In the dynamic business landscape, every business needs advancements to handle the competitive niche. Microsoft has moved forward with the latest cloud technology to automate business operations with advanced capabilities. Dynamics NAV has been upgraded to Microsoft Business Central and has the latest capabilities, such as advanced AI, seamless 365 integration, and predictive analytics.

Microsoft Navison

Navison ERP solution started in 1984 in Denmark, is designed for small and mid-sized businesses. Over the years, Navision grew and Microsoft gained it in 2002 and named as NAV.

Evolution of Traditional ERP NAV to Cloud-based Solution Business Central
Microsoft cast Dynamics 365 Business Central in 2018 as a cloud-powered ERP solution heir to Dynamics NAV. Business Central delivers NAV users a slick shift by incorporating standard characteristics with the benefits of cloud technology.

The latest ERP solution powered by the cloud has the latest capabilities to address rising dynamics business demands with scalable, available from anywhere, anytime, and customizable.

Business Central bridges the cleft between traditional on-premise systems and current cloud solutions. Businesses are using legacy systems presently and they plan to move forward with advanced cloud solutions. Business Central handles smoothly integrating cloud-powered solutions to operate the business operation smoothly.

Microsoft ended NAV license sales in 2019, though the company is relying on NAV specialists to handle their systems.

Dynamics NAV’s Core Feature in Business Central

Microsoft Business Central is the latest, cloud-based upgraded solution that preserves the core characteristics and customization functionality they have used in NAV. Microsoft users move in and around the Microsoft Ecosystem due to its capabilities and product qualities.

Coverage

NAV and Business Central both deliver effective ERP solutions wrapping finance, operations, CRM, and supply chain management, benefiting a wide range of industries.

Customization

Microsoft NAV has an exclusive customization feature that is vital for key benefits in Business Central and enables businesses to customize the solution according to their business requirements through new capabilities or system integrations.

Complete ERP Operations

NAV and Business Central both ERP Solutions have a broad range of capabilities to handle all the business operations like Finance, Production, Inventory, Warehouse, and order completion on a centralized platform.

Key Difference Between Business Central and NAV

Development Environment Overhaul

NAV utilized the C/SIDE environment and C/AL language, letting direct adaptations to the base code. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central utilizes Visual Studio Code and AL language, concentrating on elongations that add functionality without modifying the core system. This approach facilitates updates and upholds a clean, modular layout.

Licensing and Pricing Flexibility

NAV generally needed a considerable upfront investment, using a concurrent-user licensing model. Business Central transitions to a subscription-based model and charges per named user per month. This Software-as-service technique offers flexibility, scalability, and lower initial costs, allowing businesses to pay for what they use.

Cloud-based Platform and Enhanced Security

NAV is for an on-premise ERP solution, whereas Business Central is a cloud-based solution with higher scalability, lower infrastructure expenses, and accessibility from anywhere. Microsoft Azure platform with advanced data protection for security enhancement in Business Central.

Automatic Updates for Effortless Maintenance

In NAV, updates are manual and are usually disruptive. Microsoft Business Central facilitates this with automatic updates, providing all users are on the latest version with the tiniest disturbance. Automatic updates relieve the IT load and support businesses operating smoothly.

Easy Customization with Extensions

NAV customizations involved modifying the system directly and problematizing upgrades. The Business Central extension standard upholds customizations detached from the core system, facilitating the upgrade process and making transitions more comfortable to handle.

Microsoft 365, Analytics, and AI Integration

NAV’s integration with Microsoft services usually needed extra configurations. Yet Business Central easily merges with Microsoft 365, Power BI, and AI tools, letting businesses streamline workflows and enhance reporting. With the help of built-in analytics and data visualization through Power BI, businesses make informed, data-driven decisions. AI tools additionally improve by delivering predictive insights to empower better forecasting and planning based on real-time insights.

Navigating the Upgrade Path from NAV to Business Central

Cherriebs helps businesses upgrade from NAV to Business Central to acquire the latest ERP solutions with advanced capabilities handling rising business demands in the competitive business niche.

We have been handling ERP solutions since 2014. We have implemented a powerful ERP system for small, medium, and large enterprises in various industries. We have experience working with various products from the Microsoft Ecosystem to uplift businesses with the latest tech stack and advance their business growth.