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Migrating from Dynamics GP to Business Central: Is Your Business Ready for the Leap?

Still running on Microsoft Dynamics GP?

You’re not alone—but you might be holding your business back.

As technology evolves, staying competitive means more than just “keeping up.” It means transforming—and migrating to Dynamics 365 Business Central is your first step in that direction. This isn’t just an upgrade. It’s a shift from maintenance mode to momentum mode.

Why Move from Dynamics GP to Business Central?

Here’s the truth: Dynamics GP has been a reliable workhorse for decades. But today’s business landscape is driven by agility, automation, and real-time insights—capabilities GP just wasn’t built for.

Here’s what you get when you switch:

Cloud Power, No Infrastructure Hassles

Business Central runs natively in the cloud, offering 24/7 accessibility, automatic updates, and zero server headaches. Say goodbye to expensive hardware and hello to flexibility.

Built-in Intelligence with Microsoft Copilot

AI is baked right into Business Central. With Copilot, your teams get smarter recommendations, faster data entry, and even predictive insights—something GP users only dream of.

Seamless Integrations

Business Central connects easily with your Microsoft 365 apps, Power BI, Teams, and Power Platform, breaking down silos and supercharging productivity across departments.

Real-Time Financials & Reporting

Move beyond batch processes. Get live data, faster closes, and customizable dashboards that make decision-making effortless.

Better Security, Compliance & Scalability

Microsoft handles security, backups, and compliance updates—so you can scale without stress.

Signs It’s Time to Migrate

If any of the following sound familiar, your business is ready for Business Central:

Your team is wasting time with manual processes or duplicate entries
Upgrades and support for GP are getting costlier
Remote access and collaboration are limited
Reporting takes longer than decision windows allow
You’re relying on too many disconnected systems

The Migration Journey: How Ascent Innovations Makes It Seamless

At Ascent Innovations, we specialize in Dynamics GP to Business Central migrations—and we know that every business has a unique journey.

Here’s what to expect:

Step 1: Assessment & Roadmap

We evaluate your existing GP setup, including customizations, ISVs, and workflows. Then we build a migration plan tailored to your goals.

Step 2: Data Migration

We migrate your masters, open transactions, and historical data safely—ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance.

Step 3: Setup & Optimization

We configure Business Central to match (and improve on) your GP processes. Customizations? Integrations? Covered.

Step 4: Training & Go-Live

Your team gets hands-on training. We stay with you through go-live and beyond with hypercare and support.

The Cost of Waiting

Every month you delay migration, you’re:

Losing productivity
Missing out on AI-driven insights
Increasing the risk of unsupported systems
Spending more on outdated infrastructure

Migration doesn’t have to be disruptive—it just needs to be strategic.

Ready to Modernize? Let's Talk

At Ascent Innovations, we’ve helped countless GP users embrace the future with Business Central—and we’re ready to help you too.

Let’s move your business from legacy to legendary.
Schedule a free migration consultation today!

Still on GP? Your competition isn’t.
Don’t let your ERP hold you back—upgrade to Business Central and unlock the speed, scalability, and smarts your business deserves.

About the Author

John Bruhnke is Managing Director at Ascent. He has 25 years of management consulting experience focused on system implementation and, for the last 7 years, modern analytics in the manufacturing industry. He collaborates with executive and management teams to drive alignment on strategic goals and develop a collective vision for modernization that balances both immediate business needs and long-term strategy. .