How it all began: The ERP System Navision

Navision was one of the most popular ERP solutions worldwide. It was first renamed Dynamics NAV and then Dynamics 365 Business Central in 2018. Even though the ERP system is no longer called that today, the name “Navision” is still very common.

Navision is an ERP system. With the help of Navision software (since 2018 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central), small and medium-sized companies can manage, automate and optimize their business processes.

The costs for Navision (since 2018 Dynamics 365 Business Central) depend on the following criteria: Deployment option (Cloud, On-Premises), licensing (Essentials, Premium, Team Members), and number of users.

You can find an overview on our Prices page.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV is the successor to the ERP solution Navision. After the system was initially known as Navision, Microsoft renamed it Microsoft Dynamics NAV. However, it was then renamed again in 2018 and became known on the market as Dynamics 365 Business Central, which it still is today.

The name changes go hand in hand with Microsoft’s optimizations and expansion of the offering.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is the successor to the ERP solution Dynamics NAV and Navision. After the system was initially known as Navision, Microsoft renamed it to Microsoft Dynamics NAV. However, it was then renamed again in 2018 and became known on the market as Dynamics 365 Business Central, which it still is today.

The name changes go hand in hand with Microsoft’s optimizations and expansion of the offering.

Basically, the Microsoft ERP solution is a software solution that has been improved and enriched with functions and deployment options over the last few years. In the process, there have been three major changes to the name.

Navision was the original name of Microsoft’s software solution. It was then renamed Microsoft Dynamics NAV. This was followed in 2018 by the last renaming for the time being to Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Even though the ERP solution Navision has been replaced by Dynamics NAV or Dynamics 365 Business Central, we continue to support our customers in older versions.

Of course. You can find all the information on our Partner Switch page.

There are different methods for upgrading from Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central. Generally, the waterfall model or an agile approach are distinguished. We have developed our own agile methodology:

First, we conduct rough planning within 3-4 days (all necessary functionalities, project start, framework conditions).

Then, we proceed with the implementation in 4-week iterative phases or sprints. In each phase, we plan the sprint, conceptualize the tasks and the budget, and implement them. At the end of each phase, the client must test the implementations and assess the quality. Then, the next implementation phase begins. Any tasks that are not completed are carried over to the next implementation phase. This process is repeated in each of the implementation phases.

At the end, the implementations are compiled. Then, we train your team and let them extensively test the system before going live.

You can find all the information about upgrading from Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central on our Upgrade page.

The method and duration of setting up Dynamics NAV (since 2018 Dynamics 365 Business Central) vary from company to company. Various factors come into play, such as deployment option, size, and the proportion of individual requirements.

The deployment of the online solution takes only a few minutes. The duration of setting up your on-premises solution is longer, primarily due to the setup of the on-premises (local) components, including necessary server systems (database, application, etc.). Additionally, the following points are relevant:

• Possible support during system introduction (highly individual)
• Setting up the Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) environment: Creating new user accounts or migrating/synchronizing local Active Directory accounts for easier management (highly individual)
• Possibly transferring extensions (highly individual)