Tag: Dynamics GP

As Microsoft continues to release new information about Dynamics 365 Business Central, many clients are wondering about the future of Dynamics GP. Although we recently published a specialized resource page for companies considering the move from Dynamics GP to Business Central, we have yet to address an important question: What are the differences between Dynamics GP and Business Central? Licensing Dynamics GP offers flexible licensing options paid upfront or monthly with...

Many users are aware that Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016 is nearing the end of its lifecycle. The question now becomes, what are the options for current GP 2016 users? On July 13, 2021, Microsoft Dynamics GP 2016 and 2016 R2 will no longer have Mainstream Support. Because GP 2016 falls under Microsoft's Fixed Lifecycle Policy, the switch from Mainstream Support to Extended Support following that date will entail a decrease...

With over 120,000 members, the influence of the User Group Community is limitless. With included conference benefits, membership benefits, and more, there is almost no reason for businesses to forfeit this opportunity. The User Group Communities give ERP and CRM software users (users of Microsoft Dynamics 365, Dynamics GP, Dynamics CRM, etc.) the opportunity to share information in-person and virtually. Additionally, the User Group Community provides various exclusive discounts to...

As Microsoft continues to release new information about Dynamics 365 Business Central, many clients are wondering about the future of Dynamics GP. Although Microsoft continues to invest in both platforms, the leaning of these investments toward Business Central has prompted a number of questions from companies with Dynamics GP. Logan Consulting has helped many clients with Dynamics GP and Dynamics BC. On our newly created page, we have compiled an...

Many users may have heard that Microsoft isn’t investing heavily in Dynamics GP. So, does support for Dynamics GP still matter? Well, if you have made the decision to stay on Microsoft Dynamics GP, it probably does. Whether you plan to stay on for another year or for the foreseeable future, you may need to keep your Dynamics GP system up to date. There are many reasons to upgrade your...

Last month, we published blog posts that answered our most frequently asked questions regarding the switch from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Business Central and addressed whether companies should stay on Microsoft Dynamics GP. In this blog post, we will help users staying on Dynamics GP understand Microsoft’s Modern Lifestyle Policy and provide our prediction of how Microsoft will move forward with Dynamics GP.   The Modern Lifestyle Support Policy Beginning...

As Microsoft continues to release new information about Dynamics 365 Business Central, many clients are wondering about the future of Dynamics GP. Although we recently published our FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) for companies moving from Dynamics GP to Business Central, we have yet to address an important question: Can companies stay on Dynamics GP? The simple answer is yes. In fact, Logan Consulting has many clients who are staying on...

Microsoft continues to invest in both Dynamics GP and Dynamics 365 Business Central. However, the leaning of these investments toward Business Central has prompted a number of questions from companies with Dynamics GP -- Do we have to move to Business Central? What is the cost? Because Logan Consulting has received so many of these questions, we thought we should address them in a blog post. Below, we will answer...

In early September, Microsoft rolled out an Office Security Update that resulted in the loss of Microsoft Word functionality (outputting documents, reports, and forms) for all Dynamics GP users. The error “Word experienced an error trying to open the file…” is a known issue for users of Microsoft Dynamics GP attempting to print to a Microsoft Word destination. Microsoft Resolution Schedule The resolution timeline of this issue will depend on...

Microsoft Dynamics GP has transformed businesses by providing a platform for data access and analysis. The much-anticipated 2020 version of Microsoft Dynamics GP offers users a variety of new features, making the use of the platform easier than ever. In this blog post, we explain how to use three of these new features. 1. Copy and paste purchasing transactions and distributions The Fall 2020 Microsoft Dynamics GP now allows the...