Assess
Determine where you are – and what your must-have’s are.
Compare
Assemble a list of options and investigate them with an expert guide.
Choose
Put the final contestants through the wringer and establish a winner.
Additional Resources
All the information you need to make the best decisions.
Assess Your GP Transition Options:
Many of our GP clients are taking a further look at options after Microsoft’s announcement around the end of life for GP. Whether you’re considering a change soon or waiting a few years, the sooner you start exploring what else is available, the better off you’ll be in the long run. Here are some resources to get you started.
Compare Dynamics GP Conversion Options
Comparing solutions can be daunting, but we can help. If you’re considering a new solution, contact us to go over your specific business requirements. We can help guide you in the right direction. However, most of our clients are SMBs and a lot of them are project-based businesses – both Acumatica and Dynamics Business Central are good options.
HTML Hyperlink List
- Infographic: CAL’s story of moving to Acumatica from GP
- Webpage summing up the series of webinars/videos on ERP Evolution
- Website – page on Acumatica
- Website – page on Business Central
- Infographic: CAL’s story of moving to Acumatica from GP
- Download: ERP System Evaluation Checklist
- Blog: Comparing Year-End Procedures GP vs. Acumatica vs. Business Central
Choose GP Replacement Software:
Total upfront and ongoing costs, including:
- Number and types of user licenses.
- Module requirements.
- Implementation costs.
- Customization requirements.
- Data migration.
- Software maintenance.
- Project team resources.
- Training and support services.
Additional questions about the implementer of the solution should be asked as well, such as:
- Average support staff tenure and experience level?
- Case studies for businesses like ours?
- What is the software update schedule?
- What is the implementation roadmap?
- Where is your customer service team located?
- What training and support options do you offer, and are they included in the overall costs or a separate fee?
Here are some helpful resources:
- Accessing ERP Software TCO.pdf
- The ROI of ERP MS Dynamics.pdf
- ERP Evaluation Checklist.pdf
Next, contact CAL Business Solutions and do a business review with us to further narrow down your options.
Additional Resources
- More Infographics (including the 2 previously listed)
- Dynamics GP Resource Directory
- Migrate to Business Central
- Comparing 2 Cloud Options: Acumatica and Dynamics 365 Business Central
https://www.calszone.com/2024/07/exploring-true-cloud-erp-options-for-your-business/ - YouTube videos:
- Dynamics GP Lifecycle Status Video
https://youtu.be/YHI1-mFe8uA?si=wb7Mb_qPc1HsuPZI - Cloud ERP Benefits & Considerations Video Playlist
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNRv6rM7GnizRY0G3fDqamRwwBz2K9sNH&si=-3r6DdUlDyjVb-Ln - Take a Look at Business Central
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNRv6rM7GnizJZS-4N433db&si=OsDhzrawbslVu0bj - Take a Look at Acumatica
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNRv6rM7GniycV9SvwY3K9Gje4KFyYMpz&si=qadWvF1-VaaLUoDQ
- Dynamics GP Lifecycle Status Video