Technically, NAV 2018 and previous versions are still called Dynamics NAV. But as of April 2019, Microsoft stopped selling Dynamics NAV to new customers, and all future releases fall under the Business Central designation.

But this is more than just branding. Business Central leverages new cloud technologies to provide a more modern ERP application. With all of the new features and functionality, transitioning to Business Central will require greater effort than a standard NAV upgrade.

Most existing Dynamics NAV customers have customized their systems with modifications. Unlike NAV, Business Central uses a different, more cloud-compatible development platform for customizations and integrations. This means that in order to upgrade to Business Central, your partner will need to redevelop your modifications onto the new platform using new customization tools called Extensions. For some customers, the move to extensions may be relatively straightforward, but for others this change requires a detailed evaluation of which mods should be upgraded and which should not.

At Syvantis, our developers have been working with NAV for over 20 years. They know exactly what needs to be done to upgrade from any version of Dynamics NAV to Business Central and can help you navigate the transition.