We are seeing a trend in which fewer and fewer consultants and developers have extensive experience with the legacy ERP solution Dynamics NAV (also known as Navision). This poses risks for companies that are still running this outdated software.
Dynamics NAV / Navision expertise within the Alistar Group
As part of the Alistar Group, we are proud to be Europe’s largest Dynamics NAV / Business Central partner. With offices in Belgium, the Netherlands, and France, and development teams in Spain, Portugal, and Argentina, we have the scale and expertise to provide our customers with the best possible support.
Our extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of Dynamics NAV enable us to provide high-quality services even to companies that, for whatever reason, are still running on NAV/Navision—even at a time when the availability of experienced consultants is declining. Still, as a company, you have to ask yourself how much longer you’re willing to accept the risks of an outdated system and whether it’s time to Upgrade to Business Central using one of our three upgrade methods.
Risks of Working with Outdated NAV / Navision Software
- Security Risks: Outdated software no longer receives regular security updates, leaving systems vulnerable to new threats and cyberattacks. See also this article About the NIS2 Cybersecurity Directive and Navision.
- Compliance Issues: Failure to comply with the latest regulations—such as digital invoicing, ESG compliance, etc.—can lead to legal issues and fines. You can find more information about digital invoicing and Peppol for NAV Navision here.
- Operational Inefficiencies: Outdated software can cause compatibility issues with new technologies, which reduces operational efficiency.
- Limited Support: With the decline in the number of experienced consultants and developers, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find adequate support and solutions for problems with Dynamics NAV.
Why Upgrade to Business Central?
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is the natural successor to Dynamics NAV and offers numerous benefits:
- Regular Updates: Business Central receives continuous updates and improvements, ensuring that your system is always up to date and secure.
- Enhanced Features: With advanced tools and integrations, Business Central offers a more efficient and effective way of working.
- Compliance: Business Central helps companies comply with the latest regulations and standards, such as the NIS2 Directive.
- Future-proof: By upgrading to Business Central, you ensure that your business has a flexible, scalable, and future-proof platform.
How do I upgrade from NAV to Business Central?
Although we at Alistar still offer the necessary expertise in Dynamics NAV, it is important to recognize the risks of working with outdated software. We strongly recommend that companies upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to take advantage of the latest technologies, enhanced security, and regulatory compliance.
Our upgrade specialists therefore offer several ways to upgrade:
E-book: Plan Your Upgrade to Business Central
In this e-book, we compare the 3 upgrade paths and we share best practices based on more than 100 upgrades. This will give you insight into the factors that influence the cost of an upgrade and how you can keep that cost as low as possible.
