November 20, 2024

    Accelerating Business Benefits with a Speedy Move to Business Central

    With the end of support already in the rear-view mirror for Microsoft Dynamics SL and NAV users and on the horizon for Dynamics GP, businesses using these legacy systems face a critical decision: stay with an unsupported platform or move to a modern, cloud-based environment like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC). For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), this transition isn’t simply about staying compliant—it’s a chance to embrace the future of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and gain a competitive edge.

    The Case for Moving to Business Central

    Legacy, on-premises ERP systems like Dynamics GP are on the path to becoming obsolete. While many businesses prefer to “stick with what they know,” the benefits of transitioning to the cloud are too significant to ignore. Business Central offers advanced features previously accessible only to larger enterprises, such as built-in AI tools like Copilot, seamless scalability, and enhanced cybersecurity.

    By moving to Business Central, you can:

    • Boost Productivity: Use AI-powered tools to automate repetitive tasks, freeing your team to focus on strategic work.
    • Reduce Costs: Eliminate on-premises server maintenance and reduce labor hours through efficient workflows.
    • Ensure Compliance: Stay up to date with constantly changing regulatory requirements thanks to automatic updates.
    • Scale with Ease: Support your growth without costly customizations or infrastructure upgrades.

    Speed and Efficiency: The Business Central Advantage

    Dynamics 365 Business Central doesn’t simply maintain your current operations—it transforms them. Businesses using modern ERP platforms see up to a 33% increase in operational efficiency and are twice as likely to achieve high revenue growth.

    With Business Central, you can:

    • Accelerate Time to Market: Bring products or services to market up to four times faster by streamlining workflows and integrating with e-commerce platforms.
    • Improve Customer Satisfaction: Resolve issues quickly and offer enhanced services, driving customer loyalty and retention.

    Enavate Xcelerate: Your Fast Track to Business Central

    For Microsoft Dynamics GP, SL, or NAV users ready to transition, Enavate Xcelerate offers a proven migration solution designed to get you up and running on Business Central in three straightforward steps:

    1. Assessment: Enavate’s experts analyze your current GP setup, including customizations and workflows, to design a tailored solution.
    2. Define the Scope: Collaborate with your leadership team to create a detailed implementation roadmap, ensuring clarity and alignment.
    3. Migration: Transition to Business Central in as little as 10-12 weeks, minimizing disruptions to your business.

    Enavate also provides packaged solutions, including “Essentials” and “Enhanced” packages, for businesses that prefer a streamlined implementation process.

    Act Now to Stay Ahead

    The end of Dynamics GP support marks a turning point for SMBs. Remaining on an unsupported system puts your business at risk of compliance issues, security vulnerabilities, and rising maintenance costs. Transitioning to Dynamics 365 Business Central with Enavate ensures your business stays competitive and future-ready.

    Start with an Enavate ERP Roadmap Consultation today to learn how the Xcelerate service can help you migrate from Dynamics GP to Business Central efficiently and effectively—before it’s too late.

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