As the clocks tick closer to the new year, we contemplate financial closing procedures to end 2022 on the right foot and put us in a prime position for entering 2023’s first transactions. So, how do you go about preparing for and closing out the year?

If you’re using NAV and considering a switch to Business Central, you may have many of the same questions our own clients have asked us. To help you make your most informed decision, here are our answers to the most frequently asked questions for a NAV to Business Central upgrade.

The process of upgrading Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central is one that many businesses have reservations about. At Syvantis, we have upgraded many clients from NAV to Business Central and are familiar with the common concerns and how to alleviate them. ERP systems are absolutely vital for the day-to-day operations of many employees within these companies.

Performing an ERP system upgrade can be daunting. Upgrades typically take extended periods of time and costs can balloon depending on server and customization needs. For years, Dynamics NAV has been a tried-and-true ERP system that most organizations deploy on-premises. Making the jump from Dynamics NAV to Business Central is indeed a big project., but this upgrade to the cloud eliminates the need for costly in-house servers and prepares staff and business processes for an eventual move to Business Central.

Dynamics 365 Business Central is a cloud-based ERP application with users accessing the system from a variety of web browsers and devices. Users of cloud-based applications like Dynamics 365 benefit from being able to access the system from anywhere with an internet connection – even on the go from their mobile device.

Like any system, there are tips and tricks for users that make their experience a positive one. In this blog we’ll cover various performance to ensure the end-user experience in Dynamics 365 Business Central is consistent and effective.

Dynamics NAV clients have many questions surrounding the future of Microsoft ERP and where Dynamics NAV fits into that picture. We’ve put together some FAQs to help organizations understand the context of Microsoft’s messaging and give them the information they need to make informed decisions about their long-term ERP solution.

Microsoft has announced that it is offering 6 months of free licensing for certain cloud applications to help organizations respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. Licenses available with this offer include Dynamics 365 Customer Service, Dynamics 365 Remote Assist, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Apps portals, and Power Virtual Agents. This announcement follows a previous offer for six months of free Microsoft Teams licensing for organizations who have not already implemented Office 365.

Business Central may be new, but it has a long, storied past. From PC Plus to Dynamics NAV and NAV to Business Central, there is a whole lot to learn about the newest ERP solution on the market today.