Upgrade from GP to Business Central
Upgrade from Microsoft Great Plains (GP) to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Future‑proof your finance, operations, and reporting with a modern cloud ERP, implemented by Evolution Business Systems (EBS), one of Australia’s leading Business Central partners.
The Official Upgrade Path for All GP Users
For all existing Microsoft Great Plains (GP) users, the official upgrade path is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, with Microsoft providing a complete toolset to support the transition.
Both Dynamics GP and Business Central include built‑in migration tools that guide organisations through readiness assessment, data mapping, and full data migration. Ensuring a structured and reliable upgrade process.
Microsoft’s cloud migration toolkit, including assessment tools and end‑to‑end data migration utilities, helps GP customers move smoothly and securely into Business Central’s modern cloud environment.
Why Move from Microsoft Great Plains to Business Central?
Microsoft has officially announced the end of support and updates for Dynamics GP. This means organisations running Great Plains face an increasingly urgent need to adopt a modern and secure, cloud‑based ERP solution.
Top Benefits of Upgrading from Great Plains
to Business Central with EBS
Reduce IT Costs & Eliminate On‑Premise Maintenance
GP relies heavily on on‑premise servers, hardware, and manual updates. With Business Central:
- No servers to maintain
- Automatic monthly updates
- More predictable operating expenses instead of large capital outlays
Stay Ahead with Microsoft Copilot & AI‑Driven Processes
Business Central is engineered for AI, with built‑in Copilot tools that streamline tasks such as forecasting, purchase matching and summarising large datasets. These are capabilities GP cannot match without heavy third‑party tools.
This future‑proofs your business as AI becomes a “need-to-have,” not a nice-to-have.
Real‑Time Reporting & Better Financial Visibility
With native Power BI integration, Business Central provides dynamic dashboards, real‑time insights, and faster month‑end closes far beyond GP’s limited Excel driven reporting.
Better Integrations Across the Microsoft technology stack
Great Plains integrations often become hard to maintain over time. Business Central has the consistent Microsoft look at feel, connecting natively with:
- Power BI
- Power Automate
- Teams
- Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word)
What
Our
Clients
Say
“EBS were able to ease any concerns that we had with the upgrade. They were accessible and provided a solid user acceptance testing process for us to follow. It was really robust. They gave us plenty of time to test out the system and run any processes. The training was also very thorough. I had no issues whatsoever.” – Amy Thompson, Mallee District Aboriginal Services
Why Choose Evolution Business Systems (EBS) as Your Migration Partner?
EBS is more than an implementation partner, we’re your long‑term strategic adviser with decades of experience supporting Australian organisations.
Deep Expertise in Great Plains to Business Central Migrations
We understand GP’s architecture, limitations, and data structures, enabling smoother data mapping and process transformation.
Proven Methodology for Complex Financial Environments
EBS specialises in multi‑entity finance, nonprofit and membership‑based organisations, ensuring your migration aligns with real‑world operations rather than generic “out‑of‑the‑box” setups.
Dedicated Local Team
Our Melbourne‑based consultants provide ongoing support, training, and optimisation—not a “set and forget” project.
Business‑First Approach, Not Just Technical Implementation
We focus on process improvement, automation opportunities, reporting optimisation and user experience.
Industry‑Leading Knowledge of Microsoft Cloud & AI
As early adopters of Copilot and Microsoft’s AI roadmap, EBS helps customers unlock automation and forecasting capabilities from day one.
Structured Change Management & User Adoption Programmes
We ensure your team feels confident, supported and ready to thrive in Business Central.
Ready to Start Your Great Plains
to Business Central Upgrade?
built for automation, intelligence and growth.
Talk to the EBS team about your GP upgrade today.