The partnership led to the successful completion of the upgrade project within the planned two-month timeline. Ekamat’s client gained a modern, scalable system with significantly improved performance.
Project details:
| Current version | NAV 10.00 |
| Target version | BC 21.00 |
| Destination | SaaS |
| Database size (GB) | 163 |
| Number of companies to migrate | 2 |
| Included object count | 277 |
| Project term | 2 months |
| Warranty period | 3 months |
CLIENT OVERVIEW
Ekamat is a Microsoft Solutions Partner specializing in the development and implementation of Business Central to enhance the performance of leading organizations in Spain. To address industry-specific needs, they have developed vertical solutions for sectors such as textile and fashion, distribution, and fundraising, which are available on Microsoft AppSource.
Their mission is to bridge the gap between what their clients are currently achieving and their full potential by leveraging cutting-edge ERP solutions.
With over 45 years of experience, Ekamat is a leading provider of ERP solutions for SMEs, helping businesses boost productivity and streamline operations. In 2020, it became part of Cuatroochenta, a technology company specializing in digital transformation, management solutions, and cybersecurity.
CHALLENGE
Ekamat was facing challenges in upgrading older versions of Microsoft Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central, particularly in managing the complexity and time required for such migrations. They required a dependable partner to handle the upgrade process efficiently, ensuring that tight deadlines were met without disrupting existing projects. These demands became critical for maintaining progress across their portfolio of ongoing client transformations.
SOLUTION
Simplanova, renowned for its expertise in Dynamics NAV and 365 Business Central migrations, became Ekamat’s partner of choice. The key differentiators included Simplanova’s robust set of automated tools and a steadfast commitment to minimizing manual coding – saving time, reducing errors, and accelerating project delivery.
The project involved the migration of two companies from Dynamics NAV 10.00 to Business Central 21.00. The process encompassed:
- Data and Object Transfer: Simplanova utilized their proprietary automation tools – the Simplanova Report Converter and Dataport Converter – to transform and migrate solution objects from Dynamics NAV 10.00 to Business Central 14.00.
- Code Merging and Object Transformation: Simplanova streamlined the migration to Business Central 21.00 with extensions after the initial migration, ensuring the new system would harness all SaaS features.
- Thorough Testing and Support: Standard functional testing was conducted to ensure all components worked flawlessly. Additional documentation and tailored testing scenarios helped Cuatroochenta’s team ensure the highest quality outcomes. Simplanova provided weekly updates and close collaboration via a dedicated project manager throughout the process.
- Warranty Period: Following the implementation, a 3-month warranty period was provided, including reactive support to address reported issues within five working hours. Most issues were resolved within 48 hours, free of charge, during the warranty period.
What impressed us most was their use of automated upgrade tools and their commitment to minimizing manual coding, which reduced errors and saved time. They also demonstrated some successful upgrades for other clients, and they have been focused on Business Central migration since the Saas’s version of the ERP was launched.
The partnership with Simplanova led to the successful completion of the upgrade project within the planned two-month timeline. With a trusted partner to oversee the upgrade process, Ekamat effectively balanced the demands of ongoing projects while delivering a critical business transformation to their client.
The project was a success. Our customer got a modern, scalable system with improved performance, and the transition and adoption process was smooth and without delays.
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We would recommend Simplanova to anyone looking for a reliable upgrade partner. They simplified a complex process and delivered the expected results.
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