Microsoft knows the importance of business technology innovation. As systems evolve and processes change, businesses need solutions designed to keep up. That's why Microsoft is constantly working to improve the performance of its Dynamics NAV ERP systems.

The company's latest effort is the development of a ubiquitous system that can exist across a vast landscape of devices and environments. In today's increasingly mobile world, phrases such as bring-your-own-device (BYOD) are a major part of the corporate lexicon. Employees are bringing their smartphones and tablets into offices, factories and warehouses and they want to use them to help do their jobs. Microsoft's role in promoting these types of policies is creating a system that can run on a myriad of machines ranging from an iPhone to a traditional Windows-run PC.

Jesper Raebild, senior product marketing manager at Microsoft, spoke at Convergence 2013 last week to discuss these efforts in greater detail.

"We have infinite places to work from," Raebild said. "We no longer have the Role Tailored client. That doesn't exist anymore. We have the Windows client, the SharePoint client, the Web client. We now have Microsoft Dynamics NAV on devices with Web browsers. We support multiple browsers and, hence, multiple devices."

The idea of running ERP systems on mobile devices is a relatively new concept, but it is gaining stream. Today, more organizations than ever before have adopted mobile usage policies. The use of handheld devices allows workers to efficiently manage data and conduct tasks on the go, which can be essential in locations where ERP systems are used.

Ultimately, while mobile usage is an example of ERP innovation, there are other ways Microsoft is benefiting its customers by improving its systems. Working with a certified Microsoft Dynamics NAV reseller will help companies keep up with new features and services.