What is Directions North America 2026?

Directions North America is the premier annual conference for the Microsoft Business Central partner community. Now in its 21st year, the 2026 event runs April 27–29 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. The conference includes more than 150 educational sessions, Microsoft keynotes on AI and the partner program, a first-ever Marketing Day on Sunday, and a Partner Celebration at Universal Orlando on Wednesday evening.

Where can I find Solver at Directions NA 2026?

Solver is a Gold Sponsor at Booth G8 in the Expo Hall. There are also two sessions on the schedule: a Sponsor Session on Monday, April 27 at 3:00 PM and an Educational Session on Wednesday, April 29 at 4:45 PM in Celebration 14–15.

What is xFP&A and how does it work with Business Central?

The platform adds a full planning, reporting, consolidation, and analysis layer on top of Business Central, giving teams a single source of truth without replacing the ERP. Finance teams use it to move away from manual spreadsheet processes and give leadership faster, more accurate visibility into performance. Learn more about xFP&A.

How do I enter the giveaway at Booth G8?

The platform adds a full planning, reporting, consolidation, and analysis layer on top of Business Central, giving teams a single source of truth without replacing the ERP. Finance teams use it to move away from manual spreadsheet processes and give leadership faster, more accurate visibility into performance. Learn more about xFP&A.

What is Solver and how does it extend Sage?

Solver is an AI-accelerated extended financial planning and analysis (xFP&A) solution that connects directly to Sage products — including Sage Intacct — to give finance teams smarter planning, flexible reporting, and deeper analysis beyond what is available natively in Sage. By integrating with your existing Sage data, Solver enables organizations to accelerate intelligent decisions across the entire business.

What can I see at Solver's booth at Sage Future 2026?

Solver is exhibiting at Booth 336 at Sage Future 2026 (April 28-30, Moscone Center, San Francisco). Visitors can get a live demo of Solver's xFP&A platform, speak with product experts about their specific Sage setup, and enter to win a $150 "Unleash the x Factor in Your Backyard" giveaway. The booth will be open during all Expo hours, including the Expo Happy Hour on Wednesday, April 29.

How quickly can a Sage Intacct user get up and running with Solver?

Thanks to Solver's patented QuickStart integration technology, organizations connecting Solver to Sage Intacct can go live faster than expected. QuickStart provides immediate access to a library of tailorable industry templates from Solver's Template Marketplace, covering planning, reporting, consolidation, and analysis. The familiar Excel-based interface means teams can start working from day one without a steep learning curve.

What is Solver Copilot and how does it help Sage users?

Solver Copilot is Solver's AI layer, available in the United States, that helps finance teams get more out of their data. It includes two agents: Help Agent: provides instant answers to product and application questions Analysis Agent: delivers advanced analytics, trend identification, anomaly detection, and predictive recommendations based on your actual business data Solver Copilot is built on Azure OpenAI, meaning your data never trains the model.

What is xFP&A and why does it matter for Sage customers?

xFP&A — Extended Financial Planning & Analysis — goes beyond traditional FP&A by bringing financial intelligence and planning capabilities to the entire organization, not just the finance department. For Sage customers, xFP&A means connecting your ERP data to a unified platform for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis — giving every stakeholder access to actionable insights without waiting on manual spreadsheet processes.

xFP&A Blog

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Where Partners Unite: Join Solver at Directions North America 2026

Karen Barak: Apr 15, 2026

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Restaurant Financial Planning and Reporting for Multi-Unit Operators

Michael Buehner: Apr 14, 2026

Restaurant financial planning is the process of budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analyzing financial performance across restaurant operations,...

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San Francisco Is Calling: Join Solver at Sage Future 2026

Karen Barak: Apr 9, 2026

We are thrilled to announce that Solver will be a Gold Sponsor at Sage Future 2026, taking place April 28–30, 2026 at the Moscone Center in San...

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Smart Budgeting Strategies for Nonprofits: How to Do More With Less

Rose Shah: Mar 31, 2026

Nonprofit budgeting is a balancing act that most for-profit finance teams never have to face. You’re managing unpredictable revenue from grants,...

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What's Next for FP&A? Find Out at AFP FP&A Forum 2026

Karen Barak: Mar 17, 2026

Solver is proud to be a Gold Sponsor at the AFP FP&A Forum 2026. We are excited to engage with finance professionals, demonstrate our innovative...

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How Solver Helps Nonprofits Prepare for Their Next Audit

Rose Shah: Feb 23, 2026

In nonprofit organizations, audits are a fact of life. Charities are often required to undergo periodic independent audits to meet the conditions of...

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