Integration Accelerator

Release note - April 2026

Integration Accelerator for Business Central Cloud

Released version: 2.4.0.0

Changes in this release

[Update] Business Central 2026 Wave 1 Compatibility

The Integration Accelerator has been updated to support Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2026 Wave 1 (version 26.0).

What has been done:

Updated application platform from BC25 to BC26
Updated runtime version to 15.0
Ensured compatibility with the latest Business Central features and improvements

Usability notes:

Users can now leverage the latest Business Central 2026 Wave 1 features alongside Integration Accelerator
The update ensures continued support and compatibility with the newest Business Central release
No changes to existing functionality - this is a platform compatibility update

[Feature] Activity Dependencies Management

A new feature has been added to manage dependencies between activities, allowing you to control the execution order of integration activities.

What has been done:

Added new Activity Dependencies table and page for managing activity relationships
Implemented Activity Kick Starter report to initiate activities based on dependencies
Created Activity Processor report for handling activity execution flow
Added dependency validation to ensure proper activity sequencing

Usability notes:

You can now define which activities must complete before others can start
This helps ensure data consistency when multiple integration activities are related
The system automatically manages the execution order based on your defined dependencies
Improves reliability of complex integration scenarios with multiple data flows

[Feature] Enhanced Outbound Entry Management

Improved handling of outbound entries with better performance and error management capabilities.

What has been done:

Implemented bulk delete functionality for outbound entries
Added dedicated outbound delete handler for efficient cleanup operations
Created outbound error handler for better error tracking and resolution
Introduced scheduled task manager for automated background processing
Added support for SQL auto-increment on outbound entries for better performance

Usability notes:

Faster processing of large volumes of outbound data
Better error visibility and handling when integration issues occur
Automated cleanup of processed entries keeps the system running smoothly
Improved performance when creating new outbound entries
Reduced manual intervention needed for routine maintenance tasks

[Feature] Full Version Export Capability

Added the ability to export complete record versions instead of only changes.

What has been done:

Created new Full Version Export codeunit
Extended publish data types to support full record exports
Added configuration options to choose between delta and full exports

Usability notes:

You can now export complete record snapshots when needed
Useful for initial data synchronization or full data refreshes
Provides flexibility to choose the most appropriate export method for each scenario
Simplifies troubleshooting by allowing full data comparison

[Improvement] Enhanced Field Caching

Improved performance through optimized field caching mechanisms.

What has been done:

Implemented cached activity field functionality
Optimized field lookup operations
Reduced database queries for frequently accessed field configurations

Usability notes:

Faster response times when processing integration activities
Reduced system load during high-volume integration operations
Improved overall system performance without any configuration changes needed

[Improvement] Base64 Encoding Support

Added built-in Base64 encoding and decoding capabilities for data transformation.

What has been done:

Created Base64 Manager codeunit
Integrated Base64 encoding/decoding into data processing workflows
Added support for binary data handling in integrations

Usability notes:

Enables handling of binary data and attachments in integrations
Simplifies integration with systems requiring Base64-encoded data
No additional configuration needed - available automatically when required

[Improvement] Refactored Core Components

Several core components have been refactored for better maintainability and performance.

What has been done:

Renamed and restructured Activity Table for improved clarity
Renamed Record Monitor table for consistency
Refactored Database Triggers codeunit with improved structure
Updated Upgrade codeunit with better version management
Reorganized interface naming for better code organization

Usability notes:

Improved system stability and reliability
Better foundation for future enhancements
No impact on existing functionality - all changes are internal improvements

[Fix] Enhanced Job Queue Handling

Improved job queue processing to handle edge cases and ensure reliable background processing.

What has been done:

Enhanced job queue to automatically re-run if new entries are created during processing
Added support for Job Queue Category Code
Improved error handling in background jobs

Usability notes:

More reliable background processing of integration activities
Reduced risk of missed entries during high-volume periods
Better categorization and management of background jobs
Improved visibility into job queue execution status

Upgrade Considerations

This version requires Business Central 2026 Wave 1 (version 26.0 or later)
Ensure your Business Central environment is updated to version 26.0 before upgrading Integration Accelerator
The upgrade process will automatically migrate existing data to the new structure
Review any custom integrations to ensure compatibility with the refactored components
Test the upgrade in a sandbox environment before applying to production