One of the questions that we at Revertis, as an Official Dynamics AX and D365 Partner often receive is what is the reason to migrate to D365 if my AX 2009 or AX 2012 are working great for me?
Let’s start with the year 2009. At that time, the best-selling cell phone was the Nokia 7230. Who can imagine still working with this phone today? The operating system is out of date and most of the Apps that are used on a daily basis are no longer accessible. Changing the screen in case of breakage is more of an archeological task than anything else.
How is it possible that companies do not see that exactly the same thing is happening with their ERP, which in the end is the engine of management in their company?
Something similar happens with the AX 2012 version. In 2012 the best-selling phone was the iPhone 5. If we compare the performance of the iPhone5 and the latest model on sale (10/2023) the comparison is alarming.
So why is it so obvious that we have to change mobile terminals every two or three years, but in the case of ERP (the heart of our company) we are so lax?
It is true that it is easier to change mobile terminals than to change ERP. It is also easier to see the new features on a telephone than on a management system.
Let us now look at the advantages of migrating to the latest ERP version in three main sections:
- User Experience
- Functionality
- Advantages of working on a Cloud system
User experience
In the years of AX 2009 and AX 2012, we did not imagine that we could access our ERP from a Tablet, a phone or any pc. Working at home was rare and required a VPN or some system that allowed us to connect to the office, with all the security considerations that implies.
Today, our users demand mobility, modern tools that allow them to work both remotely and locally. Neither of the two previous versions of D365 Finance gave us these facilities.
All products in the D365 family are “responsive” and adapt to the user’s screen. It is true that it is not the most practical to work in your ERP from a smartphone, but we can very easily access queries and perform today many of the simplest tasks directly on this device. D365 Finance’s current screens are in line with the latest trends in web usability. The search engines built into the tool allow us to access menu items without having to memorize the entire path.
Benefits of migrating from Dynamics AX to D365
A recurring question we receive is: what does the new version do that my current version does not?
Without going into all the details, we are going to leave you with some summary tables where you can see by department the main new features in each section. Remember that when you migrate to D365, all the ERP functions of the selected version are activated.
The new version incorporates new topics that were not common in 2009 and 2012. All standard tax obligations are covered with D365.
Revertis complements D365 ERP with its own SII module, installed in more than 40 clients, both national and national headquarters of international organizations. Revertis also has its own module for the management of the tax on plastic packaging.
In the areas of warehouse and transport management there are a number of important improvements to consider, even more noticeable when migrating from AX 2009 to D365F.
There are also multiple advantages that are transversal to the ERP and that the customer can take advantage of with the new version.
For a complete guide to what’s new and improved in D365, please contact Revertis.
Advantages of working in a Cloud system
We can summarize the advantages of having your D365 ERP in the Cloud in six sections
Multi-platform access
D365 ensures smooth business processes, anywhere, anytime operations with browser-based user interface.
time with browser-based user interface. Provides access to virtually any device
any device (PC, tablet, phone) with any browser (IE, Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.) or platform Windows, Mac, and eliminates the need to rely on remote desktop.
System always up-to-date
With D365 the customer’s ERP is always up to date. Microsoft takes care of managing the updates of both the infra structure and the ERP. The customer is assured to always have the latest updates in their ERP.
BI integrated into ERP
With D365 Finance ERP you have real-time access to insights realized with predictive analytics powered by Microsoft Power BI without leaving the ERP.
Integrated BI simplifies data analysis that can lead to valuable business. Revertis assists you in preparing the most interesting views for your business in a user-friendly and convenient format.
Reduced maintenance cost
With the D365 Finance solution in the Cloud, your company can realize significant savings in the overall maintenance of your ERP. It eliminates the purchase and maintenance of servers, including:
- Required licenses supporting on-premise solution
- An empty server room, maintenance, monitoring and upgrading of the underlying platform (Windows, SQL, Server) and the application itself
- Reduce IT staff time dedicated to ERP to redirect them to tasks that bring value to the business
Flexibility
With D365 ERP in the Cloud your company has much more flexibility for growth.
The acquisition model is based on a monthly subscription per user includes:
- Flexibility in operating costs vs. investment costs
- No need to oversize ERP in anticipation of business growth
- Only buy what you need
- Elasticity to scale and grow based on your needs
Security
With the D365 Finance ERP Cloud solution, you can take advantage of the $1 billion Microsoft invests in secure data centers around the world. Microsoft creates robust security and access controls for applications and data with integrated features included in Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management. This infrastructure includes:
- Physical data center, network, connectivity and service hosting platform
- Built-in Microsoft Azure disaster recovery capabilities and 24/7 technical support to ensure cybersecurity
Why not migrate?
Do not hesitate to contact Revertis to evaluate and discuss the difficulties that prevent you today to make a favorable decision for the migration of your ERP to the Cloud. No matter the version in use in your company, in REVERTIS we are specialists in helping you to have the best tools with which you can focus the best way to achieve the objectives of your company.
