For years, Microsoft Dynamics GP has been a reliable engine for managing finance, operations, and reporting. But as business needs evolve and Microsoft shifts its innovation to the cloud, many organisations are rethinking whether GP is the right platform for the future.
Enter Dynamics 365 Business Central - a modern, cloud-based ERP designed for growing businesses that want to be more agile, connected, and data-driven. If you're still running Dynamics GP, here’s why now is the time to seriously consider making the move.
- Microsoft is investing in the cloud - not GP
While Microsoft continues to support Dynamics GP, all new development and innovation are focused on Dynamics 365. That means no new major features for GP, and only regulatory or critical updates going forward.
In contrast, Business Central receives regular updates, new capabilities, AI integration, and enhanced connectivity with the Microsoft ecosystem - keeping your business future-ready.
- Cloud flexibility without the infrastructure burden
With GP, you're likely managing on-premise servers, updates, backups, and security patches. Business Central removes that burden entirely.
Hosted in Microsoft’s secure Azure cloud, it offers:
● Automatic updates (twice a year)
● Enterprise-grade security and compliance
● Access from anywhere, on any device
The result? Lower IT overhead, more predictable costs, and better business continuity.
- Seamless integration with Microsoft 365 and Power Platform
Business Central is natively integrated with tools like:
● Excel and Outlook - Send quotes or invoices directly from your inbox
● Teams - Collaborate and view records without switching apps
● Power BI - Real-time dashboards and data-driven decision-making
● Power Automate - Automate approvals and workflows across departments
With GP, these integrations require additional configuration and don’t always deliver a consistent user experience.
- Improved reporting and real-time insights
Business Central provides a unified data model, enabling up-to-the-minute insights across finance, sales, inventory, and operations. No more waiting for end-of-month reports or wrestling with spreadsheets. Business Central puts real-time decision-making at your fingertips.
- A clear migration path with Microsoft’s help
Worried about the complexity of moving from GP to Business Central? Microsoft has made the process smoother than ever with two key resources:
Bridge to the Cloud 2
A time-limited offer that:
● Gives you a 40% discount on Business Central Licences for a 3 year term
● Run GP and Business Central side by side for up to 3 years
● Move to the cloud at your own pace - with no double licensing costs
Find out more about Bridge to the Cloud
AIM Assessment (Assess, Innovate, Move)
● A free, structured evaluation that gives you:
● A full assessment of your GP environment
● A tailored roadmap to Business Central
● Expert guidance to reduce risk and accelerate success
Find out more about AIM Assessments
- Work with a partner that knows both GP and Business Central
At Advantage, we’ve been supporting Dynamics GP clients for 25 years - and we’re helping them modernise with Business Central every day. From your first conversation to go-live and beyond, we’ll ensure your migration is smooth, cost-effective, and adds value from day one.
Ready to move forward?
If you’re still on Dynamics GP, it’s time to explore what Business Central can do for your business. Whether you want to reduce IT costs, gain real-time insights, or future-proof your operations, we’re here to help.
🎯 Book your free AIM Assessment
📞 Or talk to us today at 020 3004 4600 or email hello@advantage.co.uk
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