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Dynamics GP Security Updates End in 2031: The Cyber Insurance Problem
If your company runs Microsoft Dynamics GP, you already have a couple of important dates on the horizon. Regular support ends December 31, 2029. Security updates and patches, if needed, continue through April 30, 2031.It may be tempting to look at that second date and...
What happens to your Dynamics GP customizations when you move to a new ERP?
If your company has been running Dynamics GP for years, there's a good chance you've invested in more than just the software itself. You've also invested in custom reports, specialized workflows, integrations, unique data structures, and other modifications designed...
The 1-3 year GP migration myth: Why you can’t wait until 2028
The CFO knew the conversation was coming. Everyone on the leadership team understood that Microsoft Dynamics GP would not be around forever. The company had relied on it for years, and the system still worked. Finance was closing the books, orders were getting...
Still on Dynamics GP 2015 or 2016? Here’s your risk exposure
Your GP system may still run, but that doesn't mean it's supported For many businesses, Microsoft Dynamics GP has been a reliable part of daily operations for years. The accounting team processes invoices. Financial reports get generated. Month-end closes happen on...
The hidden costs of waiting too long to change ERP systems
Most companies don't wake up one morning and decide it's time to change ERP systems. Instead, the decision gets postponed. This year's budget is already committed. The busy season is around the corner. An audit is scheduled. A facility expansion demands attention....
The NetSuite implementation timeline nobody talks about
If you plan to implement NetSuite, one of your first questions will probably be, “How soon can we go live?” It is an important question. It may not be the one that protects you from an expensive surprise. A proposed NetSuite implementation timeline usually applies to...
Which is riskier: replacing your ERP or keeping the one you have?
Most organizations don’t set out to run outdated business software. They adapt to it, one small workaround at a time. A manual workaround here. A spreadsheet there. A process that takes longer than it used to. Over time, a system that once worked smoothly starts...
Modern UI and ERP automation: what actually improves day-to-day work
When companies evaluate ERP software, the conversation usually starts with features. Can it manage inventory? Support financial reporting? Automate approvals? Connect with the systems the business already uses? Those questions matter. But they miss the one question...
ERP data migration mistakes: why “bring everything over” is usually the wrong goal
When a business starts moving from an older accounting or ERP system to a modern cloud ERP solution, one of the first reactions is usually simple: bring everything over. “Let’s bring everything over.” Every customer record. Every vendor record. Every invoice. Every...