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New Tools and Capabilities
Built using the latest technologies, Microsoft Business Central offers exceptional capabilities and tools to deal with modern business issues.
Microsoft Dynamics GP to Business Central Migration: Upgrade to an Advanced Solution
Embrace a modern and advanced ERP solution to avail automation, simplicity, and enhanced visibility.
Why Migrate from Dynamics GP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
Undoubtedly, Microsoft GP is a powerful ERP solution when it comes to managing the finance and accounting operations of a business. But, with the changing requirements of modern businesses, it is unable to cope with the change's businesses are going through.
Microsoft understands the requirements and demands of such businesses and has offered a modern, simple, and advanced ERP solution: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. D365 BC is an all-in-one business solution capable of streamlining, managing, and controlling the entire business from a unified dashboard in real-time.
It is a cloud-based solution that comes with flexible Business Central pricing, licencing, workflow automation, automatic updates, a low cost of ownership, a user-friendly user interface, and much more.
There can be numerous reasons that justify the migration from Dynamics GP to Business Central. But, among them, the ending of service and support offered by Microsoft for Dynamics GP users is the major one.
Dynamics GP Licence and Support Details
In September 2024, Microsoft announced the Dynamics GP end-of-life timeline: sales of new GP licences end in 2025 (with existing customers able to add licences until 2026), mainstream support continues until 2029, and security updates continue until 2031.
Most probably, you are using Microsoft GP, and if it is working fine, there is no need to migrate or upgrade to Business Central until it starts to show errors and bugs. But you are possibly looking for a solution to what to do next with unbalanced Dynamics GP—your reason for being here.
What to do Now? - Migrate to BC or Keep Using GP
This is a very typical question to answer, but you will get your answer here. If you are stuck in this situation, you have three options:
Continue Using Dynamics GP
If your GP is working absolutely fine and you are not facing any issues in terms of updates, upgrades, or support, you can continue using this solution.
Migrate to a New ERP
If your Dynamics GP is unable to align with the changing demands of your business, you should consider migrating or upgrading to a new ERP that understands your business. Based on your requirements, you can opt for an ERP solution like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations or Business Central.
Migrate to Microsoft Business Central
Your cloud system provider will make sure to update and upgrade your system on time without hampering your existing business operations. Also, the ERP implementation partner will ensure timely maintenance, reducing overall downtime.
Top Benefits of Migrating to Dynamics 365 Business Central
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Lower Cost of Ownership
With the flexible licencing and pricing plans, you can reduce the total cost of ownership by a considerable amount—60%.
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Access Automation
With AI, ML, and BI, Business Central offers automation to eliminate the chances of errors occurring due to manual and repetitive tasks.
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Streamlined Data Reporting
MSD 365 BC offers real-time data insights so that users can make actionable decisions whenever possible for a maximised output.
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Auto Updates and Upgrades
Microsoft releases the updates, upgrades, and patches twice a year and automatically makes the changes with Business Central Cloud. It eliminates the need for a company to invest resources in updating.
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Lower Maintenance Cost
As Microsoft takes care of updates and upgrades, businesses have to invest fewer resources to maintain BC for optimal performance.
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Seamless Customisation
Unique businesses have unique requirements, and to help such businesses, you can customise these powerful solutions with the help of a certified Business Central partner to support your specific needs.
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Global Connectivity
With centralised data centres, users can access the data of any business operation from anywhere and anytime.
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Ease of Use
The interface of Business Central is so simplified that even a novice user can access and understand it on first use. All functions and tools are properly placed, making this ERP solution efficient and effective.
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Add Desired Integration
Microsoft has an ecosystem that supports businesses in different ways. You can integrate native Microsoft applications to get enhanced efficiency and productivity using Business Central.
Migrate to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Today!
Supercharge your business with a set of advanced features, capabilities, and tools for enhanced profitability and revenue.
Why Small Businesses Should Migrate to Dynamics 365 Business Central Now!
Move to Cloud - Embrace Future
Cloud technologies are the future of our businesses. Business Central Cloud offers you the opportunity to grow even in tough scenarios while optimising your existing business operations.
Scale as you Grow
With the growth of your business, you can increase the performance of your ERP solution by enhancing the server's capabilities in no time.
Boost Productivity - 2x your Revenue
Business Central simplifies the existing processes, promotes collaboration, and accelerates growth while enhancing overall productivity.
Check out the video comparing financial reporting tools between Dynamics GP and Business Central.
Have you got questions about Dynamics GP to Business Central migration?
In September 2024, Microsoft announced the Dynamics GP end-of-life timeline: sales of new GP licences end in 2025 (with existing customers able to add licences until 2026), mainstream support continues until 2029, and security updates continue until 2031.
If your GP is working absolutely fine and you are not facing any issues in terms of updates, upgrades, or support, you can continue using this solution. If your Dynamics GP is unable to align with the changing demands of your business, you should consider migrating or upgrading to a new ERP that understands your business.
Based on your requirements, you can opt for an ERP solution like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations or Business Central.
D365 BC is an all-in-one business solution capable of streamlining, managing, and controlling the entire business from a unified dashboard in real-time. It is a cloud-based solution that comes with flexible Business Central pricing, licencing, workflow automation, automatic updates, a low cost of ownership, a user-friendly user interface, and much more.
With the flexible licencing and pricing plans, you can reduce the total cost of ownership by a considerable amount—60%. As Microsoft takes care of updates and upgrades, businesses have to invest fewer resources to maintain BC for optimal performance.
Microsoft releases the updates, upgrades, and patches twice a year and automatically makes the changes with Business Central Cloud. It eliminates the need for a company to invest resources in updating.
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