Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Migration to the cloud
Target audience
SMB customers using Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, or Microsoft Dynamics SL.
Customer mindset
Microsoft Dynamics customers have been using their on-premises solutions for years and change is not easy. Most customers understand there are benefits to moving to the cloud but think the costs and time commitment outweigh any advantages. However, with the AI-based technology advancements available only in the cloud, it has never been more important to modernize. In addition to gaining the proven productivity, security, and data visibility benefits of Microsoft’s cloud, migration positions organizations to take advantage of these new, transformational technologies. 
Migration Objectives

Building a migration roadmap takes time and commitment. Follow these steps to support and accelerate your customers’ adoption of Dynamics 365 Business Central.

1. Start the conversation to gauge your customers’ mindset and needs and discuss the benefits they can achieve with Dynamics 365 Business Central.

2. Define a migration path by using available guidance and assessment offerings to determine the best path forward, whether that is a standard migration, starting fresh with a net new Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation, or envisioning migration as part of a larger transformation.

3. Prove value through ROI and business value tools, ensuring customers are aware of Migration Assessment and Bridge to the Cloud 2 offers.

4. Accelerate delivery by using Microsoft tools, services, and methodologies to speed time-to-value and ensure predictable outcomes. 

Why should customers choose to migrate?
​Dynamics GP, SL, and NAV are older, on-premises products that have limited cloud capabilities and product roadmaps as they are out of mainstream support. Instead of paying for annual maintenance agreements to maintain on-premise products and an aging physical infrastructure, customers could apply that budget to move to a business management solution that allows them to adapt faster, work smarter, and perform better. 
What benefits do customers get in transitioning to Dynamics 365 Business Central? 
​Business Central is cloud-first solution that lets you work smarter across finance, sales, service, project, and operations teams, with built-in generative AI and machine learning capabilities. If you are running an older Dynamics on-premises solution, you will get new application features, as Business Central continues to be enhanced with new features in two major annual releases. Deep integration with Microsoft 365, Teams, and Power Platform solutions like Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate add even more value. Business Central is securely deployed on Azure for greater security and compliance. 

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