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Sage to Business Central

Unlock cloud agility, actionable insights, and Microsoft synergy with Dynamics 365 Business Central

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100+

Increase in Conversion Rate

45%

Cost-Savings on BC licenses

78%

ROI in three years

Most Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top reasons to pick Business Central over Sage?

Businesses that migrate to Business Central gain integrated workflows, cloud-native scalability, real-time insights, and automation. This makes it a smarter choice over Sage for modern, growth-driven enterprises.

Does moving from Sage to Business Central risk losing important historical data?

Through proper planning and expert support, businesses can safely migrate from Sage to Business Central without losing historical data. Key records like financials, inventory, and customer details are preserved and mapped accurately.

How long does it take to move from Sage to Business Central, and will the migration disrupt normal business operations?

Switching from Sage to Business Central typically takes a few weeks, depending on the complexity. With the right experts guiding the process planning, it’s designed to minimize disruption, ensuring business continuity and a smooth transition from start to finish.

Does Business Central offer a user-friendly experience for business teams?

Yes, it does. Business Central is built with real business in mind. It offers an intuitive interface, role-based dashboards, and easy navigation. It empowers business teams with personalized workflows, real-time insights, and easy collaboration across finance, operations, and customer service.

What kind of support and updates will I get post-migration?

Post-migration, you will receive automatic updates, built-in security, and ongoing support from Microsoft and partners. Plus, you will also gain access to a global knowledge base, user community, and tailored help as your business evolves.

What’s the cost difference between Sage and Business Central?

Compared to traditional Sage systems, Business Central tends to be lighter on the wallet. This is due to its flexible pricing, lower long-term IT overhead, and better value through cloud access, automatic updates, and built-in integration.

What are the financial benefits of moving from Sage to Business Central?

Moving from Sage to Business Central means fewer IT overheads, clearer financial insights, and smoother teamwork. All this contributes to freeing up time, delivering long-term cost savings, and helping businesses make smarter, faster decisions every day.

How does Business Central improve financial reporting and decision-making?

Business Central utilizes real-time data, automated workflows, and built-in analytics to optimize financial reporting. As a result, teams gain faster insights, fewer errors, and the clarity to make confident, well-informed business decisions every day.

Will the historical financial data be preserved during migration?

Absolutely, with guidance and planning from domain experts, your historical financial data, such as ledgers, transactions, and audit trails, can be securely migrated to Business Central, ensuring continuity, compliance, and confidence in your financial records.

Can Business Central scale with businesses as they grow or expand globally?

Yes, Business Central is built to scale seamlessly, supporting business growth at every stage along with multi-entity operations, global compliance, and real-time insights. Its cloud architecture ensures agility, making international expansion smooth, secure, and strategically aligned.

What kind of support and updates will businesses receive post-migration?

Post-migration, businesses can expect ongoing support, regular feature updates, security patches, and access to expert guidance. With the proactive support, Business Central stays optimized, compliant, and aligned with the evolving needs of any business.

How does Business Central integrate with existing Microsoft tools?

By integrating with Microsoft tools such as Power BI, Excel, and Teams, Business Central provides smoother workflows. Plus, it enables real-time collaboration and brings business data directly into the apps your team already uses.

How complex is the data migration from Sage to Business Central?

Moving from Sage to Business Central requires careful planning, but it isn’t overly complex. Here, the real challenge lies in cleaning legacy data and mapping it right for a smooth transition.

Will Business Central support our existing integrations and third-party tools?

Most third-party tools work well with Business Central, thanks to its flexible integration options. If your systems are API-ready, syncing them up is typically smooth with minimal custom work.

What are the infrastructure requirements for Business Central?

Business Central doesn’t require much. You just need a stable, reliable internet connection, a modern browser, and Microsoft 365 if you want Office integration. For on-prem set-up, you’ll need Windows Server, SQL, and solid backup support.

How does Business Central handle user roles and access control?

To manage access, Business Central uses role-based profiles and permission sets. Admins assign roles, customize permissions, and group users. That way, everyone gets access to just the right features, relevant to their job.

What’s the backup and disaster recovery process in Business Central?

With Business Central, backups run quietly in the background via Azure, with a 28-day retention window. If disaster strikes, admins can restore quickly, and geo-redundant storage ensures your data stays safe, even during unexpected outages.

Can we customize Business Central to match our workflows?

Absolutely, it is highly customizable. You can tailor data models, automate workflows, and tweak business logic using AL code, Power Platform, or prebuilt apps to align perfectly with your processes.

What kind of post-migration support is available for IT teams?

Post-migration support covers launch readiness, technical assistance, user training, performance monitoring, and system adjustments. This empowers IT teams to stabilize, refine, and maximize Business Central’s impact.

When to Move to Dynamics 365 Business Central

If any of the following challenges sound familiar, it’s time to move from Sage to Business Central.

Limited Scalability

A rigid framework restricts growth. From local teams to global enterprises, Business Central scales with precision and ease.

Poor Integration

Tired of juggling disconnected tools? Business Central replaces Sage’s clunky integrations with one connected ecosystem.

Lack of Real-Time Insights

Business Central transforms Sage’s blind spots into real-time insights that power smarter business moves.

Outdated User Experience

Sage’s clunky interface slows users down. Business Central offers an intuitive design and smoother navigation.

Manual Workarounds

Still patching gaps manually? Business Central replaces patchwork with intelligent, end-to-end automation.

High Maintenance Costs

Forget pricey updates due to the legacy system, as subscribing to Business Central slashes support and infrastructure expenses.

Minimal Automation

Legacy models require manual work, whereas Business Central automates workflows, saving time and reducing errors.

No AI or Predictive Capabilities

Lack of AI capabilities impacts decision-making. Built-in AI in Business Central helps automate workflows and anticipate business trends in real time.