Since the creation of the product in 1987, new versions were released continuously and consistently equipped users with new functionality and access to new technologies.

With the changes that were introduced in past years, Microsoft continues the long history of product improvements and provides enhanced business functionality, and more support for ERP computing in the Cloud. Whilst embracing Microsoft improvements, Dynamics partners and customers started raising questions regarding the naming of the technologies that became available and how to actually move to Dynamics 365 Business Central.

When moving to Business Central Online, the biggest consideration is discerning how to successfully move customers from Microsoft Dynamics NAV (any version) or Dynamics Business Central Onpremises to Dynamics 365 Business Central Online smoothly, safely, and in a timely way. To help with that, Companial distinguishes three upgrade strategies that allow you to separate out and compare different approaches in order to make the best choice for your solution.