Release Notes
Version 1.0.0.0 - Initial Release
Release Date: December 2025
Business Central Compatibility: 26.0+
Runtime Version: 15.0
๐ Initial Release Features
This is the initial release of BRC Risk Management for Microsoft Business Central, providing comprehensive third-party risk assessment and continuous monitoring capabilities.
Core Features
Business Entity Management
- Complete business entity master data with TIC Company ID integration
- Risk data storage: Credit scores (0-100), debt balance, payment marks
- Configurable update schedules: Manual, Weekly, Monthly, Annually
- Automatic next fetch date calculation based on schedule
- Customer and Vendor table extensions with linking fields
Risk Assessment & Monitoring
- Four default risk levels: Critical, High, Medium, Low
- Customizable risk level styling and actions (Block, Warn, Style Only, Nothing)
- Visual risk indicators on Customer/Vendor cards and lists
- Business Central standard styling options (Favorable, Attention, Unfavorable, etc.)
- Risk level threshold configuration with automatic assignment
API Integration
- TIC API integration for risk data fetching and company search
- Secure API key storage in Business Central encrypted storage
- Comprehensive API call logging with audit trail
- Rate limiting and usage monitoring
- Automatic retry logic for failed API calls
- Support for alternative compatible risk data providers
Watchlist Functionality
- Flexible criteria-based watchlists for proactive monitoring
- Multiple notification types: Email, Webhook, Internal notifications
- Automatic watchlist evaluation and match detection
- TIC watchlist registration for real-time notifications
- Custom notification recipients per watchlist
User Interface
- Dedicated Risk Manager Role Center with overview dashboards
- Risk Assessment Cues showing entity distribution by risk level
- Customer/Vendor FactBoxes displaying risk information
- Seamless integration with standard Business Central workflows
- Assisted Setup Wizard for initial configuration
Background Processing
- Job Queue integration for scheduled risk data updates
- Bulk update operations for efficient processing
- Configurable retry policies for failed operations
- Performance optimization for large entity portfolios
Security & Compliance
- Three-tier permission model: VIEW, EDIT, ADMIN
- Role-based access control aligned with business functions
- Comprehensive audit trail for all operations
- GDPR-compliant data handling and storage
- Encrypted credential storage and secure API communication
Technical Specifications
Object Range: 70000-70099
- Tables: Business Entity, Risk Setup, Risk Levels, Watchlists, API Logs
- Pages: Role Center, Setup, Entity Management, Watchlist Management
- Codeunits: API Client, Watchlist Manager, Job Queue Helper
- Extensions: Customer/Vendor table and page extensions
Namespace Organization:
BrightCom.Risk.Entity- Business entity managementBrightCom.Risk.Setup- Configuration and setupBrightCom.Risk.API- External API integrationBrightCom.Risk.Logging- Audit trail and loggingBrightCom.Risk.Watchlist- Proactive monitoringBrightCom.Risk.Webhook- Webhook integration
Integration Events: 22+ published events for extensibility
- Risk data fetch lifecycle events
- Risk level change notifications
- Watchlist match triggers
- API call completion events
- Entity linking workflow events
๐ง Installation & Setup
Prerequisites:
- Business Central SaaS version 26.0 or later
- Valid TIC account or compatible risk data provider
- Outbound HTTPS network access for API calls
- Appropriate user permissions for installation
Installation Process:
- Install from Microsoft AppSource
- Run Assisted Setup Wizard
- Configure API provider credentials
- Set up risk levels and thresholds
- Assign user permissions
- Create initial watchlists
๐ Supported Scenarios
Risk Assessment:
- Manual risk data fetching for individual entities
- Scheduled automatic updates via Job Queue
- Bulk operations for portfolio-wide updates
- Real-time risk level change notifications
Customer Management:
- Credit assessment before sales quotes
- Payment risk evaluation for credit decisions
- Automated monitoring of key customer accounts
- Integration with sales and credit workflows
Vendor Management:
- Supplier financial stability assessment
- Procurement risk evaluation
- Payment terms adjustment based on risk
- Supply chain continuity monitoring
Portfolio Monitoring:
- Comprehensive risk portfolio dashboards
- Trend analysis and reporting
- Proactive alerts for risk threshold breaches
- Executive reporting and analytics
๐งช Testing & Quality Assurance
Test Coverage: Comprehensive test suite included
- Unit tests for all critical business logic
- Integration tests for API connectivity
- UI tests for page functionality
- Performance tests for bulk operations
Quality Standards:
- AL language best practices implementation
- Business Central extension guidelines compliance
- Security review and penetration testing
- Performance optimization and scalability testing
๐ Documentation
Complete Documentation Package:
- Installation and setup guides
- User guides for all roles and permission levels
- API integration documentation
- Troubleshooting and FAQ resources
- Technical reference materials
Training Resources:
- Role-based user guides
- Administrative setup documentation
- Best practices and optimization guides
- Integration event catalog for developers
๐ Future Roadmap
Planned Enhancements:
- Additional risk data provider integrations
- Enhanced reporting and analytics capabilities
- Mobile access optimization
- Advanced AI-driven risk scoring
- Integration with Power BI for advanced analytics
๐ Support
Support Channels:
- Microsoft AppSource support
- BrightCom Solutions technical support
- Comprehensive online documentation
- Community forums and knowledge base
Documentation Links:
- Online Help: https://docs.brightcom.se/sv/Products/BRCRisk
- Privacy Policy: https://docs.brightcom.se/sv/PrivacyPolicy/BRCRisk
- EULA: https://brightcom.se/EULA/
Upgrade Guidelines
From Pre-Release to 1.0.0.0
This is the initial production release. No upgrade path required.
Future Version Upgrades
Future version upgrade instructions will be provided in subsequent releases.
Recommended Upgrade Process:
- Review release notes for breaking changes
- Test upgrade in non-production environment
- Schedule maintenance window for production upgrade
- Backup environment before upgrade
- Follow specific upgrade instructions per version
Data Migration
Initial Installation: No data migration required Future Versions: Migration guides will be provided for significant schema changes
Known Issues & Limitations
Version 1.0.0.0 Known Issues
Minor Issues:
- None reported at initial release
Current Limitations
Platform Limitations:
- Business Central SaaS only (On-Premise support planned for future versions)
- Single risk data provider per environment
- API rate limits determined by provider subscription
Functional Limitations:
- Maximum 20 active watchlists per environment
- Bulk operations limited to 100 entities per batch
- API call history retained for 12 months maximum
Workarounds
For Large Portfolios:
- Use multiple smaller bulk operations instead of single large batches
- Implement staggered update schedules to optimize API usage
- Archive older entities that no longer require monitoring
For Advanced Analytics:
- Export risk data to Power BI for advanced reporting
- Use integration events for custom analytics implementations
- Leverage Application Insights for performance monitoring
For technical support or upgrade assistance, contact BrightCom Solutions or your Business Central partner.