Start Planning: Migrating from Dynamics GP to Microsoft Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics GP has long been a trusted ERP solution for small and medium-sized businesses. Yet, with the emergence of cloud technology and the shifting demands of the digital age, businesses are now presented with a compelling opportunity to elevate to Microsoft's new ERP experience Business Central.
Dynamics 365 Business Central represents the next generation of ERP solutions from Microsoft, designed to empower organizations with greater flexibility, scalability, and innovation. With its cloud-native architecture, intuitive user interface, and seamless integration capabilities, Business Central offers a modern and future-proof platform for managing your business.
Jot Digital, has a specialized team focused on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. We are helping clients move from their on premise version of Dynamics GP to the cloud. When we asked what compelled clients to move, these were their common reasons:
Why Consider Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
Flexibility and Scalability: Business Central offers cloud-based flexibility, enabling remote work and adaptability to changing business needs.
No More On-Premise Infrastructure: Say goodbye to managing servers and hardware. Business Central is fully cloud hosted.
Seamless Integration: Connect with other systems effortlessly, streamlining your operations.
Modern User Interface: Designed to enhance productivity and eliminate silos.
Business Intelligence and Analytics: Interactive dashboards provide real-time visibility into your data.
AI Capabilities with Copilot: Leverage AI for smarter decision-making.
Quick Comparison Table GP vs Business Central
| Feature | Dynamics GP | Dynamics 365 Business Central |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | On-premise or IaaS (not included) | Cloud (included) with an option for on-premise |
| Upgrades/Updates | Free service pack updates for GP 2019 October release and later; earlier versions require manual upgrades | Free and automated updates |
| Add-on Options | Large pool of add-ons | Large and rapidly growing pool of apps |
| PowerBI Integration | Requires some effort | Requires little effort |
| Budgeting | Setup and import Excel-based budgets, advanced capabilities through ISVs | Create multiple budgets for financials, revisions, analysis, and dimensional reporting |
| US & Canadian Payroll | Yes | Yes, through apps |
| Dynamics 365 Sales/CRM Integration | Significant effort | Little effort |
| Financial Reporting | Management Reporter and Jet Reports | Leverages account schedules and analysis views, can also use Jet Reports, or PowerBI |
| GL Account Structure | Multiple segments for structure | Dimensional chart of accounts |
| Purchase Orders | Requisitions, PO creation, separate inventory receipt, and 3-way PO invoice matching | PO creation, separate inventory receipt, and 3-way PO invoice matching, Does not have requisitions. |
| AI Capability | Lacks / Doesn't natively include AI features | Built-in generative AI with CoPilot |
Business Central is the trusted solution when migrating from your on-premise Dynamics GP to the cloud. It is time to take advantage of a modern user interface, scalable platform, integrated functionality and continuous innovation. If you are interested in migrating to Business Central or want to learn more about ERP - Jot Digital is here to help. Contact the JOT Team at hello@jot.digital.