The Limits of Legacy ERP

For decades, Microsoft Dynamics GP and SL were the trusted engines driving finance and operations for countless organizations. Known for their reliability and flexibility, they helped businesses thrive—but that time has passed. It’s now more important than ever to migrate from Dynamics GP/SL to more modern, cloud-based solutions.

Today’s business landscape demands speed, agility, and real-time insight—qualities that legacy, on-premises systems simply weren’t built to deliver. Outdated infrastructure, disconnected systems, manual workarounds, and data silos are just a few of the challenges organizations face when relying on aging ERP platforms. These barriers don’t just slow teams down—they inflate costs, complicate compliance, and stifle innovation.

The Clock Is Ticking on Dynamics GP and SL

Microsoft has ended mainstream support for both Dynamics GP and SL. This means no new features, fewer updates, and growing security risks. As technology evolves and compliance requirements become more stringent, relying on unsupported systems puts organizations at serious risk.

Maintaining aging infrastructure is also increasingly expensive. A recent industry report found that over 70% of companies using legacy ERP systems experience higher operational costs and slower decision-making due to outdated technology.

The message is clear: delaying your cloud ERP migration strategy comes with real consequences.

Why Business Central Is the Next Step

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central isn’t just a replacement for GP or SL—it’s a modern cloud ERP system designed for agility, scalability, and digital transformation. It unifies finance, operations, sales, and service in a single, intuitive platform.

With automatic updates, built-in automation, and seamless integration with Microsoft 365 apps like Outlook, Excel, and Teams, Business Central improves both productivity and user experience. AI-powered insights and real-time data reporting empower leaders to make smarter, faster decisions.

In our recent session, Quisitive’s Senior Director of SMB, John Smith, emphasized that, “…migrating to Business Central is about more than technology. It’s about reimagining how your business operates—with better visibility, faster responsiveness, and the ability to scale confidently.”

Hear more from John Smith, Senior Director of SMB, about the importance of migrating from Dynamics GP/SL in our on-demand webinar.

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Migration Doesn’t Have to Be Disruptive

Many companies hesitate to migrate due to concerns around complexity and disruption. But with the right partner and methodology, ERP implementation can be a smooth, phased transition that minimizes risk and maximizes ROI.

Quisitive’s proven migration methodology starts with a comprehensive assessment of your current system and business goals. From there, we create a roadmap that includes data migration, training, change management, and go-live support—so your team feels confident every step of the way.

As John shared, “Migration isn’t a rip-and-replace scenario. With the right plan, it’s a phased, guided journey that minimizes risk and accelerates ROI.”

The Cost of Waiting

Maintaining the status quo may seem comfortable, but legacy ERP systems come with hidden costs. From escalating IT expenses and heightened security risks to inefficient workflows and missed opportunities for innovation, every delay in migrating increases the chance of falling behind. Reports show that 60% of organizations using unsupported legacy systems experience more security breaches, exposing them to cyber risks, data leaks, and compliance failures. Additionally, outdated systems can waste up to 30% of employee time due to inefficient processes.

Business Central is a scalable, secure, and future-ready solution that modernizes operations, reduces costs, and gives organizations a competitive advantage. It’s not just an upgrade—it’s a strategic investment in your long-term success.