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Why Migrate from 1Staff on GP to Business Central?
Microsoft has announced the end of life for Dynamics GP in 2029, making now the ideal time to plan your migration to Business Central. Here are some key benefits of making the switch.
Cloud-based infrastructure reducing IT overhead and eliminating costly on-premises hardware
Improved scalability to adapt to business growth without significant additional investments
Enhanced accessibility for your team, supporting remote work policies
Seamless integration with industry-leading data analytics, budgeting, forecasting, and planning technologies
Continuous innovation through AI-powered features regularly introduced by Microsoft
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Our Migration Expertise
With our deep knowledge of both GP and Business Central, we offer:
- Choice in approach – We recognize that one size does not fit all when moving to Business Central. Our expertise in both GP and Business Central allows us to tailor the transition to suit your unique needs.
- Minimizing change –While GP and Business Central are different, our deep expertise in both allows us to mirror key aspects of GP within Business Central. Plus, we’ve brought over features from GP that our clients love.
- Optimizing on-going costs – We have in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft offers available to GP clients for Business Central licensing and can ensure you take full advantage of them.
- Achieve More – If you want Business Central to deliver more than GP did, we’re here to help drive that transformation for you.

Our Migration Approach
We understand that every organization has unique needs. That's why we offer different migration approaches tailored to your business:

"Like-for-Like" Migration
For organizations that love their current GP setup and simply need to move to the cloud:
- Minimal change and reduced risk
- Familiar processes transferred to Business Central
- Our expertise ensures accurate data migration and BC configuration to match your needs
- Our tailored project approach ensures a smooth process

Fresh Start Migration
For organizations that have outgrown GP and need a solution that reflects their current operations:
- Opportunity to redesign your ERP solution
- Involves more significant change and transformation
- Leverages our expertise to create a tailored BC implementation
With these migration approaches, we ensure that your transition from 1Staff on Dynamics GP to Business Central aligns perfectly with your organization's goals. Whether you're seeking minimal disruption or a complete system overhaul, our team of experts will guide you through the selection process, helping you choose the best path for your business needs and growth objectives.
Key Stakeholder Benefits
- Cost efficiency through reduced IT overhead
- Enhanced scalability and accessibility
- Improved financial insights and reporting capabilities
- Cloud-native architecture ensuring automatic updates and enhanced security
- Seamless integration with other Microsoft products (Office 365, Power BI, Azure)
- Advanced security features and improved disaster recovery
- Modern, intuitive interface improving productivity
- Mobile accessibility for flexible work arrangements
- AI-powered insights to streamline processes

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