If you’re currently running Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Dynamics GP, Dynamics SL, Dynamics AX, or an on-premises version of Business Central, Microsoft is currently offering a limited-time migration voucher that could help reduce the cost of moving to Dynamics 365 Business Central.
For many businesses, the benefits of moving to the cloud are clear. Greater flexibility, improved security, automatic updates, and access to Microsoft’s latest innovations are all compelling reasons to modernise. However, migration costs can often delay projects that would otherwise deliver significant value.
Microsoft’s Business Central Migration Voucher has been designed to help address this challenge by providing funding towards eligible migration and implementation projects.
Why Are Businesses Moving to Dynamics 365 Business Central?
Many organisations are still relying on ERP systems that were implemented years, or even decades, ago. While these systems may continue to support day-to-day operations, maintaining on-premises technology often requires increasing levels of time, investment, and internal resource.
Common challenges include:
- Rising infrastructure and maintenance costs
- Increasing security and compliance requirements
- Limited access to modern reporting and automation tools
- Difficulty integrating with newer applications
- The need to support remote and hybrid working
Dynamics 365 Business Central provides a modern cloud ERP platform that enables businesses to manage finance, operations, purchasing, inventory, projects, and customer data within a single system. It also integrates closely with Microsoft 365 applications such as Outlook, Teams and Excel.
What Is the Business Central Migration Voucher?
The Business Central Migration Voucher is a Microsoft-funded initiative that helps eligible organisations move from Dynamics on-premises solutions to Dynamics 365 Business Central.
The funding can be used towards implementation and migration services, reducing the investment required to make the move to the cloud. According to Microsoft’s published programme information, qualifying customers may be eligible for funding worth up to 100% of first-year annual contract value, with a maximum voucher value of US$150,000 (around £110,000). Eligibility criteria and programme terms apply.
Importantly, the programme is only available for a limited period and voucher availability is subject to allocation limits. Microsoft states that vouchers are available until the programme end date or until all available funding has been claimed. These vouchers are still available at the time of writing, so if you are thinking of upgrading in the future, it makes sense to do it now.
Which Systems Are Eligible?
The programme is aimed at organisations migrating from:
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Microsoft Dynamics SL
- Microsoft Dynamics AX
- Business Central on-premise
If you’re currently using one of these systems and considering a move to the cloud, it may be worth exploring whether your business could benefit from the programme. Synergy Technology can advise you on whether you qualify with absolutely no charge or obligation.
More Than a Technology Upgrade
Moving to Business Central is not simply about replacing older software.
Many organisations use migration projects as an opportunity to:
- Streamline processes
- Reduce manual administration
- Improve reporting and visibility
- Support business growth
- Enable greater mobility across teams
- Take advantage of Microsoft’s latest AI-powered capabilities
By moving to the cloud, businesses gain access to ongoing innovation without the disruption and expense often associated with traditional on-premises upgrade projects.
Why Now Could Be the Right Time
Migration funding opportunities are relatively uncommon, and many businesses currently running older Dynamics platforms are already reviewing their long-term technology strategy.
For organisations that have been considering a move to Dynamics 365 Business Central, the availability of Microsoft funding may make the business case significantly more attractive.
The combination of reduced implementation costs, improved technology, and access to ongoing Microsoft innovation means this could be an ideal time to explore your options.
How Synergy Technology Can Help
Synergy Technology has extensive experience helping organisations migrate from legacy Microsoft Dynamics solutions to Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Our team can help you:
- Assess your current ERP environment
- Review migration options
- Identify potential eligibility for Microsoft funding
- Build a practical migration roadmap
- Deliver a smooth implementation with minimal disruption
Whether you’re running Dynamics NAV, GP, AX, SL, or Business Central on-premise, we can help you understand what’s involved and identify the most suitable route forward for your organisation.
Find Out More
If you’re considering a move to Dynamics 365 Business Central, now is a good time to review the options available.
Speak to our team to discuss your current system, your future plans, and whether the Microsoft Business Central Migration Voucher could help reduce the cost of your migration project.
Synergy Technology is proud to be a Microsoft Solution Specialist and to offer Microsoft 365 Business Central solutions across the UK. We offer implementation, migration, support and integration with a number of other platforms. We have offices in Manchester, Preston, Leeds and Cambridge in the UK, as well as Melbourne in Australia.
Find out more by calling us today on 0345 456 0050 or visit our contact page to send us an email.
Sources and Further Reading
- Need help moving from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central?
- Migration vs Re-implementation: Choosing the Right Path to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Microsoft Launch Bridge to Cloud 3 Promotion
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Business Central on-premises to online migration overview – Business Central | Microsoft Learn
- Microsoft Learn: Dynamics 365 Business Central
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