Microsoft Dynamics NAV to Business Central Upgrade & Migration Services
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NAV to Business Central
Why Upgrade from NAV to Business Central?
Dynamics NAV has changed very little in recent years, but the environment around it has changed significantly.
Organizations running NAV 2009 through NAV 2018 face growing exposure from:
| Increased cybersecurity threats targeting mid-market ERP systems | |
| Expanding audit, compliance, and data protection requirements | |
| Dynamics NAV end of support timelines | |
| Fewer experienced NAV resources available to maintain and support the system |
Risk rarely appears as a sudden failure. More often, it builds quietly until an audit, outage, or staffing issue forces action.
NAV to Business Central planning starts with understanding that risk before it becomes urgent.
Common NAV Risk Areas We See
Security and Compliance Exposure
Older NAV environments often struggle to meet modern security standards and compliance expectations as regulations and customer requirements evolve.
Downtime and Infrastructure Risk
Aging servers, delayed patching, and on-premise infrastructure increase the likelihood of unplanned downtime and disruption.
Customization and Talent Dependency
Heavy reliance on custom code and hard-to-replace NAV expertise increases operational risk.
Planning Blind Spots
Without clear visibility into ERP risk, organizations are forced to react instead of plan.
What Upgrading NAV to Business Central Actually Means
NAV to Business Central is not a single decision and it does not have to be rushed.
For many organizations, the first step is not a NAV to BC migration. The first step is understanding readiness.
Business Central provides a modern ERP foundation that includes:
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Built-in security and compliance alignment
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Continuous updates without large upgrade projects
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Reduced infrastructure and maintenance overhead
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A scalable platform designed for long-term growth
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Integration with Microsoft 365, Power BI, and modern workflow automation
The right transition timeline depends on your current risk profile and business priorities, not an artificial deadline.
How We Migrate NAV to Business Central
Our NAV to Business Central migration process includes:
Discovery & Assessment → We review your current NAV environment, including customizations, integrations, data, and operational risks. You receive a detailed readiness report showing what should be migrated, redesigned, or retired before planning begins.
Planning & Strategy → We create a migration roadmap with scope, timeline, roles, and dependencies. This plan aligns priorities early and reduces surprises later.
Development & Testing → We train key users on new processes and prepare a cutover plan that minimizes downtime. Then we execute go-live in a controlled window and transition teams to Business Central.
Support & Optimization → We provide post-go-live support to stabilize operations and resolve issues fast. After that, we optimize processes, reporting, and automation to increase value over time. Many clients transition to our Managed Support Services for ongoing Business Central administration, proactive monitoring, and continuous improvement.
Two Ways to Take the Next Step
Whether you're ready for a structured analysis or just exploring options, we have a starting point that fits:
ERP Risk Assessment
A structured review of your NAV environment that evaluates security, compliance, infrastructure, and resource dependency. The outcome is a clear understanding of where risk exists today.
Quick Readiness Call
A short, exploratory conversation to discuss your NAV environment, answer questions, and determine whether deeper analysis makes sense.
Why Western Computer
Western Computer is a Microsoft Solutions Partner with more than 35 years of experience helping organizations modernize their ERP systems with confidence and control.
We've helped hundreds of organizations through NAV to Business Central migrations across manufacturing, distribution, and professional services.
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Deep expertise in Dynamics NAV and Business Central
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Proven assessment and upgrade methodologies
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Experience across manufacturing, distribution, and regulated industries
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Planning-first guidance focused on reducing risk, not forcing change
Trusted by NAV Customers
Organizations running Dynamics NAV have used this approach to reduce uncertainty, improve planning, and modernize with confidence. Customer success stories include:
NAV to Business Central Migration FAQs
- Will my customizations work in Business Central?
Some will, some will not, and that is normal. During discovery, we review your NAV customizations and classify each one as keep, replace with standard Business Central, rebuild as an extension, or retire. You will get a clear recommendation, so you are not guessing once the project starts.
- How much data history can I migrate?
Most teams migrate the history they actually use and archive the rest for reference. We will help you decide what to bring over based on reporting needs, audit requirements, performance, and cost. If you need deeper history, we can include it as part of the migration plan.
- What happens to my integrations?
We inventory every integration and confirm whether a Business Central connector already exists or if it needs to be rebuilt. Then we plan the right approach, update mappings, and test each integration end to end before go-live. Nothing should be “hope it works” on launch day.
- Can I migrate in phases?
Yes, and many organizations do. You can phase by company, business unit, location, or functional area depending on your operational needs and risk tolerance. We will recommend a phased approach when it reduces disruption or makes change management easier.
Reduce Uncertainty. Plan with Confidence.
If you are running Dynamics NAV, now is the right time to understand your risk, even if a move to Business Central is not immediate.
NAV to Business Central planning starts with clarity.