Dynamics NAV

Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) is a business management solution designed for SMBs, offering tools for finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and customer management. Now evolved into D365 Business Central, it provides even more advanced capabilities, with cloud-based features and enhanced integration for modern business needs.

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Dynamics NAV (Navision) vs. Business Central: Understanding the difference

Dynamics NAV (Navision) is primarily an on-premises solution, while Business Central is built for the cloud, with the option for on-premises deployment as well.

Deployment

Business Central offers automatic, regular updates, significantly reducing maintenance compared to the manual updates needed for Dynamics NAV.

Updates & upgrades

Business Central features a modern, web-based interface accessible from any device, offering a more user-friendly experience than Dynamics NAV’s traditional Windows-based client.

User experience

Business Central uses extensions for customizations that don’t interfere with the core system, making upgrades easier. In contrast, customizations in Dynamics NAV (Navision) can complicate the upgrade process.

Customization & extensibility

Business Central integrates seamlessly with Microsoft services like Office 365 and Power Platform, providing enhanced productivity tools right out of the box.

Integration capabilities

Business Central’s subscription-based model lowers initial costs and offers more flexibility, while Navision’s perpetual licensing requires a higher upfront investment.

Licensing & cost

Business Central includes advanced functionalities like AI, IoT integrations, and analytics out-of-the-box, providing more features than Dynamics NAV (Navision).

Advanced features
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Key functions of Dynamics NAV

Financial management

  • General ledger

  • Accounts payable/receivable

  • Multi-currency support

  • Cash flow management

  • Budgeting and forecasting

Supply chain management

  • Inventory management

  • Order processing

  • Vendor management

  • Procurement and sourcing

Sales & marketing

  • CRM

  • Sales order management

  • Quote-to-cash automation

  • Campaign management

Project management

  • Job costing and tracking

  • Resource allocation

  • Timesheets and billing

  • Budget management

Manufacturing

  • Production planning

  • BOM management

  • Shop floor control

  • Job scheduling and tracking

Business intelligence & reporting

  • Built-in reports and analytics

  • Data visualization dashboards

  • Role-based reporting

Perfion PIM

A PIM system - all your product data lives in one place

Payhawk

Unified business expenses - gain control, automation and integration with Business Central

NP Retail

Connect in-store and online sales in one system and synchronize inventory levels.

Warehouse management

Visual Advanced Production Scheduler

Manage production and create visual production schedules.

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Ecommerce

B2B Portal

Shorten sales cycle with quick access to current product details, pricing & availability.

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Payroll & HR

Alna HR Office

Simplify and automate HR tasks, payroll processing & employee management.

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Ecommerce

Delivery app

Manage deliveries & integrate across multiple platforms for smoother operations.

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Ecommerce

Base (Baselinker) integration

Simplify your e-commerce processes, from inventory to order management.

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ecommerce
Industry-Specific

Aqua Dynamics

Centralize billing, contracts & real-time data for reduced errors.

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Industry-Specific

PrintVis

Manage print industry processes, from production to financials.

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Industry-Specific

LS Retail

Control every aspect of your retail, restaurant, or hospitality business.

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Warehouse management

Tasklet mobile

Improve warehouse productivity with real-time mobile tracking & task management.

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Document management

OpenText Extended ECM

Streamline content management & automate document-heavy processes.

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Document management

Continia Document Capture

Improve document processing with automated scanning, recognition & filing systems.

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We know your industry

Finance & Insurance

In the ever-evolving finance and insurance industries, accuracy and regulatory compliance are critical. Our tailored solutions streamline complex workflows, strengthen risk management, and provide powerful analytics, ensuring you stay competitive and fully compliant in a stringent regulatory landscape.

European Merchant Bank

"We aim to become leaders in digital transformation and we‘ve chosen the partners that can help us reach that goal. Alna HR Office allowed us to take care of all the key HR and payroll processes, while Dynamics 365 Business Central helped us to standardize accounting and financial management in our company."

Luminor

"Alna HR Office has helped us to spend less time on routine operations, optimize the payroll process, and reduce the likelihood of errors in the accounting process."


Manufacturing

Stay ahead in the manufacturing world with solutions designed to boost productivity, optimize your supply chain, and reduce downtime. From AI-driven automation to real-time data insights, we equip you with the tools to innovate, adapt quickly to market changes, and deliver high-quality products efficiently.

Hella Lithuania

"We sought to optimize payroll and HR management processes at our plant in Kaunas while also ensuring a quality integration with our existing SAP ERP. Alna HR Office has met all of our needs and now it helps us take care of our employees from their first day on the job."

Hollister Lietuva

"For our new plant opening in Kaunas, we identified that HR and payroll calculation processes as critical. Alna HR Office and payroll modules helped us to manage quick employee growth process. "

Biovela group

"We couldn't be happier with our decision to go with Alna HR Office for our Payroll and HR management, every time, no matter how complex the calculation, while the HR self-service portal helps our people save time and ensure compliance."

Nøsted &

"We have been using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for several years, and we have been very happy with the system. It has helped us to improve our efficiency, productivity, and overall business management."

Viking Industrier

"The shift to the cloud with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central has streamlined our business operations"

Danspin

"Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Alna HR Office have been a game-changer.  These cloud-based solutions have streamlined everything from accounting to HR, giving us a single platform for managing critical processes."

Jupiter Bach Lietuva

"Alna HR Office program with the employee self-service module has significantly improved our cost management, efficiency, and time savings. With this program in place, we've seen a noticeable reduction in administrative costs associated with HR tasks. It streamlines various processes, allowing us to handle employee data and requests more efficiently. This translates to considerable time savings, freeing up resources for other essential tasks."

Vilpak

"With the implementation of PrintVis we were able to handle every stage of packaging production in a single app, from quote until the job is completed, delivered, invoiced, and analysed. The system helped us achieve efficient inventory forecasting, designated a responsible person for every manufacturing job, eliminated errors in quotes and estimations, and enabled more efficient warehouse operations and use of resources."

North Trampoline

"The main reasons for choosing a cloud-based solution were to increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve flexibility. We decided on Digmatix because the team made a great impression during the initial meetings, they were competent, and their English proficiency was really good. They offered lower costs compared to Swedish consultants, and they were just as good, if not better."

Patrik Falenius
Patrik Falenius
Global Accounting & Legal Entities Mgr at North Trampoline
Dobeles dzirnavnieks

„In AP alone, we are saving 3.5 full-time equivalents, and we predict that the OpenText content management solution will allow us to unlock time savings in other areas of our operations in the future.“

Utz Group

„We required a user-friendly solution for our subsidiaries that offered seamless integration with our ERP system, along with efficient handling and tracking of thousands of pallets across the entire supply chain. Mobile WMS by Tasklet fully met our expectations."

Gomba Lorena
Gomba Lorena
ERP Project Manager, Georg Utz Holding AG

Retail & Wholesale

In retail & wholesale, success isn’t just about keeping up - it’s about leading the way. From streamlining your supply chain to delivering personalized customer experiences, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions empower you to stay agile, make data-driven decisions, and drive growth.

Hoptrans

"Dynamics 365 Business Central and Alna HR Office have helped us to improve our business, enabling us to operate more efficiently, reduce errors, and gain a competitive edge."

Litcargus

"Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Alna HR Office have substantially simplified our day-to-day financial, accounting, and HR processes; they have also accelerated data analysis and helped us save time.  All of this enabled us to focus even more on our ultimate goal – handling passengers and flights as fast as possible while also ensuring the highest quality of service."

Arimex

"With the implementation of the warehouse module, we have digitized paper-based operations, all of the warehouse goods are scanned with mobile devices, our shipping operations are now performed faster and more accurately, the traceability of our warehouse operations was improved and we overcome the challenges of pallet marking."

Hella Lithuania

"We sought to optimize payroll and HR management processes at our plant in Kaunas while also ensuring a quality integration with our existing SAP ERP. Alna HR Office has met all of our needs and now it helps us take care of our employees from their first day on the job."

Hollister Lietuva

"For our new plant opening in Kaunas, we identified that HR and payroll calculation processes as critical. Alna HR Office and payroll modules helped us to manage quick employee growth process. "

Lotos Baltica

"We have transformed our key business operations with the help of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central."

Danspin

"Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Alna HR Office have been a game-changer.  These cloud-based solutions have streamlined everything from accounting to HR, giving us a single platform for managing critical processes."

Brand Distribution

"Digmatix is a leading partner in the Polish market when it comes to implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and Brand Distribution selects the best partners for collaboration."

Karolina Jaroś
Karolina Jaroś
Dyrektor operacyjny, Brand Distribution Group

Services

Imagine a world where your team anticipates client needs, where projects flow seamlessly, and where every interaction leaves a lasting impression. With Business Central’s cutting-edge tools and our expertise, you’ll not only optimize operations but transform the way you connect and collaborate, delivering results that wow your clients every time.

CUJO AI

"As our company is growing, we were looking for a solution that would meet global security standards and help us with payroll calculation and HR management. Alna HR Office has enabled us to manage all of our key HR and payroll processes while having all of the necessary reports in a single system."

European Merchant Bank

"We aim to become leaders in digital transformation and we‘ve chosen the partners that can help us reach that goal. Alna HR Office allowed us to take care of all the key HR and payroll processes, while Dynamics 365 Business Central helped us to standardize accounting and financial management in our company."

KRKA Lietuva

"The new version of Microsoft Dynamics NAV has greatly simplified the accounting process and reduced the likelihood of accounting errors in our company, while Alna HR Office has expanded the system's functionality with useful HR management and payroll functions."

Litcargus

"Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Alna HR Office have substantially simplified our day-to-day financial, accounting, and HR processes; they have also accelerated data analysis and helped us save time.  All of this enabled us to focus even more on our ultimate goal – handling passengers and flights as fast as possible while also ensuring the highest quality of service."

Luminor

"Alna HR Office has helped us to spend less time on routine operations, optimize the payroll process, and reduce the likelihood of errors in the accounting process."


Konica Minolta

"We are thrilled with the successful deployment of Dynamics 365 Business Central localization in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. The seamless localization features have significantly improved our financial operations and streamlined our business processes across the Baltic region."

Tallinna Vesi

"Aqua Dynamics’ client relationship and billing system, based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, gathers a complete and accurate overview of every client’s details in one place. Enabling accurate and diligent responses to all client requests. This system gives us a lot more possibilities to interact with clients in a friendly and effective manner."

Lotos Baltica

"We have transformed our key business operations with the help of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central."

Booksy

"The business case revealed differences that made it very easy for us to make a decision. When comparing the functionalities of the systems we were familiar with from the first round, in the second round, we realized the importance of the tool's familiarity, the implementation approach, and the cooperation model. Without a doubt, the winner was EIP Dynamics (part of Digmatix) and the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solution."

Łukasz Jamróz
Łukasz Jamróz
Head of Controlling, Booksy i lider projektu wdrożenia Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Real estate & construction

In real estate, it’s not just about meeting deadlines - it’s about anticipating challenges and staying ahead of them. Track resources in real-time, connect teams seamlessly, and use data insights to make bold, informed decisions that keep projects on track and under budget. The future of construction and development lies in building smarter.

Viking Industrier

"The shift to the cloud with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central has streamlined our business operations"

Ramirent

"Digmatix developers understand how Ramirent operates and are fully aware of of our processes. As always, the collaboration was based on the highest quality and communication standards. The Digmatix team feels like an internal team to us. We had and still have daily contact, all details are always discussed in meetings, and the work is done in a partnership-driven relationship."

Piotr Matyjaszek
Piotr Matyjaszek
IT Manager EC, Ramirent
Binders

„Thanks to the efficiencies we’ve gained with OpenText content management, we’re confident we can grow our business without increasing back-office headcount.“

F.A.Q.

Dynamics NAV, formerly known as Navision, is an ERP solution developed by Microsoft for small and medium-sized businesses. It integrates key business functions—such as finance, manufacturing, sales, shipping, project management, and services—into one platform. By unifying these processes, Dynamics NAV improves efficiency, provides better visibility into operations, and enables informed decision-making with real-time data.

Microsoft encourages Dynamics NAV users to upgrade to Dynamics 365 Business Central, its cloud-based successor. Upgrading to Business Central ensures continued support, access to new features, regular security updates, and integration with the latest Microsoft technologies.

Dynamics NAV offers a comprehensive set of features tailored for SMBs. It provides financial management capabilities, allowing businesses to handle general ledger functions, manage accounts payable and receivable, oversee cash flow, and produce financial reports. It also supports supply chain management by managing inventory, order processing, procurement, and vendor relationships. Additionally, Dynamics NAV enhances manufacturing operations with tools for production planning, bill of materials management, capacity planning, and shop floor contro

Dynamics 365 Business Central is the evolution of Dynamics NAV, offering all the core functionalities of NAV, but with added benefits. Business Central is primarily cloud-based, which provides businesses with accessibility from anywhere, automatic updates, and reduced infrastructure costs. The interface in Business Central is web-based and designed for optimal use across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices, making it more modern and user-friendly than Dynamics NAV's traditional setup. Business Central also offers better integration with other Microsoft cloud services, such as Office 365, Power BI, and the Power Platform.

Dynamics NAV is highly versatile and supports a wide range of industries. Manufacturing businesses benefit from its ability to manage discrete and process manufacturing with advanced production management features. For distribution and wholesale businesses, it helps manage inventory, warehousing, and supply chain logistics efficiently. Professional services firms can utilize its project management tools, including time tracking and billing features. Retail businesses can handle point-of-sale transactions, inventory management, and customer service through NAV's capabilities.

Dynamics NAV offers flexible deployment options, depending on the business’s needs. It can be installed on-premises, where businesses have complete control over their hardware, data, and security. This is often ideal for organizations with strict regulatory or compliance requirements. Another option is hosted deployment, where Dynamics NAV is deployed on a private cloud hosted by a third-party provider. This provides some benefits of cloud computing while maintaining dedicated resources. For businesses looking to fully embrace the cloud, an upgrade to Dynamics 365 Business Central is recommended. Business Central offers a fully cloud-based solution, managed by Microsoft, reducing the need for on-site infrastructure and providing automatic updates. Choosing the right deployment option depends on factors like budget, IT resources, compliance needs, and scalability requirements.

Get more with D365 Business Central

Move from Dynamics NAV (Navision) to Business Central and unlock powerful cloud features, seamless updates, and a modern platform built for modern growth.

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