Microsoft Dynamics NAV Services
Microsoft Dynamics NAV is an Enterprise Resource Planning solution from Microsoft. The application is part of the Microsoft Dynamics product line and is design to support:
- Finance
- Manufacturing
- Customer relationship management
- Supply chain management
- Analytics
- E-commerce
The target market for this ERP application is generally small and medium-sized companies and subsidiaries of large corporations. The system can be enhanced using a proprietary programming language known as C/AL.
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Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Now Called Dynamics 365 Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics NAV – now called Dynamics 365 Business Central – offers a host of changes designed to improve your enterprise resource planning. These include:
- Improved data sharing across Microsoft platforms, including Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales
- Enhanced twice-yearly upgrade cadence for better predictability and planning
- Integration with Microsoft Power Automate for business process automation
- Real-time business data for improved corporate agility and strategic planning
- Wider integration with Microsoft’s existing range of products
Because Dynamics 365 Business Central helps to streamline business processes, it improves customer service and enhances revenue growth.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central: What’s The Difference?
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers the core functionality of Microsoft Dynamics NAV with several helpful upgraded features.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is now available as a pure cloud SaaS solution in contrast to Microsoft Dynamics NAV, which is only available on-premises
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers automatic, in-the-background, updates that run in parallel to any third-party add-ons or customizations Microsoft Dynamics NAV updates can take months to complete
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is available in two licensing options: perpetual or subscription. Either dedicate capital now or pay monthly to protect your cash flow.
Moving To Business Central
Current business users of Microsoft Dynamics NAV should consider upgrading using Strategic Systems Group’s Dynamics 365 Business Central services soon. Microsoft stopped releasing new versions of Dynamics NAV after December 31, 2018. Transitioning to Dynamics 365 Business Central improves security and enables organizations to benefit from easily-updated cloud applications. You may qualify for a discount if you are currently using software from the Microsoft Dynamics ERP family.
Version Upgrades
In situations where implementing a new system is not feasible, upgrading an existing Microsoft Dynamics NAV instance is often the best way to extend the life of the system with which your team members are already familiar. Steps in the upgrade processing include:
• Analysis and discovery
• Cost / benefit analysis
• Transfer customizations
• Integrate 3rd party applications
• Train user teams on the new version's functionality
Custom Software Development
In situations where implementing a new system is not feasible, upgrading an existing Microsoft Dynamics NAV instance is often the best way to extend the life of the system with which your team members are already familiar. Steps in the upgrade processing include:
• Additional, high-value application functionality
• Support for unique business processes
• Transfer customizations
• Integration with 3rd party systems
• Material leap in team productivity
Transformation to the Cloud
In situations where implementing a new system is not feasible, upgrading an existing Microsoft Dynamics NAV instance is often the best way to extend the life of the system with which your team members are already familiar. Steps in the upgrade processing include:
• Sales of Microsoft Dynamics 365
Business Central licenses
• Analysis and discovery
• Migration of custom software development
• Transferring customizations from Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Data migration
• Training, testing, go live
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
In situations where implementing a new system is not feasible, upgrading an existing Microsoft Dynamics NAV instance is often the best way to extend the life of the system with which your team members are already familiar. Steps in the upgrade processing include:
• Adding trading partners (vendors, customers, distributors, and 3PL service providers)
• Additional transactions
• VAN integration
• Data mapping
• Troubleshooting messages / orders
• Eliminating chargebacks
Module Implementation
In situations where implementing a new system is not feasible, upgrading an existing Microsoft Dynamics NAV instance is often the best way to extend the life of the system with which your team members are already familiar. Steps in the upgrade processing include:
• Project accounting
• Fixed assets
• Manufacturing
• Material planning
• Warehouse management
Technical Support
In situations where implementing a new system is not feasible, upgrading an existing Microsoft Dynamics NAV instance is often the best way to extend the life of the system with which your team members are already familiar. Steps in the upgrade processing include:
• I/T team attrition
• Back-filling internal personnel
as they focus on key projects
• Acting as the technical liason
to Microsoft support