After more than 20 years on Dynamics GP, AP&G Catchmaster faced growing data inconsistencies, disconnected systems, and limited upgrade options. While day-to-day operations continued, inventory accuracy and reporting visibility remained persistent challenges. In this client testimonial, the manufacturing and distribution leader shares why they’ve moved to Business Central—and how a flexible, non-traditional implementation approach with… Continue reading From Dynamics GP to Business Central: AP&G Catchmaster’s Modernization Story
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Different Approaches to Migrating from Dynamics GP to Business Central
There are several ways to transition from Dynamics GP to Business Central. Based on over 20 years of implementation experience, I’ll outline the methods I’ve seen in practice — along with some candid insights. You may have come across programs promising Dynamics GP to Business Central migration in as little as one week. In certain… Continue reading Different Approaches to Migrating from Dynamics GP to Business Central
Transitioning from Dynamics GP to Business Central: Key Considerations
Navigating your ERP Future As organizations using Microsoft Dynamics GP face the reality of its planned end-of-life and reduced mainstream support, the need to evaluate their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) future has become urgent. Continuing to operate on an unsupported platform poses significant risks, including exposure to security vulnerabilities and a lack of critical updates.… Continue reading Transitioning from Dynamics GP to Business Central: Key Considerations
Microsoft Dynamics GP and Dynamics 365 Business Central – a Comparison
By now, if you’re a Microsoft Dynamics GP user, you’ve seen a lot of discussion about its future. You’ve likely had many recommendations to move to a new, cloud-based ERP solution, and even more recommendations about which enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to integrate. While it is a fact that Microsoft is putting more energy into the development of Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC), the decision… Continue reading Microsoft Dynamics GP and Dynamics 365 Business Central – a Comparison
GP to BC: Why Business Central Is the Right Fit Over D365 Finance
Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) will be discontinued after September 2029. While that deadline may seem far away, companies still using GP should begin thinking about transitioning to their next enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution. There are many advantages of staying with a Microsoft ERP offering over other, non-Microsoft ERP solutions. However, there has been confusion about which… Continue reading GP to BC: Why Business Central Is the Right Fit Over D365 Finance
Debunking 5 Myths About Migrating from Dynamics GP to Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics GP and Dynamics 365 Business Central are similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). However, they differ in terms of licensing, updates, and functionality. Another crucial consideration is that Microsoft announced it will no longer sell new Dynamics GP licenses as of April 1, 2025. They will discontinue Dynamics… Continue reading Debunking 5 Myths About Migrating from Dynamics GP to Business Central
ArcherPoint’s Ten Most Popular Blogs of 2024
As a leading Microsoft partner specializing in implementing and upgrading Dynamics 365 Business Central, we try to support the community with blog content that informs and explains. This year, ArcherPoint team members have been super busy with content covering topics such as security, reporting, upgrades, and much more. We close out the year with our… Continue reading ArcherPoint’s Ten Most Popular Blogs of 2024
ArcherPoint’s Most Popular Content in 2023
Every year, the experts at ArcherPoint work hard to provide informative content that covers a wide range of topics of interest to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central users, from How-To blogs that show you how to accomplish specific tasks in Business Central to technical articles that explain how things work under the hood in Business… Continue reading ArcherPoint’s Most Popular Content in 2023
Community Summit North America 2023: 8 Key Takeaways
Community Summit 2023 is now history, and based on the attendance, content, and general energy level, it’s hard to believe that the event came back live just two years ago. Here is a quick look at the highlights and what we’re most looking forward to in 2024. 1. Getting back to pre-pandemic numbers It was… Continue reading Community Summit North America 2023: 8 Key Takeaways
What’s the Future for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Your Business? Know your options.
If you’re a Dynamics GP user, the last few years may have confounded you. Is Microsoft going to continue to support GP or not? The short answer is: Yes, absolutely, they will continue to support GP for the foreseeable future. 100%! The long answer, however, is a bit more complicated. Microsoft’s commitment to GP Microsoft… Continue reading What’s the Future for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Your Business? Know your options.