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The exciting future of Microsoft Dynamics GP - Lifecycle Update

Terry R Heley Profile Picture Terry R Heley Microsoft Employee

Finally, it is official, a published Lifecycle (Roadmap) for Microsoft Dynamics GP that extends well into the future!!  

This notification from Microsoft shows the dedication to the Microsoft Dynamics GP product and direction to help our customers and partners navigate through the decision of upgrading to the current release of Microsoft Dynamics GP.  The Lifecycle Roadmap shows dates well into the future, 2028 and beyond which indicates a longer confirmed date for Modern Lifecycle verses the Fixed Lifecycle versions.  

Since the October 2019 release, Microsoft Dynamics GP follows the Modern Policy. The Modern Policy offers continuous support and servicing, including bug fixes, new features and the latest tax updates. Customers may stay current by taking at least one of the three yearly planned Dynamics GP releases.

Over the last couple of years with the yearly October (Fall) Feature releases, the Modern Lifecycle was not updated/extended to show the future strategy roadmap of the product, which has now changed.  With this Lifecycle update you can see there is still active development and support planned for many years to come for Microsoft Dynamics GP.

Aside from sales tactics that may suggest something to the contrary, Dynamics GP is not going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, since the October 2019 release, Dynamics GP has the same Modern Lifecycle commitment from Microsoft as Dynamics 365. This shift from Fixed Lifecycle support (with a defined sunset date) to Modern Lifecycle support with no end in sight signals Microsoft intends to continue enhancing and supporting the solution. Because of Modern Lifecycle, you should expect to see more frequent updates to Microsoft GP. These all-inclusive updates are easier to manage and deploy versus larger version upgrades you may be accustomed to historically. 

Microsoft Dynamics GP is an amazing on-premise application and we have built a huge community over the last 30+ years of Partners and Customers that love the product just as much as we do. Because of this we keep adding new features and continue to improve on it based on user’s direct feedback.  Make sure you are up to date on your Microsoft Dynamics GP version so that you can fully leverage the benefits of the Modern Lifecycle Policy and everything the product has to offer.  There is no need to move away from Dynamics GP.

Thank you for your continued support, understanding, patience and feedback through this process. Don't get caught up in the clickbait you see online, continue to believe in the Microsoft Dynamics GP product and the tremendous community we have built over the years.  Thank you all to continue to be ambassadors of Dynamics GP and tell the true story of the product.  I'm amazed daily by the dedication and commitment from all our Partners, Customers and Users, we truly are a #GPStrong community.  Let no one take us down.

Microsoft Dynamics GP is not Going Anywhere – Microsoft Is Committed to YOU.

#GPStrong
#GPLIVES

Terry Heley
'GP Lifer'
Microsoft

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  • Richard Wheeler Profile Picture Richard Wheeler 75,730
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    The exciting future of Microsoft Dynamics GP - Lifecycle Update
    Long live Dynamics GP...Doug Burgum for President!!
     
    Let's face it folks, GP is a fantastic ERP solution and will remain fantastic long into the future. It is a rock solid product that allows companies to count their beans and giving business owners the vital information they need to stay profitable. There would not be thousands of ISV's out there building solutions around GP if they thought it was not going to be here much longer. For some companies, perhaps moving to BC and the cloud and subscription pricing makes sense. As far as I am concerned GP is the way to go.
  • Crystal Karlson Profile Picture Crystal Karlson 254
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    This is (most) the info I need! Can anyone clarify licensing for me? We have had perpetual since 2000 and now I am being told that it is no longer available? Would appreciate help on the topic as I need to budget the proper amount. Thanks in advance!
  • Scott @ Endeavour Solutions Profile Picture Scott @ Endeavour S... 16
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    Long live Dynamics GP! Thanks for the update, this is great news for the user community and partners that actively support Dynamics GP. We are also excited to hear that the New Dynamics GP 18.4.xx update is being released on October 1, 2021. (right on schedule).
  • AwalshGA Profile Picture AwalshGA 362
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    Thanks, Terry....great stuff. I have a customer (on Modern Lifecycle) saying that they have heard GP 18.x mainstream support ends in 2025. My read of the material you shared is that customers on the Modern Lifecycle will remain on mainstream support through 2028 (assuming they stay current with upgrades). I'd welcome any insights you have. Thank you!
  • CRUIZ2020 Profile Picture CRUIZ2020 26
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    Does this also mean continued updates for US Payroll?
  • Tanya Kratzer Profile Picture Tanya Kratzer 571
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    I must agree with MKAEC. MSFT is barely sustaining their on premise products in the hopes of not losing revenue stream. The simple fact is that GP is tired and old and needs to be retired. It's unfortunate, but true.
  • Community Member Profile Picture Community Member Microsoft Employee
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    Great News! Thanks Terry! A couple of us were wondering - what happens if we don't keep our clients updated every year?
  • Almas Mahfooz Profile Picture Almas Mahfooz 10,956 User Group Leader
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    #GPStrong. :)
  • EmilyMH Profile Picture EmilyMH 15
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    Congratulations, ALL!
  • EnriqueGarcia Profile Picture EnriqueGarcia 113
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    A well deserved and welcomed announcement for the customers, the Fargo team, MBS and everyone on the GP ecosystem. As partners, we welcome, love and embrace Dynamics 365 Business Central but we also appreciate what Dynamics GP brings to the table.