Let’s start with a question, are you able to develop an older version of NAV into a modern day fit for purpose solution? The answer to this question is yes due to the technological innovations that have been developed, older Dynamics NAV solutions have shown their true value for businesses.
It goes without saying but NAV systems installed across businesses in the early 1990s are still just as important. However, it goes without saying that most of the chat around these systems are when are they going to be upgraded. Granted, completing an upgrade can give you access to a whole host of new and exciting features, not everyone is able to take advantage due to barriers such as time, cost and other more pressing issues across the business.
So, as mentioned the above question still stands: are you able to develop an older version of NAV into a modern day fit for purpose solution?
Understanding the true value of older Dynamics NAV solutions
As we briefly alluded to above, older Dynamics NAV solutions installed back in the 1990s have proved quite reliable and are still delivering good value for businesses.
Don’t underestimate upgrading barriers
It doesn't come as a surprise to learn that businesses have different hurdles to overcome when it comes to upgrades. Some such hurdles are things such as cost, time, uncertain outlook or more important issues that need dealing with that essentially stops an upgrade in its tracks.
Don’t neglect to understand that all solutions can be improved in one way or another
Even if you are having issues upgrading, older NAV systems are able to be improved in a whole host of different ways similar to those that you would gain via an upgrade.
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Ramping up old NAV systems through the use of third-party add-ons
Jet Reports
If you didn’t know this already, Jet Reports developed by insightsoftware is a leading Excel reporting tool that seamlessly works in conjunction with your Dynamics NAV solution. It is unreal to think that some businesses that are using Dynamics NAV still don’t have this tool. If you are one such business that doesn’t have it, then please reach out to one of our team today.
Power BI
You will notice that Power BI is Microsoft’s leading BI tool that is almost certainly becoming the go to option for many businesses when it comes to reporting. Even though its default use is for Business Central, other users of Dynamics NAV can use it. You don’t have to go big straight away you can start with a small project to review GL entries pulling in customer data to make your first foray into your NAV reporting. Give Advantage a call today to get started.
Power Apps
If you didn't already know this, Power Apps are Microsoft’s primary development platform to enable you to create any application. If you are looking to build an app to meet a certain purpose, you or Advantage can use Power Apps as the main development tool and seamlessly integrate it with your old NAV data. Interested in learning more? Give Advantage a call.
Sharperlight
Sharperlight is an enterprise business intelligence platform that allows you to access and evaluate business data across a variety of different platforms which enable your business to make truly informed and timely business decisions.
Furthermore, it's a secure "Out of the Box" solution designed for today's top financial accounting products such as Dynamics NAV which allows your business to create personalised dashboards, report packs and a powerful engine and integration framework delivering cutting edge business intelligence.
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Next Steps?
To sum everything up, older Dynamics NAV solutions can still prove to be extremely useful with the right adjustments. Businesses should be rest assured that they don’t need to be held for ransom when they are unable to upgrade for one reason or another. By choosing to go down the road of add-ons, you can improve older NAV solutions, showing that it is possible to transform an older NAV system into a more modern fit for purpose one. As well as this, if you do want to go down the path of an upgrade from Dynamics NAV to Business Central then simply reach out to one of our team today to discuss your specific requirements.
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