Thinking about the future of Microsoft Dynamics GP?
This essential guide explains why organisations running Dynamics GP need to act now, and how moving to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can unlock growth, resilience and long‑term value.
This ebook is Part 1 of our From GP to Growth mini‑book series, created to complement mhance’s From GP to Growth webinar programme. Together, the series and webinars are designed to help GP customers understand their options, reduce risk, and plan a confident transition to the cloud.
With Microsoft confirming that Dynamics GP will receive no new features after 2029, and no security updates beyond 2031, the risks of standing still are increasing rapidly. As the wider Microsoft ecosystem accelerates towards cloud‑first innovation, this guide sets the foundation for everything that follows in the From GP to Growth series.
What you’ll learn in Part 1
The real risks of staying on Dynamics GP
Understand the operational, security and financial challenges organisations face when remaining on an ageing, on‑premise ERP, from rising IT costs and shrinking GP expertise, to compliance exposure and limited support for modern ways of working.
Why organisations are moving to Business Central
Learn why Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is the natural successor to GP, offering modern financial management, AI‑powered Copilot features, deep Microsoft 365 integration, enterprise‑grade security and continuous innovation, all without the complexity of on‑prem infrastructure.
How Microsoft incentives make now the best time to move
Explore how Microsoft’s Bridge to the Cloud programme can significantly reduce the cost and risk of migration, making early action more financially attractive than waiting.
What a GP to Business Central migration really looks like
Get a clear, realistic overview of a typical GP to Business Central migration, including timelines, key phases and what organisations should expect at each stage.
Why waiting increases risk
See how delaying migration reduces partner availability, increases security exposure, and limits access to incentives — while early movers benefit from greater flexibility and lower disruption.
Who this mini‑book is for
- Finance Directors and CFOs using Dynamics GP
- IT leaders responsible for ERP strategy, security and compliance
- Organisations attending (or planning to attend) the From GP to Growth webinar series
- GP users looking for clear, practical guidance, not sales hype
Download Part 1 of the From GP to Growth mini‑book series to understand the risks of staying on Dynamics GP, explore your Business Central options, and prepare for the next stages in your GP to cloud journey.