Navision to Business Central

Is your Navision solution ready for the next step?

Get a structured assessment of your Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Navision solution before you decide on migration, a new implementation, or a cleanup. Zealand Data helps you gain an overview, identify risks, and chart a realistic path to Business Central.
Example of a Comprehensive Assessment
64
/100
A basis for decision-making that shows where you're ready—and where you need to clean up first.
Process Standardization
58%
Data Quality
71%
Integrations
46%
Cloud Readiness
62%
When ERP Becomes Business-Critical

Navision might still be working. But how long is it wise to wait?

Many companies have been using Navision for years. The solution is often stable, but it is also highly customized, dependent on a few key individuals, and tied together by integrations that no one fully understands anymore.
01

Customizations Without an Overview

Custom code, legacy reports, and manual workarounds can make a transition to Business Central more complex than expected.

02

Integrations That Keep Operations Running

The online store, warehouse, production, EDI, finance, and BI must be assessed before the project can be planned reliably.

03

Lack of a basis for decision-making

Management needs a clear picture of the risks, costs, business case, and realistic timeline.

Our Method

A practical assessment that provides an overview before the project begins

We combine technical expertise, process insight, and business consulting to provide you with a plan that can be used by management, finance, IT, and power users alike.
1

Mapping

We will review your current Navision version, processes, data, integrations, reporting, and critical dependencies.

2

Risk Analysis

We identify technical debt, business-critical areas, data risks, and the areas where an ERP migration could impact operations.

3

Strategic Choices

We'll assess whether you should opt for an upgrade, a new implementation, a phased migration, a hybrid strategy, or a cleanup first.

4

Roadmap

You’ll receive specific recommendations, priorities, and next steps so that you can make an informed decision.

Not Just a System Change

The Business Central project should not replicate the past

A successful transition from Navision to Business Central isn't just about migrating functions and data. It's about simplifying, standardizing, and ensuring that the ERP platform supports the business going forward.

  • Find out which adjustments still add value—and which ones should be phased out.
  • Foster a shared understanding among management, IT, finance, and operations.
  • Get your data quality, master data, and reporting in order before the migration.
  • Avoid starting a project without a realistic scope, clear responsibilities, and proper governance.

The most important question is not: “Can we migrate to Business Central?”

The most important question is: “How do we make this secure, realistic, and deliver the greatest possible business value?”

That is what the assessment is intended to clarify.

Here's what you'll get

Concrete outputs that can be used in the decision-making process

The assessment concludes with a comprehensive set of decision-making materials that make it easier to choose a direction, align the budget, and involve the right stakeholders.

Current Status Report

Overview of the current Navision setup, integrations, data, processes, and system dependencies.

NAV-to-BC Readiness Score

A simple assessment model that shows maturity, complexity, and areas where action should be taken first.

Risk and Complexity Map

Identification of the most significant technical and business risks prior to a migration or new implementation.

Recommended Roadmap

Prioritized next steps, level of estimation, proposed project format, and recommendation for the next steps in the process.

Questions and Answers

Frequently Asked Questions About Navision and Business Central

Here are brief answers to the questions we often encounter from companies that still use Navision or Dynamics NAV.
It depends on your version, technical debt, integrations, data quality, and business needs. If the solution is difficult to maintain, requires key personnel, or limits development, you should have an assessment conducted.
Some companies may choose to upgrade, while others will derive greater value from a new implementation that includes a cleanup and process improvements. The assessment helps determine which strategy is best suited.
Customizations should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Some need to be recreated in Business Central, some can be replaced by standard functionality, and others should be phased out because they no longer provide real value.
An initial implementation can often be completed in just a few weeks, depending on the complexity, the number of integrations, and how much documentation is already available.
No. Technical analysis is important, but it must be linked to processes, finances, risks, project management, and business value. This is precisely where Zealand Data provides clarity.
Yes. Zealand Data can serve as an advisor and liaison between you and your ERP vendor, ensuring that requirements, scope, risks, and decisions are handled in a clear and structured manner.
Before you make a decision

Get a clear picture of your options

Book a no-obligation consultation with Zealand Data if you use Navision or Dynamics NAV and are considering Business Central. We’ll help you figure out the right next step—even if you decide you need to get your systems in order first.
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