Cosmos Data Technologies is the first true cloud reporting and analytics solution designed to work out-of-the-box with Business Central — without the need for additional hardware or technical expertise.
We recently spoke to Fiona Wise, Cosmos’s Commercial Director about the product: its evolution, and what the integration process would involve.
1. What is the history behind Cosmos Data Technologies? When did it start business, who were the founders?
Cosmos Data Technologies was founded in 2020 by three industry veterans who saw an opportunity to provide a cutting-edge reporting, analytics, and data management solution that is designed for business users, not technical resources.
2. How big is the team that you work with?
Cosmos collaborates with over 120 Microsoft Dynamics Business Central partners worldwide. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA, and supported by two exclusive distributors covering the UK, Ireland, and Northern Europe, the group is experiencing exponential year-on-year growth.
3. What kind of organisations do you currently work with?
Cosmos is a channel-driven organisation that works exclusively with Microsoft Dynamics partners and their customers across all business sizes and industry sectors
4. Can your solution be used for projects other than simply a brand-new ERP implementation?
Cosmos offers ALL Microsoft Dynamics Business Central customers the opportunity to benefit from a lightning-fast, modern reporting and analytics tool to gain data-driven insights to their business. Many of our recent Cosmos customers have been using Business Central SaaS for several years.
5. Do you speak to a lot of Microsoft users?
We frequently talk with Microsoft Business Central users working in conjunction with their Microsoft Dynamics partner.
6. On average, how long does a typical integration process take?
Cosmos is a true turnkey solution. Installation takes 30 minutes or less, enabling users to start reporting on their business data right away.
7. Can the process be achieved entirely remote, or do you need to meet people face to face?
Installation is remote with training and the extension knowledge base available free via on our website and within Cosmos’s AI-based learning platform. We also offer 1:1 online training packages at an additional cost. While there is no need for face-to-face meetings, we frequently engage with users at our partners’ customer events.
8. What information does a prospective client need to pull together before they approach you?
To gauge the customer’s requirement ahead of a demo, we ask that a client (or their Cosmos partner) completes a brief discovery questionnaire to outline their specific reporting and analytics needs, requirements, and expectations.
9. Do you have any examples of satisfied customers that you can share?
“What I love about Cosmos is the automation and efficiency it brings to our business – and my job. Once a report is written, it’s done and ready to be scheduled and sent to each of our 14 branches. That’s it.” Yvonn Schomer, Business Systems Analyst, DWF Wholesale
“It used to take me half a day and a separate laptop to run and calculate my commission’s report using our on-premise reporting software. With Cosmos in the cloud, I can run this report in seconds!” Amy Axness, Director of Finance, J&D Manufacturing
“One of the biggest benefits of Cosmos is its direct connection to Business Central, which made our leadership very comfortable. Unlike Power BI, which often led to data inaccuracies due to its less structured nature, Cosmos provides a single source of the truth. This consistency has significantly improved the accuracy and reliability of our financial data” Suzanne Norman, Controller APEX Companies
“With Cosmos, anybody in the company can easily look up their project, see the information across the purchase order, sales order, assembly order, and general ledger in Business Central, and make a meaningful decision” Anthony Bramante, Owner, In Control
More case studies can be found on the Cosmos website: https://www.cosmosdatatech.com/case-studies/
10. If someone is interested in working with you, what should they do next?
If a client would like to learn more about Cosmos Data Technologies, they can either speak with TVision or reach out directly to Cosmos.
