Dynamics 365 Ecosystem Expands with Mekorma, Continia AP Automation Partnership

NEW YORK, NY – October 28, 2025 – Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central users are set to benefit from a newly forged partnership between Mekorma and Continia, two established players in the ERP add-on market. The collaboration seeks to deliver a unified, end-to-end accounts payable (AP) and payment automation solution, addressing a critical gap in the platform’s native functionality.

Filling the AP Automation Void in Dynamics 365

For years, businesses running on Dynamics 365 Business Central have faced challenges with automating core AP processes. The platform, while robust in many areas, traditionally lacked a fully integrated solution for invoice capture, approval workflows, and payment execution. This has led many organizations to rely on manual processes or piecemeal together various third-party applications. According to one financial consultant specializing in Dynamics 365, “Companies were really clamoring for a solution that could live within Business Central, rather than being bolted on. The integration piece is huge.”

The partnership between Mekorma and Continia promises to change that. Mekorma, with its 30-plus years of experience specializing in payment automation for Microsoft Dynamics, brings its expertise in payment security, compliance, and process control. Continia, a global leader in business productivity solutions for Dynamics, contributes its advanced document capture and invoice processing capabilities. Together, they’re aiming to offer a seamless, fully integrated AP workflow that streamlines processes and reduces the burden on finance teams.

The Rise of Specialized ERP Add-ons

The Mekorma-Continia collaboration is emblematic of a larger trend within the ERP landscape: the rise of specialized Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) offering targeted solutions for platforms like Dynamics 365. Traditionally, ERP vendors aimed to provide a comprehensive suite of functionality, covering all aspects of a business. However, this approach can be unwieldy and expensive, particularly for smaller and mid-sized organizations.

“Companies are realizing they don’t need everything from one vendor,” explains a technology analyst covering the ERP market. “They’re increasingly willing to adopt best-of-breed solutions that address specific pain points, and integrate with their core ERP system.” This trend has created a vibrant ecosystem of ISVs, like Mekorma and Continia, who can deliver specialized functionality more quickly and efficiently than larger ERP vendors.

The advantage of such specialization is a focus on excellence in specific areas, like AP automation. This allows for deeper functionality, greater ease of use, and better integration with the core ERP system. It also fosters innovation, as ISVs are more agile and responsive to customer needs. The partnership also caters to demands for more control over data; a unified system eliminates data silos and enhances security.

Streamlining AP for SMBs and Beyond

The potential benefits of the integrated solution extend across a broad range of organizations, but particularly for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). These companies often lack the resources to implement complex, costly AP automation systems, or to dedicate significant IT resources to maintaining them. According to one SMB owner, “We were drowning in invoices and paper. We needed something that was easy to use, affordable, and would free up our finance team to focus on more strategic tasks.”

The Mekorma-Continia solution aims to address these challenges by offering a streamlined, user-friendly AP workflow that automates key processes, such as invoice capture, approval routing, and payment execution. Key features include: intelligent document capture with optical character recognition (OCR), automated three-way matching, customizable approval workflows, secure electronic payment options, and real-time visibility into cash flow. Furthermore, the integrated nature of the solution promises to reduce errors, improve compliance, and lower operational costs. The combination also promises to scale with businesses as they grow, supporting increasing invoice volumes and complex payment requirements.

While focused on SMBs, larger enterprises also stand to benefit from the solution’s efficiency gains and improved control over AP processes. The ability to integrate seamlessly with Dynamics 365 Business Central and automate key tasks can free up valuable resources and allow finance teams to focus on more strategic initiatives.