No alternatives to 1C and BAS?
For the majority of Ukrainian companies, the issue of migration from 1C and BAS is very actual. We often hear from adepts of these two rudimentary accounting systems: “There are no alternatives”. But this is not true. We are happy to state that for Ukrainian companies, the transition from 1C is only a matter of time and the availability of financial and human resources for a migration project or a new ERP implementation. A better alternative to the russian 1C AND BAS software is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with Clarity Ukraine’s add-ons and localization.
At Clarity, we are facing the further transformation of companies that have replaced outdated software with the latest ERP. We see this transition as a powerful boost for business development, its technological effectiveness, and the digitalization of processes. This is the basis and the driving force for those companies that are looking for change and qualitative acceleration.
By the way, another argument against implementing a modern international ERP is often the price and the belief that expensive and time-consuming customizations are necessary. We strongly recommend you test this hypothesis in a pre-project study of your business requirements and processes. In our practice, some customers have fully implemented the project within the standard functionality of the system. Business Central has more than 4500 applications that meet the requirements of local accounting, legal regulations, or the usual mechanics of accounting and reporting in certain countries.
We should also not forget about special prices for product licenses for Ukrainian companies from Microsoft. And also the availability of grant programs for small and medium businesses from the EBRD, and government programs for software implementation. Your ability to prepare for the project in terms of human and financial resources matters a lot. You may be prepared well, having received a clear financial assessment from Clarity Ukraine as a result of the Discovery Project.
Let’s go through the main features of the system, which we highly respect and which our team knows very well.
Modern cloud technologies
Business Central is primarily a cloud-based solution, but there are also implementations on physical servers. The cloud has many advantages, including scalability, availability, and cost-effectiveness. By choosing Business Central Cloud, you can access your data and applications from anywhere and on any device. And this has been a growing trend for many businesses in recent years.
Regular updates and releases
Business Central receives regular updates and enhancements from Microsoft to ensure that your ERP system meets the most pressing needs of modern business. There is no word of technological sophistication and innovation in 1C/BAS products, it is just a familiar, often rudimentary, and outdated accounting tool.
Enhanced User Experience
Business Central has an intuitive, easy-to-use interface that simplifies navigation and ease of use. The advanced Copilot AI tool simplifies system administration and speeds up work with customers and contractors.
Advanced Analytics and Reporting
Business Central includes built-in analytics and reporting. This allows you to make data-driven management and operational decisions and identify potential opportunities and threats faster than ever before.
Of course, you can build integration with international analytical systems into 1C/BAS, but there is a key issue with the validity of the source data. 1C often distorts the historical nature of data when it is imported, and it does not have vendor-certified connectors for secure and synchronous data exchange.
Integration Capabilities
Business Central integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft products such as Office 365, Power Platform, and Azure, making it easy to create a unified technology ecosystem in your organization.
1C and BAS do not have end-to-end integrated infrastructure combinations. It is often Bitrix 24 as a prototype CRM system, chat, and landing page configurator. However, there is a conceptual gap between russian software and international one. Both in terms of customer demand for speed, architecture, and functionality. Local vendors are also completely controlled by any request from russian special services to disclose data on their servers.
Business Central’s cloud-based architecture, constant updates, and integration capabilities make it the perfect choice for modern businesses.
Legislative trend
Presidential Decree № 227/2023 dated 15.04.2023 imposed sanctions on several russian IT companies: “1C, Parus, Galaxy, Bitrix24, and others. The sanctions include blocking access to the web resources and services of the companies, freezing assets, and complete cessation of trade operations. Also a ban on the transfer of technology, intellectual property rights, etc.
The ban on the use of sanctioned russian accounting systems in Ukraine does not yet apply to business, but we strongly advise you not to delay. It is necessary to get rid of russian-made software as soon as possible and choose only international reliable ERP platforms, as this is a matter of data cybersecurity.
Business Central is the best solution in terms of total cost of ownership.
Our add-ons in Accounting, Treasury, VAT Accounting, Bank Payments Matching, and others will help your accounting department adapt faster to the new modern ERP.
The Clarity Ukraine team will provide you with full consulting support, and deep immersion in your business requirements and processes.