Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Dynamics 365 Business Central
01Compatibility check
We assess your NAV version, customizations and integrations.
The direct upgrade
NAV became Business Central. This upgrade is closer than you'd think.
Business Central is built on the same foundation as Dynamics NAV, so more of what your team already knows carries forward than in almost any other ERP migration.
- Free compatibility check
- Live in 6–8 weeks
- Familiar for your team
Set expectations right
What stays familiar, and what actually changes
Your team keeps the structure and screens they know, and gains a modern, always-current platform.
Stays the same
Familiar from NAV
- Core data structure. Customers, vendors, items and chart of accounts map almost directly.
- AL / extension logic. Modern NAV customizations built on extensions carry forward with minimal rework.
- General navigation feel. Role centers and list views will feel immediately familiar to your team.
What's new
Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Cloud-first hosting. Runs as SaaS by default, with no more on-premise server maintenance.
- Native Power Platform. Power BI, Power Automate and Power Apps connect without middleware.
- Continuous updates. Two automatic feature updates a year instead of major version projects.
The process
A shorter path than most ERP migrations
Three steps, typically 6–8 weeks from kickoff for a standard NAV environment.
- 01Compatibility check
- 02Re-platform & migrate
- 03Go-live
02Re-platform & migrate
Extensions are rebuilt where needed, and your data is migrated and validated.
03Go-live
Typically 6–8 weeks from kickoff for a standard NAV environment.
FAQ
Questions about upgrading from NAV
How long does a NAV to Business Central upgrade take?
Typically 6–8 weeks from kickoff for a standard NAV environment. Older versions or heavy customization can add time, and the compatibility check tells you up front.
Is the compatibility check really free?
Yes. We assess your NAV version, customizations and integrations at no cost, and tell you whether an interim step is needed before you commit to anything.
Will our customizations carry over?
Customizations built as extensions carry forward with minimal rework. Older code-level modifications are rebuilt as extensions where needed, so they keep working through future updates.
Will our team need retraining?
Much less than with other ERP moves. Role centers and list views will feel familiar; training focuses on what's new, such as Power BI reporting and automated workflows.
We're on Dynamics GP, not NAV.
GP moves follow a different path. See Upgrade from GP, or Business Central implementation if you're coming from another system.
Running Dynamics NAV? This is usually the shortest path forward.
A free compatibility check tells you exactly what to expect.