There are many myths out there about upgrading old versions of Microsoft Dynamics NAV software that are simply not true! The myths Here are some of the most common myths we’ve heard, maybe you have, too: The reality The fact is, each one of these statements is false. Contrary to popular belief: And we can… Continue reading Debunking the Myths: Upgrade to Business Central, DON’T Reimplement
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Test before You Update: Custom Automated Testing in Business Central SaaS
Microsoft is continually updating Dynamics 365 Business Central code to optimize performance, improve security, and provide more built-in features in the product. Business Central has two major releases every year – one in Spring and one in Fall – plus minor releases throughout the year. However, enhancements made by Microsoft may break extensions written by… Continue reading Test before You Update: Custom Automated Testing in Business Central SaaS
Navigating Business Central SaaS Update Timelines: A Guide to Smooth Migrations and Upgrades
For years, we have advised clients running older versions of Dynamics NAV or Business Central on-premises to migrate to Business Central using a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. While some business users might still want to keep running their Business Central on premises, all Business Central deployments must be cloud-compliant to avoid additional charges,… Continue reading Navigating Business Central SaaS Update Timelines: A Guide to Smooth Migrations and Upgrades
Understanding Business Central’s Multi-Tenant Architecture: Customization, Security, and Scalability
Microsoft Business Central is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software that helps organizations manage their financials, operations, sales, and customer service. Business Central supports single and multitenant deployments. A tenant in Business Central is a dedicated and isolated environment that provides a single instance of the software for an organization to run its business processes… Continue reading Understanding Business Central’s Multi-Tenant Architecture: Customization, Security, and Scalability
8 Cool Things You Can Do in Business Central You Couldn’t Do in Dynamics NAV
In January 2023, Microsoft moved Dynamics NAV 2018 out of mainstream support. As the last version of Dynamics NAV produced by Microsoft, NAV 2018 users will no longer receive new features, only security updates. Dynamics NAV users are encouraged to upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, the next generation of NAV. Business Central (BC)… Continue reading 8 Cool Things You Can Do in Business Central You Couldn’t Do in Dynamics NAV
Upgrading to Business Central SaaS: What are the Pros and Cons?
As your business evaluates a potential upgrade to Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC), you will be asked to make several strategic decisions. One of these decisions is whether to run BC on-premises or utilize the cloud and proceed with a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution. The SaaS option works best for most businesses. But… Continue reading Upgrading to Business Central SaaS: What are the Pros and Cons?
Business Central 14 is Moving Out of Mainstream Support: What to Do Next
It made sense to upgrade Dynamics NAV to Business Central (BC) 14 a few years ago, but it doesn’t make sense to stay there any longer. Here are some of the reasons that so many companies upgraded to BC 14: What Happens in October 2023 When BC 14 Support Ends? It’s now 2023, and BC… Continue reading Business Central 14 is Moving Out of Mainstream Support: What to Do Next
Incompatible Extensions Error on Auto Update for Business Central SaaS
If you are running Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) in the cloud, you or your administrator might receive an error message saying the attempt to update the BC environment was unsuccessful “because one or more of the installed extensions is not compatible” (see Figure 1 for an example error message). This error indicates Microsoft tried… Continue reading Incompatible Extensions Error on Auto Update for Business Central SaaS
Debunking Myths Surrounding an Upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
In 2022, businesses are pursuing new revenue streams and launching multiple initiatives throughout the year, and having a granular understanding of new ERP software platforms can be a challenge for medium-sized companies. Furthermore, companies are sifting through misinformation or industry myths that have been perpetuated for years about ERP upgrade projects to Microsoft Dynamics 365… Continue reading Debunking Myths Surrounding an Upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Partner Support Is Crucial for Dynamics 365 Business Central SaaS Deprecated Code
Business approaches are changing all the time, and moving to Dynamics 365 Business Central SaaS offers IT departments the ability to focus on operations and leverage Microsoft ERP expertise with its online platform. The upside, of course, is no hardware or software to buy and maintain. However, companies need to be aware that code deprecations… Continue reading Partner Support Is Crucial for Dynamics 365 Business Central SaaS Deprecated Code