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Migrate to Business Central: Options for Dynamics NAV and Dynamics GP customers

Posted September 17, 2026

Microsoft is keeping pace with your business and your expectations.

Microsoft is moving away from legacy on-premises ERP solutions like Dynamics NAV and Dynamics GP to a modern cloud-based ERP system – Business Central. For organizations using Dynamics NAV or Dynamics GP, now is the time to start planning how and when you will migrate to Business Central.

With a new ERP, you want your systems and software to do more without creating more complexity. You want these same systems to be more secure and have the ability to connect and analyze data across different platforms. Furthermore, you want to stay ahead of the curve and not fall behind. You get all of this and more with Business Central.

Microsoft updates and service ending for Dynamics NAV and Dynamics GP

Dynamics NAV and Dynamics GP have been trusted ERP solutions for small and medium sized businesses for many years. Microsoft has communicated they are ending service and support for these systems.

Dynamics NAV timelines:

Extended support for Dynamics NAV will end in January 2028.
In 2031, customers will no longer be able to renew Service Plans or subscription licenses or purchase additional licenses for existing deployments.

Dynamics GP timelines:

In 2029, GP upgrades and support will end.
Extended support and critical security patches will end completely in 2031.

Migrate to Business Central

Organizations running NAV or GP should plan the move to Business Central as a part of your broader strategy to make your systems and business processes more efficient.

What does Business Central offer?

Everything under one roof. Business Central brings together finance, operations, sales and service, manufacturing, project management and more within one system.

Easily integrate AI and automation. Business Central has built-in AI capabilities to automate routine tasks, improve service, and support smart decision-making.
Continuous updates keep you current. Business Central operates with continuous updates, which eliminates the need for costly upgrade cycles while improving your performance and system security.
Integrate your Microsoft tools. Business Central offers connected workflows and integration with Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, Power Platform, Excel and more.
Reduce IT complexity. When your ERP operates in the cloud, you spend less time and resources managing infrastructure and upgrades, all while improving your security and scalability.

Check out these Microsoft resources to learn more about the comparison between NAV and Business Central, and between Dynamics GP and Business Central.

Support for your transition

Organizations that begin evaluating their options today will have greater flexibility with their migration and the timing. In short, it is important to start your planning now.

JoeDynamics helps organizations of all sizes and in all sectors make the transition to Business Central. We will assess your current environment, including the integrations and customizations you already work with. We will migrate your core data, establish your reporting and security needs, and work to ensure your operations and processes continue smoothly. We will recommend the right approach, timeline and strategy to reach the point where your business can confidently go live with Business Central.