Upgrade Microsoft Dynamics NAV to Business Central
Modernize your ERP by upgrading from Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central — the cloud-native evolution of NAV. Serving organizations across Canada and the USA.
Business CentralBenefits of Moving from NAV to Business Central
Business Central is not just a newer version of NAV — it is a fundamentally modern, cloud-first ERP platform that delivers capabilities NAV cannot match.
Cloud ERP Capabilities
Move from on-premise NAV to a fully cloud-hosted, always-updated SaaS ERP with no server maintenance.
Improved Reporting
Embedded Power BI with real-time dashboards replaces static NAV reports and manual Excel consolidations.
Automated Financial Workflows
AP automation, approval workflows, and bank reconciliation built in — no custom NAV add-ons required.
Better Integration Options
Native connectors to Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 CRM, and hundreds of apps via Microsoft AppSource.
Enterprise Security
Microsoft-managed security, compliance certifications, and automatic regulatory updates included.
Scalable Architecture
Business Central grows with your organization — from 5 users to 500 — on the same platform.
Migration Challenges We Solve
NAV-to-BC migrations have specific technical challenges that require experienced Dynamics partners. We have solved each of these on dozens of migrations.
Legacy Customizations
NAV customizations written in C/AL must be rewritten as AL extensions before migration. We assess every customization and determine what to migrate, replace, or retire.
Inconsistent Master Data
Years of NAV use often produce duplicate vendors, customers, and item records. Our data cleansing process ensures your Business Central start with clean, accurate data.
Outdated Integrations
NAV integrations built on NAVISION APIs or custom middleware need to be redesigned for Business Central's modern API architecture.
Upgrade Path Complexity
Older NAV versions (2009, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018) each have different migration paths to Business Central. We map the right route for your specific version.
Econix Upgrade Approach
A structured four-step methodology to move your organization from Dynamics NAV to Business Central with minimal disruption and maximum confidence.
ERP Assessment
Full review of your NAV version, customizations, integrations, data quality, and business process requirements. Output: migration scope and effort estimate.
Data Migration Strategy
Define what data migrates (historical transactions, master data, open entries), what gets archived, and how we validate accuracy post-migration.
Extension Modernization
Convert C/AL customizations to AL extensions using Microsoft's approved extension framework — ensuring upgrade compatibility going forward.
Testing & Go-Live
Parallel run period, user acceptance testing, training, and a structured go-live with hypercare support for your finance and operations teams.
ERP Assessment
Full review of your NAV version, customizations, integrations, data quality, and business process requirements. Output: migration scope and effort estimate.
Data Migration Strategy
Define what data migrates (historical transactions, master data, open entries), what gets archived, and how we validate accuracy post-migration.
Extension Modernization
Convert C/AL customizations to AL extensions using Microsoft's approved extension framework — ensuring upgrade compatibility going forward.
Testing & Go-Live
Parallel run period, user acceptance testing, training, and a structured go-live with hypercare support for your finance and operations teams.
- On-premise server required
- Manual update cycles
- C/AL development language
- Limited cloud connectivity
- Static reporting
- Custom middleware integrations
- Cloud SaaS — no server costs
- Automatic monthly updates
- AL extensions framework
- Native Microsoft 365 integration
- Embedded Power BI dashboards
- API-first integration architecture
Further Reading
Deep-dive guides to help you prepare for your NAV to Business Central migration.
Dynamics NAV to Business Central Migration Guide
A step-by-step guide covering migration options, data cleansing, customization conversion, and what to expect at go-live.
ERP Data Migration Best Practices
How to clean, map, and validate legacy data before migrating to a new ERP — the most underestimated phase of any implementation.
ERP Implementation Roadmap: Step-by-Step Guide
Every phase of a successful ERP implementation from business discovery through post-go-live optimization.
Learn more about Dynamics 365 Business Central
Explore the full overview of Business Central — including capabilities, who it fits, Econix services, and how it compares to Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management.
Request NAV Upgrade Assessment
Tell us about your current NAV environment and we will provide a detailed upgrade scope, timeline, and effort estimate.