I am impressed with the tool's user authentication, compatibility , and policies.
IT Project Manager at LTS
A stable and scalable solution with good user authentication and policies
Pros and Cons
- "I am impressed with the tool's user authentication, compatibility , and policies."
- "The tool needs to work on reporting issues and user interface."
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
The tool needs to work on reporting issues and user interface.
For how long have I used the solution?
I am using the solution for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable. We have two customers for the solution.
How was the initial setup?
The tool's setup is straightforward. The solution's deployment took about two weeks to complete.
What about the implementation team?
We did the tool's deployment in-house.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have an agreement with Microsoft and pricing is okay for us.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the solution a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Managing Director at ProQuanta
Enables communication and collaboration and covers the business requirements of most companies
Pros and Cons
- "The tool covers most of the business requirements that most companies have, especially financial institutions."
- "The solution must provide more AI features."
What is our primary use case?
We implemented the solution for an insurance company. It was a full-stack implementation for new business units. The solution is used for communication and collaboration.
What is most valuable?
The tool covers most of the business requirements that most companies have, especially financial institutions.
What needs improvement?
The solution must provide more AI features. It will help in the collaboration of content generation and summarization of content.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for a few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is quite stable. I rate the stability a nine out of ten. The stability of the communication platform is not always good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is quite good. I didn’t have any issues with the scalability. We have a single customer with a user base of 5000. We have three people looking after the ongoing maintenance.
How are customer service and support?
The support is good. It is better than the support I receive for other Microsoft products.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is straightforward. It took us two and a half weeks to deploy the tool. The solution is deployed on the cloud. We have three engineers to deploy the product.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is a little bit expensive. We pay a yearly licensing fee.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution to others. People who want to invest in the solution must look carefully at the business case they're trying to solve. They must ensure that they satisfy their requirements with a good price point. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Vicepresident for Administration at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Reliable solution but isn't scalable enough for a company with millions of transactions
Pros and Cons
- "It's quite reliable, and there's a good local provider who can adapt the solution for tax issues."
- "For a big company like us with millions of transactions, the scalability isn't enough."
What is our primary use case?
We use this solution for finance purposes. We're using a version from 2020.
The solution is deployed on-premises.
There are about 10 people using this solution in my organization.
What is most valuable?
It's quite reliable, and there's a good local provider who can adapt the solution for tax issues.
This solution can be used in combination with Microsoft Office 365 with the cloud version.
What needs improvement?
We want to use this solution for our entire production company. We want to expand to other functions of the ERP, but it isn't a good solution for production companies.
I would like to see some quality control and quality assurance. It's very hard to find anything except SAP, so we have to find a special solution.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have worked with the solution for 18 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's quite stable. We don't have any issues with bugs.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
For a big company like us with millions of transactions, the scalability isn't enough. For example, we were thinking of going to Dynamics for multi-transactions, MPS, and MRP, but this isn't enough. It's scalable but only up to a certain point.
How are customer service and support?
We have technical support through our partner, but the solution provided by Microsoft is stable. We always have problems with add-ons locally, which are necessary for local taxes. Microsoft is making a Central Europe package, which should comply with tax laws in Central European countries. Our local provider is making one more add-on to be compliant with these local tax issues. There are several issues, especially with the speed.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have also used a solution called Glovia. Their financial solution wasn't very good for Czech tax, and there was no support for Czech taxes so we had to cut it. Now, we have two systems, but we just want to use one. We don't know if Business Central can be expanded or if something else will have to be deployed.
How was the initial setup?
Initial setup is quite easy. Deployment took six months.
We deployed it together with our current ERP system, which wasn't good for the financial system. We analyze the structure and which functions to transfer to Microsoft.
The function is for bank connections. If you install just the finance part, it's quite straightforward. You have a chart of accounts, set up the connection with the ERP or with the other softwares, and set up the connections for the next processes, which use the data from Microsoft. Then, you connect to the data warehouses for Power BI or other reporting platforms. Of course, the biggest issue is that 80% of the time involves evaluation.
The biggest issues are quite easy to set up but small things delay the perfect process.
We need two people for deployment: one IT person and one in finance. It's not difficult to maintain the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The license changes every year. Sometimes it's for fixed users, and sometimes it's for concurrent users.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the solution as seven out of ten.
My advice is to check the solution for local taxes and check to see if it covers the material flow for production needs, like ordering, planning, sales, and purchasing.
We need to find a provider who will be a good support. The right consultant and support is very essential.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Lets us centralize all our information on the same platform
Pros and Cons
- "The most important feature of Microsoft Dynamics NAV is that it lets us centralize all our information so that we don't need to rely on any other software outside of Microsoft."
- "I think Microsoft should improve on the process of how the user decides on a business workflow. For example, there may be some kind of drag-and-drop interface that lets us decide for ourselves how to develop the business workflows that fit our purpose."
What is our primary use case?
In our market, we use most of the modules in Microsoft Dynamics NAV for manufacturing consulting and implementation, which is our main customer demand right now. However, we also use other ERPs such as SAP, Odoo (open source software) and we also have some experience with Oracle NetSuite. Additionally, we do many integrations with SAP, but we're not using SAP much currently.
How has it helped my organization?
One of the ways in which Microsoft Dynamics NAV has helped our company is that it allows us to centralize our information on the same platform.
What is most valuable?
The most important feature of Microsoft Dynamics NAV is that it lets us centralize all our information so that we don't need to rely on any other software outside of Microsoft.
What needs improvement?
I think Microsoft should improve on the process of how the user decides on a business workflow. For example, there may be some kind of drag-and-drop interface that lets us decide for ourselves how to develop the business workflows that fit our purpose.
But it's not just about the interface. We often deal with multilevel workflows, depending on the department or the person in charge, and there isn't enough flexibility in the way we need to make certain adjustments. Our workaround has been to perform some custom development alongside Dynamics NAV to enable us to refine the workflows.
Partly because of the pricing structure of Dynamics NAV, we have a plan to migrate to Dynamics 365 Business Central, essentially moving it into the cloud version. If we compare Dynamics 365 Business Central to other competitors like SAP or NetSuite, the price is not too high and not too low. However, for our own brand I think Dynamics NAV is good enough for us right now.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Dynamics NAV for more than four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I think it's stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's scalable in some ways, but in other ways not so much. Which is okay, because at the moment lots of people simply want a standard low-cost platform.
How are customer service and support?
We use the support from another vendor, not directly from the Microsoft team.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The on-premises model of Dynamics NAV is very expensive, hence our plan to migrate to Dynamics 365 Business Central, which appears to fit our needs better in terms of pricing. Compared to competitors, the cloud version of Dynamics is in the middle; not too high and not too low.
What other advice do I have?
We are both partners and clients of Microsoft and to others looking into Dynamics NAV, I will advise that if you're looking for a central platform to work on, you should view Microsoft 365, Office 365, etc., and other Microsoft products together and innovate. Integrate and collect all the information between your systems.
For us, the day may be coming to move to Dynamics 365 Business Central, and if you want to centralize all your data in one platform going forward, that's what I would recommend as well.
I would rate Microsoft Dynamics NAV an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Information Security Engineer (Core Network Security) at NEX4 ICT Solutions
Good performance, useful for general work, and generally reliable
Pros and Cons
- "The solution can scale."
- "It would be nice, in Microsoft Teams, if we were able to type more information into the chat."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use the solution within my company. It's mainly for communication. I use a lot of Microsoft Teams, which is included on it, as well as the ticketing system that is on it.
What is most valuable?
The performance is good. I'm happy overall with the product's capabilities.
It's helpful for work purposes.
It's stable.
The solution can scale.
What needs improvement?
I don't have any missing features to note.
It would be nice, in Microsoft Teams, if we were able to type more information into the chat.
They could always improve the stability.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability has been good overall. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have about 100 people using the solution at this time. I'm not sure if there are plans to increase usage at this time.
It's a scalable solution. A company would have no problem scaling.
How are customer service and support?
I've never dealt with technical support. I can't speak to how helpful or responsive they are when a person needs help.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I did not previously use a different ERP solution.
How was the initial setup?
This was a deployment from my company. I am not familiar with the setup process itself as I was not involved.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I'm not familiar with the licensing of the product. That's not an aspect of the product I handle directly.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I did not evaluate other options before choosing this product.
What other advice do I have?
I'm an end-user of this solution.
I am not sure which version I'm using at this time. It's on the cloud.
I'd rate the solution nine out of ten. At this time, I would recommend the product to others.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Country Director at Inextricable Group Tech
Plenty of dashboard, user-friendly implementation, and flexible
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are the dashboards, ease of use, and flexibility."
- "The solution is stable, but it could improve."
What is our primary use case?
My clients are using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for many aspects of their business needs, such as financial tools. This solution replaces other solutions they used, such as QuickBooks and Sage. As the client's companies are growing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central provides the tools needed for them to expand with efficiency.
How has it helped my organization?
This solution helps combine all the benefits of many solutions into one improving companies efficiency.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are the dashboards, ease of use, and flexibility.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for approximately eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable, but it could improve.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have three to four clients that are using this solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is user-friendly. The process can be done rapidly over three to four weeks. If there is more customization of the solution more time could be needed.
What about the implementation team?
We do the implementation of the solution using our project team.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is reasonable.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution because it has a lot of advantages for businesses. It is highly beneficial for businesses.
I rate Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Project Consultant ( Scale Up) at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
Light, user-friendly, and has organized workflows, but reporting, integration, and data capture need improvement
Pros and Cons
- "For me, the main strengths of Microsoft Dynamics NAV are that it's user-friendly and light. These are its major wins. I have used other ERPs and their architecture were a little more complex when compared to the Microsoft Dynamics NAV architecture."
- "Any request that had come from the website had to go through an e-form which was then plugged into Microsoft Dynamics NAV. There was no direct data capture. That was the pain point, where clients had to build e-forms, and that caused delays in transactions and getting information."
What is most valuable?
For my clients, the most important feature of Microsoft Dynamics NAV has been the workflows, including how organized the information flows across. That has been the key reason for the entire migration, and why my clients have been using Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
My clients have multiple business areas, and each business area is independent and uses Microsoft Dynamics NAV. It's not like one license is being used across business units. Now my clients are trying to remove all of that, in particular, remove all those multiple systems and bring them into one omnichannel.
For me, the main strengths of Microsoft Dynamics NAV are that it's user-friendly and light. These are its major wins. I have used other ERPs and their architecture were a little more complex when compared to the Microsoft Dynamics NAV architecture. The solution is customizable and user-friendly, and these are the key elements that I like best about Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
What needs improvement?
One of the main areas my clients had concerns with was the reporting function of Microsoft Dynamics NAV, and it probably depends on what level of licensing clients have. These are not complex users, and I'm not talking about millions of cases or tickets. This is a very limited number of users who felt that reporting is one of the areas for improvement in the solution.
Each department has gone and bought tools independently, and there's no interdepartmental communication, so another pain point is integrating Microsoft Dynamics NAV with other tools. There are so many systems running, so it's not entirely the fault of Microsoft Dynamics NAV why some customers are moving. It could be because prior business decisions were different from what they are now.
Another pain point or area for improvement was that any request that had come from the website had to go through an e-form which was then plugged into Microsoft Dynamics NAV. There was no direct data capture. That was the pain point, where clients had to build e-forms, and that caused delays in transactions and getting information. I'm unsure if the design was incorrect, so I'm unable to comment on it, but that is one of the pain points or areas for improvement in Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I find Microsoft Dynamics NAV stable. It's fluid and stable enough for the loads my customers are using. I can't comment beyond that. There are one hundred fifty to twenty thousand tickets a year, and based on that volume, the solution is stable. There's no problem with it.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Microsoft Dynamics NAV is scalable. I like it. It's light and fast enough. I don't know why some customers are migrating. They can upgrade Microsoft Dynamics NAV or modify certain elements if they can and use it, as opposed to moving to another solution.
How are customer service and support?
My clients had no technical issues and their usage was also limited, so they didn't contact the technical support team of Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Based on their usage, raising tickets, or anything about flow, there were no problems.
How was the initial setup?
I have not done a setup for Microsoft Dynamics NAV before. I have only worked on my existing projects but have not set up the solution, so I have no comment on how straightforward or complex the setup is.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We didn't compare Microsoft Dynamics NAV with other ERP systems. What we are trying out is an enterprise booking tool that will replace Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
What other advice do I have?
I have experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV, but not with IFS.
I'm currently doing a project with Microsoft Dynamics NAV. I'm a consultant who works with migration tools. For example, in 2011 and 2015, I worked on migration projects and did migrations over to new platforms.
Currently, I have under twenty-five users of Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
I don't know what the maintenance fees of my clients are. The reasons for them changing to a different solution have nothing to do with the product, with Microsoft Dynamics NAV. It's a change in the business model. The pricing for the product is not the reason why clients are switching over, for example, one was buying a house, and now everybody is getting together and buying one solution.
I'd give Microsoft Dynamics NAV a rating of six from my exposure to it and what I've learned about it from end-users and its limitations.
My company is a partner of Microsoft.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
ERP Systems Engineer at Tiryaki Agro Foods Industry Co
A user-friendly ERP solution that is scalable and stable
Pros and Cons
- "One developer is enough to maintain the solution. Microsoft 365 is changing technology. The product is a user-friendly ERP solution."
- "I would like to improve the tool’s reporting and coding part."
What needs improvement?
I would like to improve the tool’s reporting and coding part.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The tool is stable. I would rate the tool’s stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable. I would rate the product’s scalability a ten out of ten. My company has 300 users for the solution. The tool’s usage increase on a yearly basis.
How are customer service and support?
The tool’s tech support is fast.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is easy to setup. The time taken for deployment depends. The steps we followed for deployment included project analysis, development, and deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The tool’s licensing is yearly. The solution is cheaper compared to other ERP products from Oracle or SAP.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the overall product a nine out of ten. One developer is enough to maintain the solution. Microsoft 365 is changing technology. The product is a user-friendly ERP solution. I would recommend this solution to people who want to use it.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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