If you are a business using Microsoft Dynamics GP and thinking of migrating to Dynamics 365 Business Central, this blog is for you. Both GP and Business Central are comprehensive ERP solutions for mid-sized businesses. A key benefit of GP to Dynamics 365 BC migration is that Business Central’s cloud-based architecture provides greater flexibility and scalability. With Microsoft discontinuing future application releases for GP, transitioning to Business Central is a strategic move to ensure business continuity, modernization, and long-term growth.
The two approaches to adopting Business Central include:
- Full Migration to Business Central – Move completely to Business Central, migrating historical data or starting fresh with opening balances.
- Hybrid Approach – Continue using GP on-premises, while integrating with an online instance of Business Central to leverage cloud capabilities.
Both approaches allow your business to leverage the Cloud and drastically increase the speed of your digital transformation journey.
Key Benefits of Moving to Business Central
- Advanced Analytics & AI-Powered Insights
Availability of data on the cloud enables leveraging the analytics and reporting capabilities /tools. Power BI coupled with the Azure offering to store and manage huge data is worth investing in. The starting point is the embedded Power BI within Business Central. - AI & Machine Learning for Smarter Operation
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central integrates advanced AI capabilities, including predictive analytics, intelligent cash flow forecasting, and automated decision-making—features not available in Dynamics GP. With the introduction of Microsoft Copilot, Business Central now offers AI-driven assistance directly within the application, streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity. For example, Copilot can generate engaging product descriptions using product attributes, helping businesses launch products faster and more efficiently. - Collaboration solutions
A major advantage of Business Central is its tight integration with Microsoft 365, Power Automate, and Customer Engagement (CE), streamlining workflows across departments. With tools like Power Apps and Power Automate, businesses can automate repetitive tasks, improve efficiency, and enhance collaboration. - Mobility
Business ‘on the move’ with multiple devices adds another dimension to the way the operations are currently executed auto upgrades more hassles around investing in software upgrades each time Microsoft releases a new version or a hotfix. Business Central is auto-upgraded by Microsoft and the new features are available with every update. - Disaster recovery
Business Central is available on Microsoft Azure with an uptime Microsoft SLA of 99.9%. The data gets replicated in more than one Azure data center – providing quick disaster recovery solutions. - Maintenance Cost
The cost of infrastructure management and maintenance for your business is significantly reduced. Microsoft manages the infrastructure for you and the pains and anxiety of infrastructure upgrade/ monitoring/ management completely goes away.
Alletec, a Microsoft AIM Modernization Center, has successfully helped numerous businesses seamlessly migrate from Dynamics GP to Business Central with minimal disruption, complete data integrity, and optimized workflows. If you’re considering moving to Business Central, our complimentary migration assessment can help you evaluate the best path forward. Book a Free Consultation Today & Future-Proof Your Business!
