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Upgrade From Microsoft Dynamics NAV to Business Central
Running Microsoft Dynamics NAV — also known as Navision — and ready to move forward? Robosol manages the complete migration from NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central for UK businesses. As a Microsoft Gold Partner since 2010, we have delivered NAV upgrade projects for wholesale distribution, pharmaceutical and manufacturing companies. Whatever version of NAV you run, we can help. Our consultants move your data, customisations and workflows to Business Central with minimal disruption.
Is Your Dynamics NAV Version Still Supported?
Microsoft ended mainstream support for all versions of Dynamics NAV and Navision. As a result, organisations still running NAV are no longer covered by security patches, compliance updates or new features. For UK companies that process financial data and customer records, this creates a genuine risk. Moving to Business Central removes that vulnerability. As a cloud-based SaaS platform, Microsoft rolls out updates automatically twice a year. There are no further upgrade cycles to plan or manage.
Two Upgrade Routes: Lift and Shift or Re-implementation
Lift and shift is the fastest path from Dynamics NAV to the cloud. Robosol copies all your existing customisations, data fields and transaction history directly into Business Central. Your staff continue working with familiar processes and layouts, now hosted on Microsoft Azure rather than an on-premise server. This route suits UK businesses that want cloud benefits without changing how the system operates.
UK businesses upgrading from an active NAV enhancement plan may be eligible for reduced Business Central licensing costs for up to three years — contact Robosol to find out if you qualify.
Re-implementation — A Fresh Start on Business Central
An NAV upgrade is also an opportunity to rethink how your ERP is configured. Furthermore, Business Central offers capabilities unavailable in older versions of NAV — improved workflows, Power BI reporting and deeper Microsoft 365 connectivity. Our re-implementation service removes redundant customisations, imports a clean dataset and rebuilds the solution around how your organisation works today. Many companies choose this approach when moving from NAV 2015 or earlier.
Robosol also supports migrations from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Business Central — contact us to discuss your current system.
How Long Does a Dynamics NAV Upgrade Take?
A lift and shift project typically runs for 4 to 12 weeks, depending on the complexity of your current system. In contrast, a full re-implementation takes between 3 and 6 months. At the start of every engagement, Robosol delivers a fixed-scope assessment. Your board will know the timeline, resources and cost before any work begins. No hidden fees, no scope creep.
Why UK Businesses Choose Robosol for Their NAV Upgrade
Robosol has a proven record of delivering Dynamics NAV and Navision upgrade projects across the UK. Since 2010, we have completed over 75 NAV upgrade projects for UK businesses across wholesale distribution, pharmaceutical and manufacturing. We specialise in regulated and complex environments — from MHRA-compliant pharmaceutical operations to multi-site wholesale and manufacturing businesses. Our team has completed migrations from NAV 2013, NAV 2015, NAV 2016, NAV 2017 and NAV 2018 to Business Central. We manage every stage — data transfer, system redevelopment, user acceptance testing and end-user training. We complete every task before go-live. Book a Free NAV Assessment and we will assess your current NAV environment within five working days.
Business Central customers typically see significant reductions in ERP maintenance costs and manual data entry time within the first year of going live.
How Does a Dynamics NAV Upgrade Work?
Discovery and Assessment We review your current NAV version, customisations, data volume and business processes. You receive a fixed-scope proposal with a clear timeline and cost before any work begins.
Upgrade Planning We map all data fields, customisations and integrations to their Business Central equivalents. Any redundant code is identified for removal or redevelopment.
Data Migration and Development We migrate your historical data and rebuild customisations as Business Central extensions. All development is completed in a test environment first.
Testing and User Acceptance Your team tests the new system against real business scenarios. We resolve any issues before go-live is confirmed.
Go-Live and Training We manage the go-live cutover and provide end-user training so your staff are confident from day one.