Timing, budget, lack of resources, changes to the company or industry – there are a variety of valid reasons why you may be waiting to upgrade to a newer version of Microsoft Dynamics NAV Business Central. There are many compelling reasons and benefits to gain when upgrading NAV and your eCommerce website, but we can’t assume that every company is in the position to do so. While many consider it good practice to upgrade all in one go, there is an alternative solution that can still help you move forward with your business.
There are constant and consistent technological advancements in ERP and eCommerce, changing the way we sell and manage our businesses, staff, and resources. It can be a struggle to keep up, but these investments help propel our business forward so we don’t stagnate. It gives a competitive edge. Even the upgrade process is improving, becoming more and more automated, especially with the know-how of NAV experts and a knowledgeable partner community.
Instead of missing out, consider this alternative: Upgrade your eCommerce website now. An integrated eCommerce solution will benefit your business in numerous ways and you can start selling immediately, taking advantage of webshop features that were previously unavailable to you. Nav-to-Net™ is backward compatible up to NAV 2009 so we can retro-fit NAV objects and features. Nav-to-Net™ fits seamlessly with the customizations you already have in place and makes it ideally set up for eCommerce. (Update: Nav-to-Net 8 is backward compatible up to NAV 2009. Nav-to-Net 9 is available for NAV 2016 and up, including Business Central On-Premise)
Benefits of selling with Nav-to-Net™ today
- Real-time updates with seamless NAV integration; content, pricing, availability and more are displayed as you make the necessary changes
- Superior content management system all in NAV
- Powerful search functions like parametric search
- Automated processes from beginning of the sale to delivery; upsells and cross-sells, smooth checkout, order processing and fulfillment behind the scenes
- Integrated Google Analytics and enhanced SEO capabilities
Never Compromise on Customer Experience
Engaging, pleasant, and of course, consistent – that’s the experience you want to provide to your customers. When you do eventually upgrade your backend NAV to match your website, there is no real disconnect for your customers. The user experience maintains a consistent look and feel in your NAV Business Central webshop. Minor changes are sometimes made as features have been upgraded and enhanced. But it still feels like “you” and will function with the smooth and efficient eCommerce handling and processing of Nav-to-Net™. Your website will still be seamlessly integrated to NAV, no matter which version you upgrade to. If this is the option for you, it could mean less of an overhaul. This could potentially give you more opportunity for planning and strategizing so when the time comes, you can execute confidently.
Managing the Transition
In order to do all this successfully, it’s important to have an eCommerce solution that is strong enough to withstand these changes. You don’t need the headache of getting more hardware to accommodate this necessary upgrade. Nav-to-Net™ has the robust architecture to handle the upgrade, customizations, increase in sales volume, and more.
Are you considering an upgrade? There are many options available. Talk to us; bring your questions and concerns about NAV and eCommerce and we’ll be happy to help you.
Capitalize on your Microsoft Dynamics NAV investment for B2B eCommerce: Watch a quick 4-min demo video
You may also want to read these Whitepapers:
E-Commerce Integration Is Not Always Built Equally
5 Reasons Dynamics NAV Should be the Master Copy of Your eCommerce
10 Point Checklist for B2B NAV E-Commerce
Request a demo on Nav-to-Net™ today to see what an integrated eCommerce solution can do for you.
