Microsoft Dynamics NAV

What is Dynamics NAV?

Dynamics NAV (formerly known as Navision) is an easily adaptable Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution which helps small and medium-sized businesses to automate and connect their sales, purchasing, operations, accounting, and stock management.

It brings finance, purchasing, inventory, operations and reporting together in a single system, giving businesses greater visibility and control across their organisation. Flexible by design, Dynamics NAV can be tailored to support the specific needs of your industry and ways of working.

From ongoing support and system optimisation to Business Central upgrades and strategic roadmap planning, our ERP specialists help businesses get the most from their Dynamics NAV environment.

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Dynamics NAV Health Check

Unhappy with the performance of your Dynamics NAV system or the quality of service provided by your current partner? Looking for strategic advice or better value for money? Whatever the challenge, our NAV Doctor services can help.

Our free Dynamics NAV Health Check is designed to uncover the root cause of common issues and provide practical recommendations for improving performance, stability and support.

Working together, we'll:

Review your existing NAV environment
Identify performance, support or security risks
Highlight opportunities for optimisation
Recommend practical next steps

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NAV end of life: What it means for your business

If your business is still running Dynamics NAV 2018
or an older version, now is the time to start planning
your next move.

Mainstream support for many older NAV versions has already ended, and extended support for NAV 2018 ends in January 2028. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, hotfixes or technical support, leaving businesses exposed to increasing security, compliance and operational risks.

While your system won't stop working overnight, remaining on an unsupported ERP platform can increase security, compliance and operational risks. It can also make it harder to take advantage of the latest AI, automation and productivity capabilities available in Dynamics 365 Business Central

The good news is that there is still time to plan. Starting your upgrade journey now gives you more time to assess your options, build a roadmap and reduce migration risk. You may also be eligible for Microsoft funding and migration incentives, helping to lower the cost of moving from NAV to Business Central.

The longer you wait, the fewer options you may have. By planning ahead today, you can reduce risk, modernise your technology and position your business for future growth.

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Upgrade to Business Central

Still on NAV? It’s time to plan your next move.

There’s never been a better time to upgrade. With Dynamics NAV 2018 support ending in 2028 and end-of-life approaching, Microsoft is offering funding to help businesses move to Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Upgrading gives you a modern, secure ERP platform without the disruption of major upgrades. It’s easier to stay compliant, protected, and ready for what’s next.

Many businesses are making the move now as older NAV versions become harder to support and secure. And while upgrading can feel like a big step, if you start planning early, you can take it at a pace that’s right for your business. Plus, if you’re not ready yet, we’ll continue to support your existing solution.

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Moving your Dynamics Support

Thinking about moving your Dynamics NAV support? We get it. Changing partners is a big decision. You want better support, sharper advice and a team that properly understands your setup before anyone starts poking around under the bonnet.

A trusted partner should have a proven onboarding process that reviews your system before support begins.
They should be able to demonstrate how they’ll improve and support your environment, not just promise it.
You should have clear visibility upfront on how your system will be supported, secured, and stabilised.

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Now, it might not be the right time for your business to move from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central. And that's okay. While Microsoft may no longer provide support, updates or extended support for older versions of NAV, that doesn't mean you're on your own.

At Node4, we continue to provide expert Dynamics NAV support for customers running any version of NAV, helping keep their legacy ERP system stable, and performing as effectively as possible. Our experienced NAV consultants, developers and support team understand the realities of running older platforms. Sometimes a Dynamics NAV upgrade isn't the right move right now, and we recognise that.

We'll continue to help you resolve issues, answer questions, support users, carry out system health checks and provide practical guidance on maintaining your NAV environment. When you're ready to start planning for the future, we'll help you understand and manage the risks of running an unsupported system and create a Business Central upgrade roadmap that works for your business, budget and timescales.

No pressure. No scare tactics. Just honest advice and expert Microsoft Dynamics NAV support from people who know NAV inside out.

Whether you're staying with Microsoft Dynamics NAV for now or exploring a future move to Dynamics 365 Business Central, we're here to support you every step of the way.

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Why Node4?

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Unique Methodology

Our Proven MethodologyOur unique "Day in the Life" methodology focuses on how your teams actually work day-to-day, helping us understand your processes, priorities and challenges before recommending solutions. Whether you're looking for support, optimisation or an upgrade, we start by getting the foundations right and building around the way your business operates.

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Dynamics NAV Expertise

We've worked with Dynamics NAV and Navision for decades, supporting organisations across multiple versions, industries and deployment types. From legacy environments to fully customised systems, our consultants understand the challenges businesses face when maintaining and evolving long-standing NAV solutions.

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Partnerships

We've partnered with some of the best ISVs in the Microsoft ecosystem to bring you add-ons that extend the power of Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central. Whether you're looking to streamline processes, improve visibility or meet industry-specific requirements, our integrated solutions help you achieve more without the complexity.

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Our 13th Ultimate Guide

If you’re looking to upgrade to Business Central or understand more about the whole Microsoft world, the Ultimate Guide is your friendly starting point. It breaks things down in simple language, shows how everything connects, and helps you get your head around it all, no tech jargon, just a clear path to getting started with confidence. Download or order a free physical copy.

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Dynamics NAV FAQs

How is Business Central related to Dynamics NAV?

Dynamics 365 Business Central is just the new name for Dynamics NAV. The update of the Dynamics NAV brand has changed the name and also the technology beneath it, with C/AL code being fully replaced by AL as of Business Central version 15. We've also said goodbye to the Windows client altogether, as the modern clients (web, tablet, mobile and Outlook) take precedence.

The look and feel of the product are different: modern and clean with key information highlighted for each user at the top of the role centre. As has always been the case with this product, the core functionality remains the same and is only being improved upon as time goes on.

What is the difference between Dynamics NAV and Business Central?

In short, Dynamics 365 Business Central is just it’s new name – it’s that simple. Dynamics NAV software dates back to the 1980s where it was known as Navision.

If you're wondering why you can't find any mention of Dynamics NAV on Microsoft's website, it's because they rebranded it to Dynamics 365 Business Central in 2018!

What is Navision?

Navision is the original name for Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Microsoft acquired Navision in 2002 and later rebranded the solution as Microsoft Dynamics NAV. In 2018, Dynamics NAV evolved into Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft's modern cloud ERP platform.

Is Dynamics NAV an ERP system?

Yes. Dynamics NAV is a fully integrated ERP system that helps businesses manage core operations including finance, purchasing, inventory, warehousing, sales, project management and reporting. It provides a central source of business data to improve visibility, efficiency and decision-making.

Is Dynamics NAV still supported?

Many businesses continue to run Dynamics NAV successfully today. However, support options vary depending on the version being used. As Dynamics NAV environments age, businesses often face increasing maintenance requirements, technical debt and security considerations, which is why many are evaluating their future roadmap and upgrade options.

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Should I upgrade from Dynamics NAV to Business Central?

The question is no longer if they should move to Business Central, but when. Business Central is Microsoft's strategic ERP platform and receives ongoing innovation, security enhancements, regulatory updates and AI capabilities. Planning early gives businesses more flexibility, helps reduce risk and allows upgrades to align with broader business objectives rather than becoming an urgent technology project.

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When does Dynamics NAV support end?

Microsoft announced that Dynamics NAV will reach end of sale on 30 April 2031. Although customers can continue running perpetual licences after this date, they will no longer be able to renew service plans, purchase additional perpetual licences or renew certain subscription licensing arrangements. For this reason, many organisations are starting to plan their move to Business Central now.

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Microsoft Dynamics NAV

What is Dynamics NAV?

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Dynamics NAV Health Check

NAV end of life: What it means for your business

Upgrade to Business Central