Microsoft Dynamics GP
Microsoft Dynamics GP
PERFECTION IS ACHIEVED NOT WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MORE TO ADD, BUT WHEN THERE IS NOTHING LEFT TO TAKE AWAY.
Users may have noticed that development of Dynamics GP has slowed and in October 2019, Microsoft published new lifecycle guidance for the tool that should come as a clear sign for business owners to start weighing alternative options. If your business uses Dynamics GP, now is the time to think ahead, consider available software alternatives, and be prepared to implement them.
The current GP roadmap
Microsoft’s 2019 update transitioned Dynamics GP from a Fixed Lifecycle Policy to a Modern Lifecycle Policy, taking support of the product through at least 2028. Under the modern policy, Dynamics GP customers receive support and servicing—which includes bug fixes, new features, and tax updates—as long as they stay current by running at least one of the three yearly planned GP releases. Keeping the software up-to-date is especially important for businesses that run Dynamics GP payroll to be able to install the necessary tax releases. With three updates a year, the changes are smaller than those Microsoft had provided every 18 months to two years in the past. Older versions of GP, governed by the fixed policy, received finite mainstream and extended support. You can review Microsoft’s Fixed Lifecycle Policy for Dynamics GP to understand when support for your software version will end.
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Microsoft’s 2019 update transitioned Dynamics GP from a Fixed Lifecycle Policy to a Modern Lifecycle Policy, taking support of the product through at least 2028. Under the modern policy, Dynamics GP customers receive support and servicing—which includes bug fixes, new features, and tax updates—as long as they stay current by running at least one of the three yearly planned GP releases. Keeping the software up-to-date is especially important for businesses that run Dynamics GP payroll to be able to install the necessary tax releases. With three updates a year, the changes are smaller than those Microsoft had provided every 18 months to two years in the past. Older versions of GP, governed by the fixed policy, received finite mainstream and extended support. You can review Microsoft’s Fixed Lifecycle Policy for Dynamics GP to understand when support for your software version will end.
Stay current with GP licensing and upgrades
This will keep you well-positioned for a transition to D365 Business Central should GP be discontinued.
Conduct an assesment
Determine whether D365 BC meets your business needs
Develop a solid cloud strategy
Consider which GP processes you use regularly compared to the capabilities of D365 Business Central.
Careful consideration of these factors will have you well-positioned to make a calculated move to D365 BC should you choose to, or should you be forced to in the event that Microsoft announces the termination of GP updates and support. Developing a progressive digital plan now will give you a big-picture view of your organizational needs and help you chart a clear path to achieving your pillars of success before making any capital investments.
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