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Execute bigger Microsoft Dynamics NAV upgrade projects without adding staff: The case for upgrade partners.

by Petras Butėnas
Founder, Simplanova

As the CEO or owner of a Dynamics reseller or IT consultancy, you want to take full advantage of the business opportunities that Microsoft Dynamics NAV offers. Upgrades represent an important and growing part of the market. And, with a high proportion of NAV's 120,000 (global customers using a pre-2009 R2 NAV version (Microsoft stats), there are great revenue and profit opportunities for your business.

The challenge is to take on large upgrade projects while making the most efficient and productive use of your own teams. NAV upgrades are very time consuming and labor intensive. Despite the clear benefits, many NAV users still run older versions. NAV users know this, which is why so many are reluctant to endure the disruption of a major upgrade. They may not have partners capable of carrying out upgrades quickly and cost effectively.

So, minimizing that disruption is a key value-add for a quality partner, and benefits the partner as well. Consider that upgrade projects consist of many repetitive tasks that can be a distraction from your core business. Spending time and money to train your team on non-routine tasks is a poor investment with little opportunity for a good return. So, what's the best way to handle NAV upgrades and grow your business in a way that makes the best use of your existing investments and resources?

Growing demand for NAV upgrades

We believe it is essential for your clients to upgrade to the latest version of NAV. Microsoft continues to introduce a range of new features and functionality that can help them drive new levels of efficiency, productivity, customer service and cost savings. And, the latest versions can help your ...

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About Petras Butėnas

Petras Butenas, founder of Simplanova, has been actively engaged in Dynamics NAV / Business Central market since 2012. Having worked with both end customers and partners, Petras knows the Dynamics ISV and VAR channel well and thus can help cope with the challenges Business Central users face. He has an extensive knowledge of upgrades from Dynamics NAV to Business Central, having participated in many himself.