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Upgrade Dynamics NAV to Business Central
We move NAV 2009 to 2018 systems onto Business Central, online or on-premises, and rebuild your customisations as AL extensions so future updates do not break them.
Where your NAV version stands
Microsoft's extended support end dates for NAV and Business Central 14 on-premises. After these dates there are no more security fixes or tax updates.
Dates follow Microsoft's fixed lifecycle policy. Not sure which version you run? Ask us to check.
Why the upgrade is more than a version change
NAV customisations were written in C/AL directly inside the base application. Business Central does not allow that. Customisations must become AL extensions that sit beside Microsoft's code, so that Microsoft can update the base application without overwriting your changes.
That means each customisation is reviewed, rewritten or retired. It is the biggest part of most upgrades, and it is where a development team saves you the most time.
What the upgrade covers
- A list of every customisation, report and add-on, with a decision for each: rebuild, replace with standard features, or retire
- C/AL to AL conversion and extension development
- Data upgrade through the supported Business Central upgrade path
- Reports rebuilt as RDLC or Word layouts
- Integrations reconnected through Business Central APIs
- Test cycles in a sandbox with a copy of your company data
- Go-live, plus support through your first month-end close
The health check
Before any project starts, we review your system and give you a written report. It covers your current version and build, the number and size of customisations, add-ons and their Business Central status, database size, and the recommended path: upgrade, or re-implement on a clean Business Central.
You get an effort estimate and a list of risks. The report is yours to keep, whether or not you upgrade with us.
Common questions
Should we upgrade or re-implement?
Upgrade when your NAV processes still fit the business and your customisations are worth keeping. Re-implement when the system has grown messy, or when standard Business Central now covers what your customisations do. The health check recommends one or the other with reasons.
Which NAV versions can you upgrade?
NAV 2009 through NAV 2018, and older Business Central on-premises versions such as Business Central 14.
Will our add-ons still work?
Many add-on vendors have Business Central versions; some do not. We list every add-on in the health check and say whether it has a Business Central version, needs replacing, or can be dropped.
Can we move straight to Business Central online?
A NAV system is first upgraded to Business Central on-premises. From there, the data can be moved to Business Central online with Microsoft's migration tools.