Upgrade from NAV on prem to Business Central SaaS

With 30 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, Qi has developed deep expertise in providing ERP solutions tailored to the needs of manufacturers, distributors, and assemblers. Initially specializing in Sage manufacturing solutions, Qi became a NAV business partner in 2002 and has since continued to focus on implementing and optimising this solution for businesses UK wide.

Comprehensive Support Services

We Speak Your Language: Qi offers extensive support for your instance of NAV or Business Central, including telephone, remote, and email support. Our team of fully accredited consultants specializes in manufacturing and works closely with you to optimize your ERP usage. This partnership approach ensures you get the most out of your Microsoft ERP system.

Upgrading NAV to Business Central

As a long-standing Microsoft Business Partner, Qi possesses substantial experience in upgrading customers from older versions of NAV to Business Central. We can convert your legacy bespoke dimensions to the modern Microsoft extensions technology, ensuring that functionalities now standard in newer versions are utilized, keeping costs minimal. Your business can keep processing as normal until we complete the final data migration, usually on a Friday, by which time data has been validated via a test data migration, training has been delivered using the test migration data and any required bespoke, fully tested.

A crucial part of the upgrade process is working with you to understand your licensing requirements as you move from concurrent users to named users, ensuring that across the licensing options available (full, team and device) licensing is cost effective whilst meeting the needs of your business and your team.

Processing down time is less than a day and the duration of a ‘usual’ upgrade project is not more than 4 weeks from start to finish.

Optimising NAV/Business Central Usage

Qi is committed to helping you optimize your use of NAV or Business Central. Whether you aim to:

• Make the most of manufacturing capabilities
• Enhance the use of pricelists and discounts
• Implement bar code data collection
• Deploy CRM solutions
• Improve Quality Control processes
• Make use of AI and Co Pilot
• Use Power Apps with Business Central
• Improve sustainability management
• Keep your system secure. Older versions of on-prem NAV are now out of security updates, leaving your business vulnerable.

Our team will work with you to understand your goals and identify the best pathways to achieve them, ensuring that your ERP system fully supports your business processes.

Seamless Data Migration to Business Central

Moving from Another Business Application?

If you are transitioning from another Independent Software Vendor (ISV) to Business Central, Qi offers a custom-written and comprehensive data migration toolkit. We will guide you through the available data migration options, whether you prefer to migrate full history or just opening balances. Our managed project approach includes:

• Detailed planning and agreement on your data migration strategy
• Setting up prints and reports
• Comprehensive training with workshops and training videos

Why Choose Qi?

• Deep Industry Knowledge: Specialized in manufacturing, distribution, and assembly sectors for 30 years.
• Certified Expertise: Fully accredited consultants with extensive experience in NAV and Business Central.
• Personalized Approach: We partner with you to ensure your ERP system is optimized to meet your specific needs.
• Comprehensive Support: Ongoing support through various channels, ensuring you always have access to expert help from ou
• Seamless Upgrades and Migrations: Proven track record in upgrading NAV systems and migrating from other ISVs efficiently and effectively.

Thought for the Day

By partnering with Qi, you ensure that your ERP system is not only maintained and supported but also continuously optimised to enhance your business operations and drive growth. You will also be working with a knowledgeable friendly team which forms part of Qi Ltd and independently owned, family business. Like the sound of us?