GP & NAV Modernization
Planning for the End of Life for Dynamics GP & NAV
Important updates:
Microsoft is transitioning customers from legacy on-premise ERP solutions to Dynamics 365 cloud solutions. Announcement from Microsoft are as follows:
Dynamics GP (Oct 3, 2024): Microsoft has announced end of life for Dynamics GP. End of main product support for Dynamics GP on December 31, 2029. Security updates and patches, if needed, will be available until April 30, 2031.
Dynamics NAV (Jan 10, 2023): Microsoft ended mainstream support for Dynamics NAV 2018 on January 10, 2023 and will end extended support on January 11, 2028. See Dynamics 365 Community support for more details.
Why System Modernization Matters Now
As Microsoft notes in their announcement, “business leaders are looking at their operations tools now more than ever to stay competitive, drive growth, improve profitability and ensure long-term company success.” The end of support for GP and NAV represents an opportunity to modernize how your business operates.
Understanding Your Options
Many organizations worry they’ll be forced into a cloud solution that doesn’t match their needs or readiness. The reality is more flexible. While Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is designed as a cloud-first platform optimized for AI and modern computing, deployment options exist based on your specific requirements.
Business Central offers both cloud and on-premise deployment, though the cloud version receives the most robust ongoing development and AI-powered features. The right choice depends on your data residency requirements, existing IT infrastructure, team readiness, and operational model.
Planning Your Path Forward
System modernization requires careful planning and support. Starting your assessment now gives you time to evaluate options, budget appropriately, and plan a transition that minimizes disruption.
Joesoftware specializes in transitioning Dynamics GP and NAV solutions to Business Central. We help organizations throughout Alberta, BC, and across Canada determine and implement the solution that’s best for them. There is no one right answer—the decision depends on your needs today and in the future.
If you need an objective perspective on which path is right for you, the Joesoftware team is ready to work with you.
