End of Microsoft Support for Dynamics GP
Microsoft announced end of product support and updates for Dynamics GP on December 31. 2029.
Dynamics 365 Business Central could be the best long-term solution for most Dynamics GP clients. Find end dates timeline and details here.
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Dynamics 365 Business Central
With significant advancements and enhancements, many features that once required customization are now seamlessly integrated into the base product. Plus, the rapid growth of ISV extensions means you can find cost-effective solutions tailored to industry-specific requirements. Plus over 5,500 solutions are available in Microsoft Marketplace to extend your Business Central experience.
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A trusted team can guide and simplify your path to success. Stoneridge Software can help you navigate this process, ensuring a smooth transition from on-premises to a cloud solution. Stay ahead with the latest advancements and connect your team to what they need, when they need it.
We’re here to support GP clients as long as you need it.
But don’t wait to plan your journey! It takes businesses 9-12 months of planning to move business systems and between 3 and 12 months to implement, depending on business complexity. We can help!
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Business Central Foundation Packages
Designed to help you move to the cloud with core functionality at a predictable, fixed cost.
What to Expect When Upgrading to Business Central
Making the Move: A Closer Look at Transitioning from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365
Comparing Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central
What’s your plan for Dynamics GP?
Top 6 Advantages of Moving from On-premise to Dynamics 365 Business Central
You Have Options for Dynamics GP: Support, Cloud Hosting, Dynamics 365 Migration
Learn more about partnering with Stoneridge to learn if Dynamics Business Central is the best move for you.
6 Reasons to Upgrade from
Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central
1. Microsoft Cloud
Microsoft is an identified leader in the cloud space. Here are some of the benefits of Microsoft cloud-based Dynamics 365 Business Central:
- Microsoft Maintained Infrastructure
- Active Directory Security (Same as 365)
- Security Monitoring & Threat Management by Microsoft
- Intrusion detection
- Penetration testing
- Scalability
- Consistent Upgrades
- Automatic Backups
- No need for hardware
2. Cost of Ownership
More visibility
Less time spent on maintenance and infrastructure frees up your workforce to do more. A cloud model provides more visibility into the hard costs or operating expenses of your solution and a more predictable cost over time.
3. Predictable Updates
- Regularly scheduled updates
- Always on the latest version
- No more large upgrades to plan or pay for
4. Modern User Experience + Platform
- Intuitive and familiar look and feel
- Eliminate the need for RDP and VPN
- Access anywhere, anytime
- Common Data Service
5. More Functionality
+ App to Suit
- Create multiple budgets for financials, revisions, analysis, and dimensional reporting
- Intelligent Edge
- Late Payment Predictions
- Cash Flow Functionality
- Warehouse Management
- Office 365 – Enhanced Integration
- Dynamics 365 Enhanced Integration
- Enhanced Approval Workflows
- Job Costing and Projects
- Enhanced Inventory Functionality
- Robust Reporting Options
- Extension Development
- Robust Manufacturing: Production orders, bill of materials, inventory forecasting, & more
6. Business Insights
- Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence (Al)
- Power Platform
- Power Bl
- Flow
- PowerApps
Migration Success Stories
Agriculture
Black Gold Farms Moves from Dynamics GP to Business Central for a Modern, Connected Future
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Agriculture
Agassiz Seed & Supply Eliminates Manual Processes, Gains Insight to Inventory and Sales Orders
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Nonprofit
Boosting Efficiency and Automating Processes: A Nonprofit’s Journey from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central
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