Upgrade from Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central

Move off legacy ERP systems and transition to Microsoft’s current platform for regular release updates, improved integration, and better long-term support.

Dynamics GP and Dynamics 365 Business Central are the two Microsoft ERP solutions for small and medium-sized businesses.

As you think about which system is right for your organization, or before you decide to make the switch from GP to Business Central, Joesoftware can help you understand the differences between the two ERP solutions.

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30% Discount on Dynamics 365 Business Central Licensing when moving from Dynamics GP

Microsoft is offering current Dynamics GP or any other on-premise Microsoft solution customers the opportunity to move to the Business Central cloud solution at a 30% discount on licensing for 3-years. This offer ends December 31, 2027.

 
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What are the benefits of a move to Business Central?

The power of dimensional accounting

Business Central offers dimensional accounting to track revenue, expenses and profitability for an unlimited number of dimensions, including by department, project and geographic location.

Improved reporting and analytics

Better understand your cash flow with Business Central’s artificial intelligence forecasting and customized performance reports.

Easy to use, modern interface

Given that Business Central is the newer ERP product, its user interface has a more contemporary appearance. You can still customize your dashboards to ensure the information most critical to your business is front and center.

Anytime, anywhere convenience

Manage your business on-premise, remotely or in the field with Business Central’s cloud-based platform. Business Central also integrates with Office 365 for unparalleled productivity.

Improved reporting and analytics

Better understand your cash flow with Business Central’s artificial intelligence forecasting and customized performance reports.

Posting efficiencies

Gain efficiencies with Business Central’s fully online data processing, which means automatic integration of transactions to your general ledger, no series posts or hung-up batches, and no need to run Checklinks and Reconciles.

Easy edits in Excel

You can manage record updates by exporting lists to Excel, making the changes or updates in Excel, and then publishing them back to Business Central.

Support for Dynamics GP

If you are a long time Microsoft Dynamics GP customer, you need to know that GP isn’t going away. GP is a proven ERP solution that Microsoft and Joesoftware continue to support.

GP has an intuitive and simple interface and offers a wide variety of options developed by independent software vendors (ISV) for additional functionality that makes it suitable for a wide range of industries. Both GP and Business Central enable you to manage finances, service and sales, operations and more.
Upgrade from Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central
Move off legacy ERP systems by transitioning to Microsoft’s current platform so you get regular release updates, easier integration, and better long-term support.

Lead to Opportunity Pipeline

Manage migration from Dynamics GP to Business Central with guided tools and partner services that move master data, financials, and setup while preserving your business processes.

Cloud and Continuous Updates

Adopt a cloud SaaS model for regular feature updates, reduced on-prem maintenance, and built-in security and compliance.

Modern Financial Management

Streamline general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and multi-currency workflows with role-based pages and modern approvals.

Inventory and Supply Chain

Improve inventory control, item tracking, demand planning, and warehouse processes with integrated inventory and order management capabilities.

Reporting and Analytics

Leverage embedded analytics and Power BI for real‑time financial and operational insights across your business.

Extensions and ISV Ecosystem

Extend core functionality with AppSource extensions and partner solutions to meet your processspecific needs.

Microsoft 365 and Power Platform Integration

Business Central connects with Outlook, Teams, Power Automate, and Power Apps to automate processes and keep collaboration tied to business records.

Partner-Led Migration and Fit

Begin with process mapping, data assessment, and role setup with a certified partner like Joesoftware to ensure your new system aligns with how your team operates.

Joesoftware can help you analyze the move from GP to Business Central.

The decision to use Dynamics GP or Business Central, or transition from GP or other accounting software to Business Central, is specific to your organization. There is no one right answer. The decision on your ERP system depends on your needs today and in the future.

Joesoftware specializes in Dynamics GP and Business Central. We help organizations big and small in Alberta, BC and across Canada determine and implement the solution that’s best for them. We support transitions from GP to Business Central, or transitions from QuickBooks or Sage to a Microsoft ERP solution. We are a trusted partner that provides responsive, ongoing advice and support.

If you are looking for an objective perspective on which ERP solution is right for you, or you need help moving forward with your decision, the Joesoftware team is ready to work with you.
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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a cloud-ready ERP for small and medium sized organizations that streamlines financials, supply chain, sales, and operations in a single, adaptable solution.

No. Dynamics GP is an on‑premises ERP; Business Central is a modern, cloud‑first ERP with different licensing, continuous updates, and cloud capabilities. Many organizations migrate from GP to Business Central to modernize their operations and reduce infrastructure overhead.