Migration from Dynamics NAV to D365 Business Central
Why migrate from Dynamics Navision to Dynamics 365 Business Central?
Dynamics NAV, known as Navision, has been a key business solution for years. However, with the technological evolution, Microsoft has consolidated its efforts into Business Central, a modern cloud-based platform that ensures greater functionality, flexibility and scalability. Migrating to Business Central not only upgrades your system, but also prepares your company to meet future challenges with advanced tools and greater connectivity.
As an official Microsoft partner specializing in D365 Business Central, we at Revertis understand the complexities of this transition and are here to facilitate it.
Benefits of migrating to D365 Business Central
Cloud platform and full accessibility
Business Central is a SaaS (Software as a Service) solution, which means it is completely cloud-based. This allows remote access from any device, facilitating business mobility. It also eliminates the need for local servers, reducing maintenance costs.
Continuous updates and guaranteed support
Unlike Dynamics NAV, which operates on static versions, D365 Business Central receives regular automatic updates. This ensures that your system is always up to date with the latest features, security enhancements and compatibility.
Integration with the Microsoft ecosystem
Business Central is designed to natively integrate with tools such as Microsoft 365, Power BI and Power Apps. This enables a seamless experience between day-to-day tasks, advanced analytics and process automation.
Improved User Experience
D365 Business Central’s modern and intuitive interface improves the user experience, reducing the learning curve and making it easier for teams to adopt.
Greater scalability
As your business grows, D365 Business Central can easily adapt to new needs. From advanced financial management to supply chain optimization, this tool is designed to evolve with you.
Key differences between Dynamics NAV and D365 Business Central
Infrastructure
Dynamics NAV can be deployed locally or in the cloud, but with certain limitations. On the other hand, D365 Business Central is completely cloud-based as a SaaS solution, offering greater flexibility and accessibility.
Updates
While Dynamics NAV requires manual and sporadic updates, D365 Business Central receives regular, automatic updates, ensuring that you are always up to date with the latest enhancements and features.
Integrations
Dynamics NAV has more limited integrations, which can make it difficult to connect with other tools. In contrast, D365 Business Central integrates natively with the Microsoft ecosystem, such as Microsoft 365, Power BI and Power Apps, providing a more seamless and connected experience.
Accessibility
Accessing Dynamics NAV from outside the office requires advanced configurations. In contrast, D365 Business Central allows access from any device with an Internet connection, providing total freedom and mobility.
Scalability
Dynamics NAV offers more restricted scalability options. D365 Business Central, on the other hand, is designed to grow with your business, easily adapting to changing business needs.
Steps to upgrade from Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central
Migrating from Dynamics NAV to D365 Business Central is not simply a software upgrade. It is a strategic transformation that must be carefully planned to maximize benefits. At Revertis, we follow a proven process that includes:
Initial Assessment
We analyze the current version of Dynamics NAV, your business processes and implemented customizations. This allows us to identify your company’s specific needs and design an appropriate migration plan.
Data preparation
Data cleansing and structuring is essential prior to migration. This includes eliminating redundant data and ensuring that all information is ready to be moved to the new system.
Choice of migration approach
Depending on your situation, there are different paths to migration:
- Reimplementation: Configuration of a new environment from scratch. Ideal if you are looking to optimize processes.
- Technical conversion: Migrate the existing database, keeping the customizations.
- Hybrid: A combination of both approaches.
Implementation and testing
We configure Business Central to your specific needs, move the data and perform extensive testing to ensure that everything is working properly.
Training and support
We ensure that your employees are trained to use the new platform, maximizing their adoption and productivity.
Common migration challenges (and how we solve them)
1.- Customization management
Many companies have customized Dynamics NAV to their unique needs, which can complicate migration. At Revertis, we analyze each customization to decide whether it should be maintained, enhanced or replaced with native D365 Business Central functionality.
2.- Resistance to change
Implementing a new platform can generate doubts in the team. That’s why at Revertis we offer customized training sessions and ongoing support to ensure a smooth transition.
3.- Operational disruptions
We ensure that the migration to Business Central has minimal impact on your daily operations through careful planning and rigorous testing.
Success stories: Companies that made the leap with Revertis
Numerous companies have already trusted Revertis to carry out their migration from Dynamics NAV to Business Central. Some examples include:
- Retail company: Improved inventory management and reduced order errors through integration with Power BI.
- Logistics company: The implementation of Business Central allowed them to optimize route planning and access real-time data from anywhere.
- Manufacturing business: With the migration, they were able to automate critical processes and reduce operating costs by 20%.
Why choose Revertis as your migration partner?
At Revertis, we are specialists in Microsoft solutions and have extensive experience in successful migrations. Our team works closely with you to design a strategy tailored to your specific needs. In addition, we offer:
- Customized consulting: Each company is unique, and so are our solutions.
- Comprehensive support: From planning to implementation and beyond.
- Constant innovation: We keep up with the latest Microsoft technologies and updates to ensure you always have a competitive edge.
Future-proof your business with D365 Business Central
Migrating from Dynamics NAV to D365 Business Central is not just an upgrade, it is an opportunity to modernize your company and take advantage of the full potential of cloud solutions. With benefits such as greater accessibility, advanced integrations and scalability, Business Central is positioned as the best option for companies looking to stay competitive in a constantly evolving business environment.
At Revertis, we are ready to help you take this step smoothly and efficiently – contact us today to get started!
