If you’re considering an upgrade from Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central, we’ve outlined some of the major benefits of moving forward. Wondering where to start? We’ve also put together a step-by-step process of how to plan your upgrade. View our resources below and reach out to us if you have any questions. Our team has worked shoulder-to-should with many NAV clients in a variety of industries to help achieve a successful and transformational move to the cloud. 

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5 Fundamental Reasons to Upgrade from Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central

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1. Microsoft Cloud

Microsoft is an identified leader in the cloud space. Here are some of the benefits of Microsoft cloud-based Dynamics 365 Business Central:

  • Active Directory – Same as O365
  • MS Maintained Infrastructure
  • Security Monitoring & Threat Management by Microsoft
    • Intrusion detection
    • Penetration testing
  • Scalability
  • Multi-tenant Management
  • Consistent Upgrades
  • Elimination of Redundancy
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2. Uprooting the Cost of Ownership

More visibility at the top

A cloud model provides more visibility into the hard costs or operating expenses of your solution and a more predictable cost over time. Less time spent on maintenance and infrastructure frees up your workforce to do more.

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3. Modern User Experience + Platform

  • Intuitive and familiar look and feel
  • Access anywhere, any time
  • Eliminate need for RDP
  • Common Data Service
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4. More Functionality

+ App to Suit Your Needs

Within Dynamics 365 Business Central there are a variety of new features and functionality that were not available in Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Here’s a list of the new functionality that demonstrates the breadth of the product.

  • Focus Mode
  • Intelligent Edge
  • Late Payment Predictions
  • Tell Me Window
  • Fuzzy Search
  • Office 365 – Enhanced Integration
  • Dynamics 365 – Enhanced Integration
  • Merge duplicate customers, vendors or contacts
  • Description and name enhancements
  • Multiple to add to sales or purchase document
  • View item description, customer and vendor names in ledger entries
  • Change description in GL entries
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5. Business Insights

  • Machine Learning
  • Artificial Intelligence (Al)
  • Power Platform
  • Power Bl
  • Flow
  • PowerApps
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Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central Upgrade Reasons

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What ‘Moving to the Cloud’ Means to Current NAV Users

Upgrading from Dynamics NAV to D365 Business Central