Upgrade NAV to Business Central.
Upgrade Dynamics NAV to Business Central with a trusted Microsoft partner UK. With over 25 years of ERP experience, hundreds of successful implementations, and deep Business Central expertise, ANS delivers smooth upgrade that unlock long-term value from your ERP investment.
- Microsoft Partner of the Year UK
- Microsoft Solutions Partner Business Applications
Why Upgrade NAV to Business Central?
Upgrade from Dynamics NAV to Business Central to modernise your ERP, reduce infrastructure overhead, and take advantage of the latest Microsoft innovations. Here are four key reasons organisations are making the move:
Dynamics NAV End of Support Is Approaching
With Dynamics NAV now out of support, or approaching the end of extended support, upgrading to Business Central helps reduce the risks associated with ageing technology while keeping your business on a secure, compliant Microsoft platform.
Unlock Copilot and AI Innovation
Take advantage of Copilot AI, automation, continuous product updates, and new features designed to improve productivity and efficiency.
Integrate with the Microsoft Ecosystem
Integrate with Microsoft 365, Power BI, Power Platform, and Azure to create a more connected and data-driven business.
Benefit from Continuous Updates
Eliminate costly upgrade projects with Business Central’s evergreen architecture, giving you access to the latest capabilities and Microsoft updates with minimal disruption.
UK's Trusted Business Central Upgrade Partner
Why Upgrade NAV with ANS?
As a Microsoft UK Partner of the Year and one of the UK’s most experienced Business Central partners, ANS helps organisations modernise their ERP with confidence. From migration planning and data transfer to user adoption and optimisation, our experts ensure you realise the full value of Dynamics 365 Business Central while minimising business disruption.
30+ Years of ERP Expertise
As the UK’s trusted Microsoft Business Central partner, ANS brings decades of ERP expertise, hundreds of successful implementations, and the knowledge to deliver a seamless NAV to Business Central upgrade.
A Low-Risk, Structured Upgrade Approach
Our proven approach ensures a smooth, low-risk transition from Dynamics NAV to Business Central, minimising downtime and keeping your business running without disruption.
Industry-Specific Knowledge
From retail and furniture to manufacturing, our specialists tailor Business Central to your industry’s needs, helping streamline operations, drive efficiency, and support long-term growth.
Future-Proof Your ERP Investment
ANS helps you unlock the full value of Business Central with cloud scalability, AI-powered innovation, enhanced security, seamless Microsoft integration and updates,.
Business Central Partner for Leading Brands
MarineGuard's Operations transformed with Business Central
The business is scalable now. We wouldn’t have been able to make these strides beforehand. We can copy the success of our model into the other companies, and replicate the model of a MarineGuard superyacht project into other projects within the company. The Sci-Net team, a part of ANS know my system, which is invaluable. It’s more of a partnership rather than a client and provider relationship. Sci-Net, a part of ANS knows what we need and can help us.
Emma Hills | Chief Financial Officer
How We Helped Designer Sofas Seamlessly Implement ERP>Retail
Since being introduced to Sci-Net, part of ANS, we have found them to be nothing but courteous and professional. What they don’t know about this system isn’t worth knowing. I would fully endorse them as a company, to not just work with, but to partner up with, because they can seriously find you the best solutions for your business
Gary Behar | Chief Operating Officer of the Designer Sofas Group
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Upgrade from Dynamics NAV to Business Central
Schedule a consultation with our Business Central experts and discover how ANS can help you migrate NAV to Business Central.
Why Upgrade Nav to Business Central with ANS?
✔ Decades of Microsoft ERP experience and hundreds of successful projects
✔ Proven NAV to Business Central upgrade expertise
✔ Industry-specific knowledge across retail, manufacturing, and distribution
✔ End-to-end support, from migration and implementation to optimisation
Tailored Business Central Solution for your Industry
FAQs
What is Dynamics NAV?
Microsoft Dynamics NAV began as Navision, an accounting solution that was acquired by Microsoft in 2002 and later renamed Dynamics NAV. Over the years, it evolved into a popular ERP system for managing finance, operations, and business processes. In 2018, Microsoft introduced Dynamics 365 Business Central as the next step for Dynamics NAV users, bringing cloud capabilities and new functionality.
Differences between Dynamics NAV and Business Central
| Dynamics NAV | Dynamics 365 Business Central | |
| Cloud-first ERP solution with anywhere access. | |
| Automatic updates and continuous improvements from Microsoft. | |
| Microsoft manages the underlying infrastructure, backups, and security. | |
| Customisations are delivered through extensions using AL, making updates simpler. | |
| Seamlessly integrates with Microsoft 365, Outlook, Excel, Power BI, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365 applications. | |
| Flexible per-user subscription licensing. | |
| Microsoft’s strategic ERP platform with ongoing innovation and investment. |
What are the challenges of using Dynamics NAV today?
Common challenges businesses experience with older Dynamics NAV systems include:
- Limited flexibility to support changing business requirements and growth.
- Difficulty scaling as the business expands and operations become more complex.
- Outdated functionality compared to modern ERP platforms.
- Fewer integration capabilities with modern business applications and services.
- Manual upgrades and maintenance, which can be time-consuming and resource-intensive.
- Less automation, leading to inefficiencies and increased manual work.
- Challenges delivering a seamless customer experience across ecommerce, marketplaces, stores, and back-office systems.
- Greater reliance on on-premise infrastructure, including server management, backups, and security administration.
When does Microsoft support for Dynamics NAV end?
Microsoft has already ended mainstream support for all versions of Dynamics NAV, with remaining versions now in extended support. After 11 January 2028, no version of Dynamics NAV will receive updates, security patches, or Microsoft support. For businesses still running NAV, moving to Dynamics 365 Business Central helps ensure ongoing support, security updates, and access to the latest ERP capabilities.
Why should I upgrade from Dynamics NAV to Business Central?
As Microsoft’s modern ERP platform, Dynamics 365 Business Central helps businesses move beyond the limitations of Dynamics NAV systems with cloud capabilities, continuous innovation, and seamless integration across the Microsoft ecosystem.
Key reasons of Dynamics NAV upgrade include:
- Stay supported and future-ready with Microsoft’s strategic ERP platform.
- Access your system anywhere with a secure cloud-based solution.
- Eliminate costly upgrade projects through automatic updates.
- Improve security and compliance with Microsoft’s latest protections.
- Integrate seamlessly with Microsoft 365, Power BI, Power Platform, and Copilot.
- Unlock AI-powered capabilities and real-time business insights.
- Reduce IT overhead by removing the need to manage on-premise infrastructure.
- Scale more easily as your business grows.
What are the key challenges involved in switching from one system to another, and how do you overcome them?
The most common challenges when moving to a new ERP system include:
- Data migration – Transferring customer, product, and transaction data accurately.
- Change management and user training – Helping teams adapt to new processes and ways of working.
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT) – Ensuring the system works as expected before go-live and giving users confidence in the new solution.
We help and support our client’s to overcome these challenges by working with them from the very beginning and at every step of the project.
Our Project Managers help to carefully plan and prepare for these challenges, ensuring that the switch is well-organised and on schedule, and mitigate any risks or issues that arise during the process. We have a robust testing process to thoroughly test the new system before making the switch to ensure it functions properly, meets the client’s business needs, and ensures staff are adequately trained.
What does your onboarding process look like, and how long does it generally take?
Every implementation is tailored to the customer’s requirements, but the process typically includes:
- Discovery and analysis to understand business processes and requirements.
- System configuration and development to deliver the agreed solution.
- Training and support to prepare users for the new system.
- Testing and validation to ensure the solution meets business needs.
- Go-live and ongoing support to ensure a smooth transition and long-term success.
Implementation timescales vary depending on the complexity of the project, customisations, and business requirements. Ready to upgrade from Dynamics NAV to Business Central? Speak to our experts and start your migration journey today.