With the new edition of Microsoft Dynamics NAV reportedly just weeks away from release, Microsoft has published two apps designed to run the enterprise resource planning (ERP) software on Android and iOS-powered mobile devices. Dynamics NAV is one of Microsoft's four ERPs, designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

While the new apps are already available for free download, Microsoft did not issue an official press release or blog post on them, presumably because they are optimized for Dynamics NAV 2015, which is not yet for sale.

"Get visibility into every angle of your business using Role Center," reads the description on Microsoft's download center. "Tap to drill into details about your customers, vendors, inventory or any other data from Dynamics NAV. Quickly create invoices and quotes, and email them with just a few taps."

Other new features include sending lists to Microsoft Excel or Office 365 and taking pictures with one's tablet which can then be uploaded to Dynamics NAV. The release also promises a comprehensive search function.

Dynamics NAV 2015 was announced at the most recent Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, held in Washington, D.C., in July. While no release date was given, the company did confirm that the new edition would feature Office 365 list integration and would work across multiple devices. According to the latest reports, Dynamics NAV 2015 will go on sale in the first week of October.

Dynamics NAV is business management software ideally suited for SMBs, providing guidance along every step of the manufacturing process and valuable insights into statistical data, including costs and sales numbers. With the new improvements on the way, users will have more options than ever before to manage their operations on the cloud.