Microsoft has recently announced the features that will be included in the 2021 Year-End update to Dynamics GP, which will include the 2021 Feature release as well. Users should note that only the 2018 version of GP will be updated – GP 2016 received its last-ever update in June 2021, so it’s in your best interest to upgrade to GP 18 for continued use.

Here are the features coming to GP 18.4:

Dynamics GP clients have many questions surrounding the future of Microsoft ERP and where Dynamics GP fits into that picture. We’ve put together some FAQs to help organizations understand the context of Microsoft’s messaging and give them the information they need to make informed decisions about their long-term ERP solution.

Dynamics 365 Business Central is Microsoft’s champion for mid-market business management solutions. Business Central was built around the foundation of Dynamics NAV and brings business processes together into a single, easy-to-use interface. Better yet, as part of the Dynamics 365 platform, Business Central is easily connected to other Dynamics 365 applications such as Marketing and Sales to fully synchronize a business’ functionality.

For companies currently using other Microsoft solutions such as Dynamics GP or Dynamics NAV, an upgrade to Business Central would provide many benefits from both an operational and cost standpoint.

Getting ready to close the year for 2020 in Dynamics GP? Watch the recording of our annual webinar to learn everything you need to run an anxiety-free close in Dynamics GP and get your questions answered.

Hosted by CEO of Syvantis, Janelle Riley, this webinar titled “GP to Business Central: How to Successfully Migrate” contains a walkthrough of the history of Dynamics ERP applications and provides information about the migration process from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Power BI can get really complicated, really fast. How do you cut through all of the technical terminology and just use it? How do you know when you are over your head and need to ask for help from a technical resource? In this webinar hosted by CEO of Syvantis, Janelle Riley, and Consulting Manager, Jack Walther, the Syvantis team explores Power BI from the perspective of a finance user of Dynamics GP.

An important consideration to make is Microsoft’s development strategy. Microsoft has reallocated its development resources away from Dynamics GP and Dynamics SL to Business Central. This means that although Microsoft continues to support GP and SL, the majority of new development is happening in Business Central.

Where is Microsoft ERP right now? Walk through install base numbers and deployment options to get a firm grasp at the landscape of ERP systems in the Microsoft ecosystem.

Big changes have been happening at Microsoft regarding its ERP applications over the past three years. This has caused a lot of confusion and uncertainty among current Microsoft ERP clients as well as organizations looking to purchase Microsoft ERP systems.

Dynamics GP 2018 R2 was released on Tuesday, October 2nd 2018 and contains updates and enhancements for several core functions of the app. Financials, Supply Chain, Payroll, and overall system enhancements were the main focus of this release. Take a look at all the new possibilities.

Getting ready to close the year for 2017? Watch Janelle Riley's webinar to learn everything you need to run an anxiety-free close in Dynamics GP. If you were not able to attend the webinar, but would still like to receive a copy of our 2017 year-end closing procedures documentation, click the button below to download all materials discussed in the webinar including step-by-step instructions for closing the month and year in Dynamics GP.

As a business grows it inevitably faces the choice between investing in on-premises server infrastructure or cloud based infrastructure to manage their IT needs. However, choosing the wrong investment for your business can have dramatic effects on long term profitability, so picking the right investment is necessary.

There are some key differences to be aware of in the Purchase Order statuses and controls between Dynamics GP and Dynamics 365 for Operations.

Classes in Dynamics GP are a great tool to use when categorizing and configuring new customers, vendors, and inventory in GP. They allow you to default a variety of settings, rather than manually selecting the settings each time. When creating customers, vendors, and inventory in Dynamics 365 for Operations there are similar setup options to classes, however they are not an exact process match. Below is a breakdown of the main setup options in classes in GP vs. options in Operations.

If you are a user switching from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations or vice versa, you are likely going to encounter terminology differences that will have you scratching your head in confusion as you attempt to decipher the various terms. To assist in your transitional journey, here is a brief rundown of some of the basic terminology differences that you may find helpful:

We recently migrated our company from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 for Operations. Since we have been a Dynamics GP provider for many years, we put together a project plan and split up tasks needed to migrate our existing data into the new D365 Operations system.

No matter which ERP system you choose, one of the first items you will need to consider is how to design your chart of accounts. This could be influenced by many factors including your product lines, cost centers, and company divisions.

Both Dynamics GP and Dynamics 365 for Operations can accommodate financial reporting and tracking by multiple sectors of an entity’s business, but the approach is different in each, with Dynamics GP using Segments and Dynamics 365 for Operations using Dimensions.

With Microsoft launching its newest Dynamics ERP system, Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, many of you may be wondering what financial statement application they will be using on the backend. The good news for those looking to switch from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations is that Operations will also be using Management Reporter (MR). For those who are familiar with designing reports in MR, the core functionality is exactly same, but there are some things that have changed. At first glance of MR in Operations, you will not see any differences from the MR you are used to. As you begin to dive deep into the settings and options you will begin to see some subtle differences.

The deadline is fast approaching to submit 1099s. You’ve ordered the paper, you’ve checked the vendor 1099 totals, and you’re ready to print. When they come out of the printer, however, there’s an obvious mistake. How frustrating! I’ve addressed some common 1099 printing issues and how to fix them.

If you’re new to GP, one of the most frustrating situations you can be in, is when you try to exit out of a window and it just won’t close. You try everything: clicking Delete or Cancel, clicking the ‘X’ in the corner, but GP just won’t let you out! I’ve included a few tips that should help you exit out of any GP window if you find yourself in this situation.