From NAV to Business Central: How to save up to 30% in costs through technical migration

Learn how your company can reduce costs, optimize workflows, and utilize a modern ERP solution from Microsoft by migrating from Navision (formerly Navision Software A/S) to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The switch from Dynamics NAV (Navision) to Business Central is more than just an update – it's a strategic move to a contemporary platform with AI-powered features, integrated business solutions, and advantages in daily operations.

Companies that switch from Navision to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central now benefit from higher performance and deeper integration into the Microsoft Dynamics 365 product family.

Thanks to Software as a Service, effort and operating costs are reduced, and updates run automatically. With Business Central, your business software becomes scalable, low-maintenance, and ready for future versions and products from Microsoft – including secure access for teams in Outlook and apps.

Every migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central begins with a thorough AS-IS analysis of your existing Dynamics NAV (Navision). We take into account your business processes and the current functional scope of your existing business software.

We evaluate:

• Your current system architecture in NAV (C/AL, servers, databases, infrastructure)
• Existing interfaces and integrations
• Add-ons, customizations, and individual applications in the ERP area
• Data volumes, performance, and Microsoft SQL aspects

Based on this, we develop a technical roadmap for your company using our proven transformation concept, including a testing and migration strategy as well as a compatibility check. We document the names, versions, and dependencies of add-ons or industry extensions to ensure a complete transfer to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

We discuss your processes in detail, eliminate legacy issues, and consider new requirements as well as future business processes. This gives you a clear overview of the technical and functional components of your Navision solution.

Your existing Dynamics NAV – also known as Navision system – is technically transferred to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Using the Microsoft Migration Tool, we securely transfer master, transactional, and financial data to Business Central.

In parallel, we configure your new instance, set up permissions and processes, and ensure that integrations and functions work together smoothly.

Through close integration with Microsoft Teams, Power BI, Outlook, and other business apps, your business software becomes part of a connected, productive work platform.

The new Copilot in Business Central assists users with routine tasks, suggests posting proposals, and simplifies work in purchasing, sales, and finance. This intelligent use of AI functions increases efficiency and reduces manual errors.

Software as a Service vs. On-Premises: Which option is right for you?

Our goal is a stable, efficient ERP architecture that maps business processes, supply chain management, finance, marketing, and customer service.
This allows you to benefit from business software that grows with your requirements, supports a wide range of products, and makes work easier.

We advise you on managing your solution, optimal use of availability, and individual industry extensions. Whether it's a Nav migration or a new implementation – our support ensures that everything remains performant, secure, and maintainable.

Data Migration and Migration Tool

We migrate your history, master data, and postings to Business Central in a structured manner – using the Microsoft Migration Tool.

In doing so, we pay attention to:

• Avoiding data silos
• Checking the functional scope
• Monitoring after go-live

After the go-live, the continuous optimization of your ERP solution Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central begins. We consider new products, business solutions, AI-based Copilot functions, and industry-specific extensions.

Our support does not end with the go-live – we continue to assist you to optimize your Business Central landscape for the long term and adapt it to the needs of your industries.

Upgrade or New Implementation – which is more economical?

Not every company benefits from a pure upgrade strategy. We compare for you:

• Upgrade: Adoption of existing processes, lower training effort, and quick implementation. Ideal if the existing setup and server infrastructure remain stable.
• New Implementation: Clean architecture, elimination of old structures, optimized performance, and lower maintenance. Perfect for companies that want to modernize their ERP history and build a flexible, future-proof ERP solution.
• Our experts will show you which path is most economical in terms of cost, flexibility, and future security.
• This keeps your system landscape modern, scalable, and ready for future products and versions of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Monitoring, Maintenance, and Support

After the migration, we take over the ongoing monitoring of your systems, check performance and data integrity, and offer proactive maintenance.

Thanks to our many years of experience as a certified Microsoft partner, you benefit from:

• Regular system checks and performance analyses
• Ongoing security and functional updates
• Direct support for technical questions or individual customizations

Thanks to our many years of experience as a certified Microsoft partner, we offer complete support for your ERP instances (NAV and BC), including task automation and reporting. This keeps your Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central platform up-to-date, secure, and optimally integrated into your business processes.

Our service portfolio and our wide range of services guarantee sustainable stability and support throughout the entire lifecycle of your ERP solution – from manufacturer updates to strategic further development.

By migrating from Navision or Dynamics NAV (NAV) to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, you create the foundation for modern, automated, and scalable ERP solutions.
Take the opportunity to modernize your business software, expand its functionalities, and fully leverage the advantages of the Microsoft infrastructure – from AI-powered Copilot functions to fully integrated business solutions.