Hi All
Disclaimer: This is my opinion only.
While Business Central is being developed at a rapid rate, it does not have the maturity and functionality of Microsoft Dynamics GP. If you have a plain GL, AR, AP system then it might be an option for you (as long as you have fast and reliable internet).
If you have other modules from Microsoft (such as Project Accounting, Field Service, Manufacturing, etc.) or modules from ISVs (Independent Software Vendors), then moving to Business Central is likely to be a downgrade with much functionality lost. It would also probably be a re-implementation as there is no one-click migration.
Microsoft Dynamics GP has a new version scheduled for release before the end of the year (not sure of exact dates yet), It is not confirmed, but I hope it will be labelled as "Microsoft Dynamics GP 2020". When this new version releases there will be at least 5 years of full support and another 5 years of maintenance support. That gets us to at least 2030 and probably beyond...
Please read my article on the topic:
Microsoft Dynamics GP is a cash cow for Microsoft and they will not want to kill the cash cow, even though their sales and marketing team have been spreading misinformation (or at least giving the wrong impression) about the future of Microsoft Dynamics GP.
At this stage what I have been hearing on the grapevine is that Microsoft Dynamics GP customers who believe the hype (possibly because of their partners scaring them) are more likely to move to a non-Microsoft product than Business Central.
Regards
David
PS: I wonder if my MVP Status will be renewed on the 1st July?
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David Musgrave MVP, GPUG All-Star
Managing Director
Winthrop Development Consultants
Perth, Western Australia
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Original Message:
Sent: Jun 24, 2019 09:24 AM
From: Michael Gummel
Subject: Dynamics 365 | Dynamics GP
@Chris Donnelly there are really two different tools that would be used to move data to Dyn365 from GP. One will do "open" transactions and one will do "historical". The "historical" one is still relatively new and my understanding that it is being tweaked as they go.
If you are considering a move, i'd suggest having a serious conversation with your partner as your data is only a piece of the implementation. BC requires substantial process changes and users need to get used to a new way of processing.
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Michael Gummel
Prod Engineer
Paradigm Technology Consulting
Allentown NJ
mgummel@ptcllc.com
Original Message:
Sent: Jun 24, 2019 08:46 AM
From: Chris Donnelly
Subject: Dynamics 365 | Dynamics GP
Janelle,
Does the data replication tool you mentioned handle 'open' transactions/balances, or just history?
Has anyone used it for a system migration?
Chris
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Chris Donnelly
Sr Mgr of Info Systems and Financial Reporting
Healthmark Industries
Original Message:
Sent: Jun 22, 2019 06:07 PM
From: Janelle Riley
Subject: Dynamics 365 | Dynamics GP
While Microsoft will continue to support Dynamics GP for at least the next several years, nearly all of Microsoft's mid-market ERP development resources have been reallocated to Dynamics 365 Business Central. Business Central is now Microsoft's premier mid-market application.
Our company has been a Dynamics GP partner for over 20 years, and due to Microsoft's change in direction, we have chosen to develop a Business Central practice as well. Most Dynamics GP partners are starting to work on this transition.
My suggestion would be to continue using Dynamics GP, but to start to learn more about D365 Business Central. If you plan to add significant functionality to your Dynamics GP instance in the future, I recommend that you consider migrating to Business Central as an alternative to investing significant dollars into Dynamics GP. Not to say that you should migrate - just that you should at least look at it as an option.
Microsoft has developed a data replication tool which will bring GP history into Business Central (except for Project Accounting and Manufacturing data). However, migrating to Business Central requires significant process changes, retooling, and training. So it is still a significant project.
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Janelle Riley
CEO
Syvantis Technologies, Inc.
Baxter MN
Original Message:
Sent: Jun 20, 2019 12:01 PM
From: Venketesh Subramony
Subject: Dynamics 365 | Dynamics GP
I see the latest version of GP is 2018. Is microsoft planning to face out Dynamics GP and transition to Dynamics 365?
What is the roadmap for Dynamics GP for next couple of years?
Can someone please help me understand.
Thanks Venketesh
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Venketesh Subramony
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Washington DC
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