If you are still using Microsoft Dynamics NAV today, you should consider switching to Dynamics 365 Business Central. With its advanced features and contemporary platform, Business Central can drastically improve the efficiency and future-proofing of your business operations.
The main differences from Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Business Central is designed for the future with cloud integration, regular updates, and advanced analytical tools that help companies grow and adapt in fast-changing markets. Below is a comparison showing the main differences between the two systems:
| Features | Dynamics NAV | Business Central |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | On-premise | Cloud-based with hybrid options |
| Updates | Restricted | Regular, automatic updates |
| User Interface | Traditional | Modern and user-friendly |
| Integration | Basic | In-depth with Microsoft 365 and other services |
| Accessed | Limited mobile | Fully mobile and remote access |
| Scalability | Less flexible | Highly flexible and scalable |
The added value of Dynamics 365 Business Central
The approaching end-of-life of Dynamics NAV makes the switch to Dynamics 365 Business Central even more urgent. This modern ERP solution not only offers advanced features and integrations, but also ensures that your IT environment remains secure and up-to-date, without worrying about outdated software. Key benefits at a glance:
1. Full cloud integration
Employees can access important company information from anywhere, which is essential for working from home and flexible working arrangements.
2. Integration with other tools
Seamless integration with Microsoft 365 tools such as Power Automate and the Power Platform, improves team collaboration through shared access to documents and data.
3. Cost savings
Dynamics 365 Business Central Optimises business processes through automation and integrated data analysis, leading to less wasted time and lower operational costs.
4. Continuous innovation
You always benefit from the latest features and security updates, without the need for manual updates. This is thanks to the Microsoft's Modern Lifecycle Policy.
5. Improved ease of use
The platform offers an intuitive user interface that is easier to navigate, allowing users to work faster and more efficiently.
6. Advanced analysis thanks to Artificial Intelligence
Integrated AI-driven analytics help you make better and faster informed decisions, increasing overall efficiency. Read here our article on the power of Microsoft Copilot for Business Central.
7. Flexibility and scalability
The cloud-based solution grows with your business (big or small) and adapts to changing business needs without major new investments.
Also prepared for new sustainability directives
In a world where sustainability is becoming increasingly important, Dynamics 365 Business Central helps organisations understand and reduce their environmental impact. From 2025, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) New sustainability reporting requirements for European companies. With Business Central, you can Easily monitor and report your CO2 emissionsso that you comply with laws and regulations and contribute to a sustainable future.
Some nice realisations
For very Voka Flanders with 11 branches, we achieved solidly optimised financial flow thanks to the transformation to Business Central. This case study can you here view in the form of a webinar with Erwin Nagels, IT Service Manager at Voka.
In addition, we took also the production process of Indupol firmly under the microscope, which ensured less error prone, an ERP & CRM seamlessly connected to Office 365.
Switch today and boost your business performance!
Don't let the move to a more modern and robust system be intimidating. Our team at VanRoey is ready to guide you through the entire process, from initial analysis to seamless implementation and follow-up.
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