With Vektus’s focus on optimizing its operational efficiency and future-proofing its processes, the company needed a trusted partner to ensure a smooth transition to the latest Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC version. Simplanova’s structured approach, skilled personnel, and capacity for handling complex migrations made them the ideal choice.
Project details:
| Current version | NAV 10.00 |
| Target version | BC 23.00 (UCI compliance) |
| Destination | SaaS |
| Database size (GB) | 10 |
| Number of companies to migrate | 1 |
| Included object count | 118 (including tables, reports, XMLports, codeunits, pages) |
| Project term | 2 months |
| Warranty period | 3 months |
CLIENT OVERVIEW
Vektus is a consultancy based in Måløv and Aarhus, Denmark, specializing in Dynamics 365 Business Central. The company’s team of experienced consultants –averaging over a decade of expertise – works to help clients harness the full potential of Dynamics 365. With a focus on delivering practical, actionable solutions, Vektus prioritizes the integration of standard functionalities along with trusted add-ons, ensuring clients’ ERP systems are optimized and future-proofed.
Vektus was running Dynamics NAV 10.00 but sought to upgrade to Dynamics 365 Business Central 23.00 to improve operational efficiency and scalability and ensure the system was aligned with modern business needs. The migration required careful planning, seamless data transfer, and UCI compliance – issues that Vektus knew would be critical to their future growth.
Key Challenges:
- Ensuring Capacity: Vektus needed a partner with sufficient capacity to handle the scale of the migration project and deliver on time.
- Structured Approach: Given the complexity of the migration, Vektus required a partner with a well-documented and methodical process to minimize risks and ensure a smooth transition.
- Customization and Add-Ons: The solution required merging and adapting various customizations while ensuring compatibility with the target version.
That was, for us, a matter of capacity first and foremost, and we had to be sure we could complete the project on time and achieve a good result. So that’s why we contacted Simplanova in the first place.
Vektus chose Simplanova for their experience and expertise in Dynamics 365 upgrades. Simplanova’s structured approach and commitment to clear communication and risk management made them the ideal partner for this internal project.
Capacity is one of the key advantages, but also the extremely structured and well-documented approach that Simplanova has toward project assessment. It gives us a clear overview of the project and reduces the risks associated with upgrades.
SOLUTION: A STRUCTURED, MULTI-PHASE MIGRATION PROCES
The migration to Dynamics 365 Business Central 23.00 was split into several phases, with Simplanova handling each step systematically to ensure no detail was overlooked.
Phase 1: From NAV 10.00 to BC 14.00 (C/AL)
- Initial Assessment: Simplanova began with a detailed analysis of the existing NAV environment, identifying customizations and third-party add-ons.
- Add-On Merging: Using proprietary tools like Report and Dataport Converters, the Simplanova team ensured a smooth integration of add-ons between NAV and BC 14.00.
- Database Restoration: Databases were restored, and server instances were connected for testing and development.
- Code Migration: The development team leveraged Simplanova’s automated tools to migrate solution objects and code to the new Business Central version, making manual adjustments where necessary.
- Testing: QA testing followed, covering standard and custom modules, ensuring data integrity and system functionality.
Phase 2: From BC 14.00 to BC 23.00 (On-Premise without UCI)
- Environment Preparation: The system was prepared by converting the solution using the txt2al tool, setting up a DevOps project repository, and restoring necessary databases.
- Object Upgrade: Simplanova leveraged its tools and standard techniques to transfer solution objects onto the new version of Dynamics 365 BC 23. This included merging and transforming code to fit the upgraded environment.
- Testing and Live Migration: Testing continued throughout the migration, ensuring that the upgrade was functional and met all client requirements.
Phase 3: BC 23.00 (UCI Compliance)
This phase focused on ensuring compliance with the Universal Code Initiative (UCI) standards, adapting the solution to the latest Microsoft requirements, and enhancing user experience.
Phase 4: BC 23.00 transition to SaaS
The final phase involved transitioning the upgraded solution to a cloud-based SaaS model, leveraging Business Central’s cloud capabilities for improved scalability and accessibility.
Post-Upgrade Support
Once the migration was completed, Vektus received a three-month post-upgrade warranty period. During this time, Simplanova’s support team ensured any issues were addressed promptly.
- Capacity to Handle Complex Projects: Simplanova’s experienced team was able to handle the complexities of a multi-phase upgrade, ensuring timely delivery.
- Structured and Well-Documented Approach: The detailed planning and assessment process provided Vektus with a clear understanding of each migration stage, minimizing risks and ensuring business continuity.
- Competency and Skilled Developers: Vektus appreciated Simplanova’s developers’ competence and clear communication. They worked collaboratively with the Vektus team to solve challenges and ensure success.
- Seamless Transition to SaaS: The final transition to a SaaS model positioned Vektus for future growth, enabling them to scale with the cloud.
You have very skilled people, and we appreciate the clear answers and solutions provided by the team. The communication between both sales and the developer during the upgrade process that we had initially, that was very constructive, and it worked very well.
The multi-phase migration from Dynamics NAV 10.00 to Dynamics 365 Business Central 23.00 enabled Vektus to significantly enhance its operational capabilities and position itself for future growth. By working with Simplanova, Vektus benefited from a structured, low-risk upgrade process that not only met their immediate needs but also aligned their BC system with modern business demands, ensuring scalability and improved performance.
It has been a pleasure working with Simplanova. The team is highly skilled, communicative, and solution-oriented.
The collaboration between Vektus and Simplanova proved that migrating to the latest version of Dynamics 365 Business Central doesn’t have to be difficult or daunting – especially when you work with a team of experts. The successful upgrade demonstrates how a well-executed migration, with the right support and expertise, can drive operational efficiency and future-proof a business.
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