The Microsoft Dynamics AX to Dynamics 365 migration: Why to start planning now.

One segment of the Microsoft Dynamics AX community is ready, willing, and eager to migrate to Dynamics 365 for Operations. But there also exists some of that "Our old system works fine" reticence.  

The case for web-based clients and the relative value of subscriptions over big yearly checks will continue to win over more cloud believers, says Sonata Software's Dynamics AX and 365 Technical Architect Ajmal Mohammed. If for no other reason, AX users on older versions are wary of being left behind while their competitors steam ahead with digital transformation 

MSDynamicsWorld will host Mohammed and Senior Technical Lead Girija Shankar for the webinar Accelerate Your On-Premise Dynamics AX to Dynamics 365 Migration twice, on both Wednesday, February 8 at 4 AM EST (for European attendees) and Thursday, February 9 at 11 at AM EST.  

Mohammed and Shankar will educate existing Dynamics AX users about some of the most desirable features of Dynamics 365 for Operations. They will also run down the challenges of migration from on-premises AX to Dynamics 365 and explain how accelerated migration is possible, using both standard and specialized tools. 

Ajmal spent some time with MSDynamicsWorld clarifying the need for accelerated migration that these Dynamics AX users feel. 

MSDW: What is the urgency to make the migration? What do Sonata customers typically hope to gain?  

Ajmal Mohammed: There are all different customer ...