With the announcement of Dynamics 365 Business Central, we start to see the first steps towards a digital transformation to the cloud. Furthermore, older versions of Dynamics NAV will not get any updates or new functionalities. This means that we should not expect a Dynamics NAV 2019; instead, we should start to differentiate between Microsoft Dynamics Business Central 365 on-premises and Microsoft Dynamics Business Central 365 Cloud.
Dynamics 365 Business Central On-premises - NAV in the Cloud
The Dynamics 365 Business Central solution is a complete enterprise management solution with a modern user experience and the flexibility to be installed as cloud-based or in the local environment, depending on the company's business needs. The transition from classic Dynamics NAV to 365 Business Central is as hassle-free as any standard Dynamics NAV upgrade. Business Central offers the benefits of a cloud-based solution without losing any standard functionality.
With Dynamics 365 Business Central, you will, therefore, still get the same standard functionality as with Dynamics NAV., Besides the most significant visual change, being the green interface as opposed to the old blue one, there are some essential benefits.
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No silos - The close integration between business applications in Dynamics 365 ensures a business without data silos where you can share updated data and not least work smarter and more efficiently.
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Built to evolve - Dynamics 365 is a flexible business platform that can be scaled to suit and meet your business needs in terms of size and complexity.
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Business insight - Increased insight into the company and business through the integration of Power BI
All Continia solutions are already available for Business Central on-premises. Along with these solutions, we have updated our existing licensing program, which is explained in detail in the below video.
Our existing license program and pricing are therefore valid for:
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NAV license customers
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Business Central on-premises customers
Dynamics 365 Business Central Cloud
Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a cloud-based IT platform. Everything is delivered as a service from Microsoft, and monthly prices are calculated based on your specific needs, which can be adjusted daily.
With the introduction of Continia solutions for Business Central Cloud, we will market with a much more flexible and scalable program for acquiring our solutions.
All of these solutions will still be 100 % supported by Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider partners in the same way as standard Continia solutions for NAV customers are supported by NAV Partners.
Continia solution apps will be divided into an Essential Module with a free 30-day trial offer. On top of this, additional Feature Modules will be available.
Likewise, we have made a video that introduces the new license and pricing program for our cloud solutions:
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Business Central Cloud customers