OnlyBCFans x MSDW: AI, Agents & Future of Business Central | Directions Recap ft. Jason Gumpert [S2 E04]

What does the future of Business Central consulting and development actually look like in an AI-first world? AJ Ansari (Host of The OnlyBCFans Show) and Jason Gumpert (Partner & Editor, MSDynamicsWorld.com) recorded this episode live on the last day of Directions NA 2026 in Orlando — breaking down the biggest themes from the event.In this episode:🔹 Partner Marketing Day recap — what marketers of all sizes can take away🔹 Microsoft's massive investment in AI-assisted development & DevOps pipelines🔹 Vibe coding: amateur gimmick or game-changer for BC partners?🔹 How AI is compressing development cycles — and what that means for billing🔹 Fixed fees, outcome-based pricing & the MSP parallel🔹 The open source BC developer community gaining momentum🔹 Where F&O, CRM, and Power Platform fit in the bigger pictureThis episode was co-hosted as a collaboration between two media sponsors for Directions NA 2026.📍 EPISODE TIMELINE0:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome1:45 – Setting the Scene: Last Day at Directions NA 20263:00 – Partner Marketing Day Recap6:30 – How Jason Evaluates a Conference8:15 – Microsoft's AI Investment in BC Development11:00 – Vibe Coding: Gimmick or Game-Changer?13:00 – Open Source BC Community & Mike Morton's Keynote15:30 – AI as a Natural Tool — Not a Decision17:00 – The Billing Model Crisis: What Happens to Hourly Rates?19:30 – The Broader Dynamics Ecosystem: CRM, F&O, Power Platform21:15 – Wrap-Up & Closing Thoughts🎙️ ABOUT THE ONLYBCFANS SHOWThe OnlyBCFans Show is your go-to podcast for Business Central insights, AI innovation, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 discussions. Hosted by AJ Ansari, we bring you conversations with industry leaders, Microsoft insiders, and community experts.🎙️ ABOUT MSDYNAMICSWORLD.COMMSDynamicsWorld.com, a GuidePoint Media publication, is the leading global independent authority covering Microsoft Dynamics, Power Platform, and Azure. We are committed to publishing the leading integrated content for Microsoft users, partners, independent software vendors (ISVs), and consultants around the globe. MSDW is the community's resource for news, expert advice, white papers, videos, podcasts, case studies, and more. Keep up to date on the latest developments and information relating to Microsoft Dynamics applications and breaking news.🔗 CONNECT WITH THE ONLYBCFANS SHOW:🌐 Website: https://www.OnlyBCFans.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/onlybcfans👤 AJ Ansari on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ajansari💻 GitHub: https://github.com/ajansari🎧 Listen to our podcast:📱 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0OJjioVucLDmvXgZWllzW4🎵 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/onlybcfans/id1811978715#DirectionsNA2026 #BusinessCentral #MSDynamics #MicrosoftDynamics #Dynamics365 #AIinERP #CopilotStudio #VibeCoding #BCPartners #ERP #MSDynamicsWorld #OnlyBCFans