ERP solution Microsoft Dynamics NAV.

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Is Microsoft Dynamics NAV still available? First we would like to give you an insight into the history of the proven ERP solution. It all started with the Navision solution, which was later renamed Dynamics NAV and then Dynamics 365 Business Central. In addition, we will explain the most frequently asked questions about the differences, the support and incentives for upgrading.

For some time now, however, customers have been turning to us with the question of whether the ERP solution Microsoft Dynamics NAV is still available. After the system was initially known as Navision, it was renamed from Microsoft to Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Then, in 2018, however, another renaming took place, which became known on the market as Dynamics 365 Business Central and still exists today.

The different names were mainly a result of the continuous improvements of the ERP system. Over time, Microsoft has worked on both the deployment options and the functionality of the system.

Convinced by Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Regardless of the constant further developments and adaptations of the system, a great advantage has been maintained across all versions. By using Microsoft Dynamics NAV, your company is no longer dependent on a programmer or software provider. This is also the reason why the ERP solution has proven itself in companies of countless industries and of different sizes and today looks back on a long development.

Support for Microsoft Dynamics NAV: Your all-round carefree package

Right from the start we offer you excellent support so that you can work in Microsoft Dynamics NAV without problems and delays. No question is too specific – you can rely on our employees and get in touch with us.

We would like to shed some light on the subject and show the different versions of Navision, Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central to you below. Basically, this is one ERP solution that has been improved, enriched with functions and deployment options and renamed over the last few years.

2002 Microsoft Navision
August 2005 Name change to Microsoft Dynamics NAV + Release of Dynamics NAV 4.0
March 2007 Dynamics NAV 5.0
April 2008 Dynamics NAV 5.0 SP1
December 2008 Dynamics NAV 2009 (Version 6.0)
September 2009 Dynamics NAV 2009 SP1
December 2010 Dynamics NAV 2009 R2
September 2012 Dynamics NAV 2013 (Version 7.0)
October 2013 Dynamics NAV 2013 R2
September 2014 Dynamics NAV 2015 (Version 8.0)
October 2015 Dynamics NAV 2016 (Version 9.0)
October 2016 Dynamics NAV 2017 (Version 10.0)
December 2017 Dynamics NAV 2018 (Version 11.0)
2018 Namechange to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
April 2018 Dynamics 365 Business Central "Spring 2018" (Version 12.0)
October 2018 Dynamics 365 Business Central "Fall 2018" (Version 13.0)
April 2019 Dynamics 365 Business Central "Spring 2019" (Version 14.0)
October 2019 Dynamics 365 Business Central "Release Wave 2" (Version 15.0)
April 2020 Dynamics 365 Business Central "Release Wave 1" (Version 16.0)
Oktober 2020 Dynamics 365 Business Central "Release Wave 2" (Version 17.0)

One major benefit of Microsoft Dynamics NAV for our customers is that they are no longer dependent on a programmer or software vendor.

Markus Rautenberg | Managing Director | anaptis GmbH

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It’s me again, Theo the technology interpreter!

As it concerns some of our customers, I would like to explain the differences between Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Cloud.

You want to buy Dynamics 365 Business Central? We offer you some incentives to do so. You will find limited and limited-time discounts, promotions and offers. Buy now!

Do you have questions about Dynamics NAV?

TRADE

Hans Christoph Schröder

“We are very happy. The new ERP software now provides us with a suitable basis for precise planning, control and optimization of our production.”

Logistics

Thorsten Söth

“Anaptis has been successfully supporting us for years in the development of our homologation software and in the optimization of our processes.”

Trade

Enno Beith

“From the very beginning we were in good hands with the anaptis staff. We always felt that our problems and requirements were understood and appropriate, proactive solutions were proposed.”

Trade

Michael Angenendt

“All departments, such as CRM and logistics, are interconnected and we are one step ahead of the competition!”

agriculture

Meike Friedrichs

“Anaptis has helped us to be more efficient. We now manage our data company-wide, as well as inter-divisional, in one system.”

Trade

Sven Reckmann

“With the implementation of the mobile solution of Anveo, we save valuable time and have more satisfied customers.”

Trade

Egbert Thies

“We can always rely on anaptis, as a competent partner. We have definitely more than improved our it status.”

Trade

Frank Tente

“With anaptis we have a very reliable local partner. We benefit from a very competent and personal support.”

rental

Benedikt Boldt

“If a customer rents our advertising space, thanks to anaptis, we can now book this directly in the airport’s 3D location map.”

construction materials

Lars Lindemann

“Without Dynamics NAV and anaptis we would not have been able to meet the increased demands of our customers.”

CRM

Myrio Kluser

„We support many customers in Microsoft Dynamics NAV in different versions and release levels. anaptis built us a data transfer tool for upgrades of individual solutions (large amounts of data in a narrow time slot).“

agriculture

Josef Brüninghoff

“Our warehouse logistics are now much more efficient. We retrieve real-time-data at any time in the warehouse.”

Agriculture

André Bock

“Our field staff now rely on real-time data! In addition, the tour planning and order processing is optimized.”

What can we do for you?

We advise you on all aspects of Dynamics NAV.

Get to know us personally! We will be happy to advise you on any questions you may have about Dynamics NAV. Just contact us and tell us how we can help you.

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ERP solution Microsoft Dynamics NAV.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV: the proven ERP solution for SMEs.

Convinced by Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Support for Microsoft Dynamics NAV: Your all-round carefree package

From Navision to Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central.

proven ERP solution.

What exactly are the differences between the versions?

Financial incentives to upgrade to Dynamics 365 Business Central.

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Criteria	Microsoft Dynamics NAV	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-premise	Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Cloud
Product lifecycle	limited (according to Microsoft policy)	limited (according to Microsoft policy)	unlimited (updates are done automatically)
Acquisition	Purchase	Purchase, rent/subscription	Rent/subscription
Costs	license costs, annual maintenance contract, infrastructure costs and possibly personnel costs for an administrator	license costs, annual maintenance contract, infrastructure costs and possibly personnel costs for an administrator	monthly user fee including license and infrastructure
Operation on own or hosted systems	Yes	Yes	No (management in the Microsoft Public Cloud)
File system	total control over the file system	total control over the file system	no access to the file system (only queries)
Necessity of hardware	Hardware dependent	Hardware dependent	Not required
Variants	Full User or Limited User	Essentials or Premium	Essentials or Premium
SQL Server	SQL standard or volume licenses	SQL standard or volume licenses (no more runtime licenses)	No need for license
Client	Windows or Web Client	Web Client	Web Client
User	Concurrent User	Named User	Named User
Installation	necessary (via installation media)	necessary (via installation media)	not necessary
Development	customization by CAL and CSide (developer license required)	customization by Microsoft AL and VS Code, but only via apps (developer license required)	customization by Microsoft AL and VS Code, but only via apps (no developer license required)
Connection	Independent (through local network connection)	Independent (through local network connection)	Dependent on the Internet
Updates	cumulative updates that are performed manually	cumulative updates that are performed manually	automatic execution
Scalability	purchase of additional servers and resources	purchase of additional servers and resources	optional Azure Services (immediately possible)
Interfaces	OData, SOAP, SQL database	OData, SOAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central API	OData, SOAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central API
Integration		Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform can be integrated	Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform can be integrated
		prices	prices