ERP Modernization Blueprint: From Dynamics NAV to Business Central with Confidence, Clarity, and a Clear Plan
Microsoft has moved on from Dynamics NAV. Implementation Specialists will move you to Dynamics 365 Business Central with a proven methodology that protects the workflows you've built, the data you rely on, and the people who run your business every day.
Book Your Free AssessmentWhy NAV Customers Are Moving Now
Every version of Microsoft Dynamics NAV has aged out of mainstream support. For thousands of distributors, contractors, manufacturers, and service organizations, the question is no longer whether to move — it's when and how.
NAV End-of-Support Timeline
What End of Support Means for You
Why Business Central
Dynamics 365 Business Central is the direct, cloud-native successor to NAV — built on the same ERP foundation but redesigned for modern business.
Anywhere Access
Full ERP from any browser or mobile device.
Microsoft 365 Integration
Work with Business Central data directly from Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
Embedded Power BI
Real-time dashboards and role-based analytics without a separate reporting stack.
Power Automate Workflows
Automate approvals, notifications, and cross-system tasks with no code.
Automatic Updates
Microsoft delivers new capabilities twice a year with no upgrade project required.
Predictable Cost
Per-user subscription pricing replaces the server, database, and infrastructure stack.
Enterprise-Grade Security
Microsoft cloud infrastructure with continuous compliance and modern identity controls.
Microsoft is Helping You Move
Two active Microsoft programs make this the most cost-effective time in a decade to migrate off NAV.
Bridge to the Cloud 3
Eligible NAV customers receive a 30% discount on a three-year Business Central subscription. Enrollment open through December 31, 2027.
Business Central Migration Voucher
Offsets migration and deployment cost — up to 100% of Year 1 annual contract value, capped at $150,000 per qualifying deal.
Implementation Specialists will determine your eligibility and help you stack the right incentive as part of your free assessment.
Why Choose Implementation Specialists
Five reasons NAV customers pick IS to lead the move to Business Central.
Two Decades of Microsoft ERP Experience
We've implemented Microsoft ERP for more than 20 years. We know C/AL, AL extensions, ISV dependencies, and the practical reality that most NAV shops have quietly built workflows nobody documented. We honor what works and modernize what doesn't.
A Proven Seven-Phase Framework
Every migration follows the same disciplined path — no improvisation, no scope surprises. Named Fastest Implementation for Mid-Market Distribution ERP by G2.
Our Own Apps on Microsoft AppSource
We don't just implement Business Central — we build for it. Our published apps include Project COGS Detail Posting, overflow remittance printing, and solutions for Retention, Collections, and Enhanced Email.
Industry Depth Where It Counts
We serve mid-market distribution, mechanical contracting, manufacturing, and professional services — the same verticals that dominate the installed NAV base. Your consultant will speak your industry's language from Day 1.
Fixed-Scope, Predictable Delivery
You'll get a written scope, a fixed price for the defined work, and a realistic timeline. No open-ended time-and-materials engagements.
Our NAV to Business Central Migration Framework
Every project follows the same seven-phase framework — engineered for repeatability, transparency, and measurable outcomes.
| Phase | What Happens | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Discovery & Planning | What HappensNAV version audit, customization inventory, ISV inventory, data-quality signals, project charter | What You GetA written recommendation on Upgrade vs. Reimplementation and a preliminary incentive-eligibility view |
| 2. Analysis & Design | What HappensMap NAV to Business Central modules, chart of accounts, dimensions, security roles, and workflows | What You GetA signed design document and a fixed-scope Statement of Work |
| 3. Configuration & Development | What HappensConfigure Business Central, convert C/AL customizations to AL extensions where required, integrate ISVs | What You GetA working sandbox tenant with your data model in place |
| 4. Testing & Validation | What HappensData migration dry-runs, scenario-based UAT, integration testing, reconciliation | What You GetDocumented test results and a signed go-live readiness assessment |
| 5. Training & User Adoption | What HappensRole-based training for finance, operations, sales, and warehouse users; documentation library | What You GetA team ready to work in Business Central on Day 1 |
| 6. Deployment & Go-Live | What HappensProduction cutover, final data load, hypercare through first month-end close | What You GetA live Business Central environment with support at your elbow |
| 7. Post-Go-Live Optimization | What HappensConfiguration fine-tuning, expanded feature adoption, biannual release management | What You GetA managed-support relationship that keeps improving after go-live |
Two Paths — We'll Help You Pick the Right One
Every NAV customer is different. Our free assessment ends with a written recommendation on which path fits your situation — and why.
Full Upgrade
Best for organizations with meaningful history, transactional depth, and customizations that continue to deliver measurable value. We migrate master data, historical transactions, and open balances, and convert your C/AL customizations to AL extensions.
Reimplementation
Best for organizations that want a clean start on the modern platform. We migrate master data, opening balances, and setup — the essentials — and retire technical debt in the process.
What You Get with Implementation Specialists
Frequently Asked Questions
Most projects run three to six months, depending on your NAV version, customizations, and data scope. A reimplementation is typically faster than a full upgrade.
No. C/AL code is not supported in Business Central online. We convert to AL extensions, replace with native BC functionality, or substitute an IS-built or ISV app. The right approach depends on the business value of each customization.
A full upgrade preserves customizations and transactional history end-to-end. A reimplementation migrates essential data only — master data, opening balances, and setup — and starts clean. We recommend the right path during your free assessment.
All supported versions — NAV 2009 through NAV 2018, plus Business Central 14 on-premises. Older versions require intermediate upgrade steps, which we handle as part of the engagement.
Where your existing ISV publisher has a Business Central version, we migrate to it. Where a modern Business Central equivalent exists, we recommend it. Where neither is a fit, we may substitute an IS-built app or build a lightweight AL extension.
Business Central will feel familiar to any NAV user — the same core data model, forms, and posting logic — but the interface and navigation are modernized. We deliver role-based training for finance, operations, sales, and warehouse users as part of every project.
Hypercare is included through your first month-end close. After that, most customers move to an IS managed-support agreement that covers the biannual Microsoft release cadence, user support, and continuous improvement.
Every project is scoped to your business. Your free assessment produces a preliminary investment range, and the Statement of Work defines a fixed price for the agreed scope. Microsoft incentives can offset a meaningful share of the total.
Ready to Move Off NAV?
Start with a free 45-minute NAV Migration Readiness Assessment. You'll walk away with a clear recommendation, a realistic timeline, and a preliminary view of your Microsoft incentive eligibility. No obligation. No sales pressure. Just clarity.
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