vendors, sales orders, purchase orders, or any other BC record.
• One-Click Upload & Retrieval
  Upload documents with a single action and open them directly from the record – no switching between systems.
• Version Control & Security
  Keep your documents in the cloud with access permissions, version history, and compliance-ready storage.
• Configurable Storage Rules
  Define which documents go where (e.g., invoices to SharePoint, large media files to Azure Blob) based on your workflow.
• Custom Metadata Mapping
  Define which fields should be stored as metadata per document. Easily configure in setup – your documents will carry relevant Business Central context directly into the cloud.
• Automated Report Archiving
  Use Job Queues to automatically generate and upload reports like posted sales invoices at scheduled times (e.g. overnight). Stay compliant and consistent – no manual steps required. Stay compliant and consistent – no manual steps required.

🎯 Benefits

✅ Lower Database Costs & Load
Offload document storage to Azure/SharePoint and reduce BC database usage and performance bottlenecks.

✅ Organized, Searchable Document Metadata
Store document-specific metadata from BC fields as searchable tags in SharePoint or Blob — enabling faster lookup, filtering, and compliance.

✅ Scheduled Report Archiving
Automatically generate reports (e.g., invoices, credit memos, receipts, shipment notes etc.) and archive them to the cloud storage.

✅ Frictionless User Experience
Employees work directly in Business Central with native cloud storage actions — no external tools or training needed.

✅ Central Document Visibility

All files are linked to their original BC records — always accessible.
✅ Compliance-Ready Storage
Make use of Microsoft’s security, permissions, and data governance - as you like.

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