In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, maintaining peak efficiency is essential. This necessity drives many small and medium-sized businesses to move their on-premises solutions to the cloud. This article explores the benefits of transitioning from solutions like Microsoft Dynamics NAV and GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central in the cloud.

When contemplating this significant shift to Dynamics 365, organizations frequently ask these three critical questions:

1. How Do On-Premises Costs Compare to Cloud Solutions?

When evaluating the financial aspects of on-premises versus cloud solutions, it's important to consider more than just the initial licensing, implementation, customization, and training costs. The true expense lies in the ongoing management responsibilities and the essential new technologies that on-premises setups often miss. Costs related to hardware, infrastructure, data storage, servers, and facilities quickly accumulate. Additionally, maintaining and updating the platform, ensuring robust disaster recovery, providing mobile access, and staying current with security and compliance updates all contribute significantly to the overall cost.

Many small to medium-sized businesses struggle with maintaining outdated applications and platforms, which can be costly and lack advanced features like AI. Migrating to the cloud allows these businesses to reallocate their IT budgets toward more strategic initiatives, such as improving business performance, fostering innovation, and leveraging AI technology.

2. How Can Your Business Leverage the Latest AI Technologies with a Cloud Solution?

Another common concern is how to enhance business performance and utilize AI through a cloud solution. Moving to a cloud-based platform like Dynamics 365 Business Central is vital for improving efficiency and productivity. Traditional systems often lag behind in the rapidly changing technological landscape and find it challenging to adopt new AI tools like Microsoft Copilot. In today's mobile-first world, having immediate and reliable access to business data is crucial for making strategic decisions and maintaining a competitive edge. Business Central allows you to adapt to evolving business needs, offering scalability and ensuring that you're always up-to-date with the latest advancements. This is especially beneficial for small to medium-sized businesses looking to enhance security and compliance as they grow.

Furthermore, Business Central’s integration with Microsoft 365 ensures seamless workflows with real-time data availability in the tools your employees use daily. By transitioning to cloud technology, you can harness the power of AI and Microsoft Copilot to work smarter, adapt faster, and achieve better performance. Business Central and Copilot provide quick and easy responses using conversational language, automate routine tasks, and allow employees to focus on more impactful work.

3. What’s the Best Way to Start Your Cloud Migration Journey?

We understand that making the move to the cloud is a significant decision. To simplify your migration process, CBR Technology has developed a comprehensive support plan. Begin your cloud journey with us, and we'll guide you through each phase of the transition. Take advantage of our system assessments, migration consultants, licensing deals, and resources to help you find the best path to the cloud.

Ready to Transform Your Business with Dynamics 365 Business Central?

At CBR Technology, we specialize in helping businesses smoothly transition to cloud-based solutions. Our expert team is here to support you every step of the way, ensuring a seamless and efficient migration process.

Need more help? Reach out to CBR Technology for a free demo today!

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