Our specialized migration services are crafted to seamlessly transition your business from Dynamics GP or Dynamics NAV, to Dynamics 365 Business Central. We meticulously plan each step of the migration, ensuring every aspect of your business is considered and addressed.
Dynamics GP is reaching the later stages of its lifecycle, which brings challenges like limited new features and growing costs for maintaining server-based infrastructure. Transitioning to Dynamics 365 Business Central offers a modern, cloud-based ERP solution with advanced capabilities such as dimensional accounting, seamless Microsoft 365 integration, and the flexibility to access your system from any device.
Microsoft has announced that product support for Dynamics GP will end on December 31, 2029, with security patches continuing until April 30, 2031. Now is the time to plan your migration and future-proof your business operations.
Migrating from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central is not just a data transfer – it’s an opportunity for a fresh implementation that aligns with your current business needs. While historical transactions may not be fully migrated, the focus is on bringing over essential data, such as:
- Master Records: Customers, vendors, inventory, and chart of accounts.
- Open Transactions: Outstanding payables, receivables, and other in-progress entries.
This approach ensures that only the most relevant and actionable information is transitioned, streamlining your new Business Central environment. By treating the migration as a fresh implementation, your business benefits from:
- A cleaner database with optimized structure.
- Tailored configurations to fit your evolving processes.
- Modern workflows and automation that capitalize on Business Central’s advanced capabilities.
- Our team will guide you through this process to ensure minimal disruption and maximum impact for your ERP transformation.
Business Central offers transformative advantages for businesses transitioning from Dynamics GP:
Empower your team with AI-driven capabilities right at your fingertips. Copilot assists with tasks such as generating financial reports, drafting emails, and analyzing trends, saving time and enhancing productivity.
Access your ERP system securely from anywhere, on any device, without the need for costly on-premises servers.
Automate routine processes with advanced workflow controls, improving efficiency across departments.
Seamlessly connect with tools you already use, like Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power BI, for a unified and productive experience.
Stay ahead with continuous updates, advanced analytics, and AI-driven insights designed to adapt to your evolving business needs.
Migrating from Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central is a strategic step toward a cloud-first, AI-driven ERP solution. Business Central offers enhanced scalability, seamless Microsoft 365 integration, and automation tools powered by Microsoft Copilot, helping businesses streamline operations and improve efficiency.
Microsoft has announced that mainstream support for Dynamics NAV ended on January 10, 2023, with extended support available until 2028. While security patches will continue, no new features or updates will be provided. Upgrading to Business Central ensures your business remains future-proof and competitive.
Upgrading from NAV to Business Central is more than just a system update – it involves transitioning to a modern cloud ERP with a new architecture. The migration approach is dependent on your current NAV version, and businesses should plan for data restructuring, process adjustments, and user training to maximize Business Central’s capabilities.
Migrating from Dynamics NAV to Business Central does not always require a full reimplementation. The approach depends on your current NAV version and business requirements:
- Businesses using NAV 2016 or later can upgrade directly to Business Central on-premises.
- If moving to Business Central online, an intermediate upgrade to Business Central Spring 2019 (version 14) is required before transitioning to the cloud.
- Customizations must be converted to extensions, as Business Central does not support embedded code modifications.
- Older NAV versions require an intermediate upgrade (such as NAV 2018) before transitioning to Business Central.
- Businesses may choose a fresh implementation to optimize workflows, restructure data, and modernize their ERP setup.
- Customizations written in C/AL must be converted to AL extensions before migration.
- Master Records (customers, vendors, inventory, and accounts).
- Open Transactions (outstanding payables, receivables, and other active entries).
- Historical transactions may remain in NAV for reference or be stored in a data warehouse for reporting.