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OData Invalid URL Business Central

Business Central OData Invalid URL – Root Cause and Fix for Power BI and Excel

By: Nicholas Jackson, Senior Microsoft Dynamics Consultant A common issue that many of our clients run into when doing Business Central reporting, either with Power BI or Power Query via Excel, is the following error:   Details: The odata.context url ‘’ is invalid.  First, let’s see what causes this error, and secondly, review the workaround.  Cause […]
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Latest Features in Microsoft Power BI

What’s new in Microsoft Power BI? We’re highlighting some useful features and improvements from the end of 2023. Search and Sort in Paginated Reports Image Source: Microsoft Users can now save time by searching for content across all pages of a paginated report on the Power BI service. If you want to sort a column, […]

New Features in Power BI: June 2023

If you’re a Microsoft Power BI user, the new features in the June 2023 update are sure to improve your workflow. Here they are: New Card Visual With the new card visual, users can: Customize the shape corners Utilize new settings for values and labels, with expanded support for conditional formatting and the introduction of […]

Dynamics 365 and the Future of Sales

It’s certainly no secret that the sales landscape has undergone significant changes, especially in recent years. The rise of digital platforms has transformed how sales teams communicate with prospective customers. It’s also changed customer expectations. With all of this change, businesses are constantly searching for the best methods to engage with customers, build relationships, and […]

MSP or Insurance: Hoping It’s There When Needed Most

By Jay Hess, VP of Operations and Compliance Just like having insurance for your car, home, or health, having IT support, often referred to as Managed Services, from an MSP (Managed Service Provider) is like having a safety net for your technology needs. Just like you hope you never have to use your insurance, you […]