Microsoft Dynamics 365 Bridge to the Cloud 2 Promotion

On January 1, 2023, Microsoft launched the “Bridge to the Cloud 2” promotion to support Dynamics customers moving from on premise versions of Dynamics GP, NAV, SL and AX to Dynamics 365 online offerings.

This promotion enables eligible commercial Dynamics on premises customers with an active Enhancement Plan (EP) to obtain discounted cloud licenses through the Cloud Solutions Provider Program, with partners like Jot Digital. 

Bridge to the Cloud 2 aims to facilitate a smooth transition to the cloud for Dynamics users. If you’re eligible, it’s a great opportunity to take advantage of the discounted pricing.  

Reach out to Jot Digital to learn if this promotion is right for you.

Key Details

Eligible Products: This promotion applies to customers migrating from most Dynamics on-premises perpetual products purchased through DPL to functionally similar Dynamics 365 online per-user offers available on NCE for commercial customers with a 3-year term.

Pricing:  Enjoy a 40% discount on the standard commercial list price.

Signup Period: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024.

Promotion Duration: Fixed 3-year term from enrollment. (Non-renewable) After promotion ends, normal pricing will apply.

Licensing Requirements:

Initial CSP value. Customer must purchase eligible Dynamics online licenses with an annualized greater than or equal to the annual EP renewal amount of their existing Dynamics on-premises license.

Maintain CSP value. Customers must maintain the minimum CSP license value during the promotional term. Customers who fail to meet this requirement, including as a result of cancelling or reducing their CSP subscription are liable for EP costs from the date that their paid EP ended (as well as 3% lapsed fees) and may not continue to receive promotional pricing/terms.

Active EP plan. Customer must have an active EP plan for the on-premises system being migrated (at the promotion enrollment). Customers with lapsed EP plans are ineligible (beyond a 30-day grace period). While customers with an active EP plan may enroll in the promotion at any time, no credit will be provided for the unused portion of the current EP plan’s term.

Functionally similar product. Migration must be to a functionally similar product. Permissible migration paths. (i.e. Microsoft Dynamics NAV on premises to Dynamics 365 Business Central)

Dual Access Rights. (For Business Central Licenses Only) During the promotional term, customers may continue to use, expand, and upgrade their legacy on-premises system while completing the migration without purchasing additional EP. Other EP benefits like affiliate license transfer remain available during this period. (Note: Expanding the number of on-premises users requires purchase of additional on-premises licenses).

This promotion is intended for customers committed to migrating to the cloud. Customers returning to or remaining on on-premises licenses after the promotional period who want Enhancement Plan (EP) benefits are subject to normal backpay and penalty policies.

NOTICE: Microsoft reserves the right to discontinue this promotion, and/or to modify these policies and the promotion’s terms, conditions and expected launch date, at any time.