Every version of Dynamics NAV and Dynamics GP is on a fixed support timeline. Once mainstream and extended support end, there's no further path to patch or extend the system — only migration. We help you move on your schedule, not one forced on you by a deadline.
Once a NAV or GP version passes its final support date, Microsoft stops issuing security patches, tax and regulatory updates, and technical fixes. The system keeps running — but every month it does, it becomes a slightly larger risk, and the eventual migration gets a little more expensive.
No further patches means unresolved vulnerabilities accumulate, with no fix coming.
Tax rules and statutory reporting requirements change every year — an unsupported system stops keeping up.
The longer heavily customized systems run past support, the more work it takes to untangle them later.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is the current, cloud-capable successor to both product lines. Migrating gets you back onto an actively supported roadmap — plus the Power Platform, Copilot, and integration options neither legacy system offers. This upgrade path feeds directly into our full Business Central practice, covering everything from initial go-live through ongoing extension and support. Explore our Business Central services →
NAV's data model and much of its extension logic map closely to Business Central, which typically means a cleaner, faster migration path than starting from scratch — especially when customizations are reviewed and rebuilt as upgrade-safe extensions rather than carried over as-is.
GP migrations involve a more significant remodel — different data structures and business logic — but represent an opportunity to correct years of workaround processes and move to a genuinely modern, cloud-based platform.
Full review of your current customizations, integrations, and data quality before anything is scoped.
A migration blueprint with a fixed scope, cost, and timeline — reviewed with you before work begins.
Data migration, extension rebuilds, and parallel testing to confirm the new system matches before cutover.
Post-migration support and training from the same team, so day-one issues get same-day answers. Optional add-ons at this stage include Power BI reporting setup and digital intelligence/CRM readiness work once the core migration is stable.
| Capability | Dynamics NAV / GP | Business Central |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft support status | Fixed, expiring lifecycle | Actively supported |
| Deployment | On-premises (typically) | Cloud, on-premises, or hybrid |
| Access | Windows client / on-site | Web, mobile, and desktop |
| Power Platform (BI, Apps, Automate) | Limited or add-on | Native |
| Copilot & AI features | — | ✓ |
| Update model | Manual, infrequent | Regular platform updates |
| Extensibility model | Direct code customization | Upgrade-safe AL extensions |
| Licensing | Perpetual / legacy | Subscription (SaaS or on-premises) |
General comparison for planning purposes — your specific NAV or GP version, customizations, and licensing agreement affect the exact migration path. We'll map yours precisely during the assessment.
Moving off NAV or GP is a natural point to retire static legacy reports and manual Excel exports in favor of governed Power BI dashboards built on your new Business Central data. See our Power BI & reporting services →
A planned migration costs less and disrupts less than an emergency one. The earlier the assessment, the more options stay open.