Failing to Evaluate ISV Solutions in Your Migration
For many organizations, Dynamics GP isn’t just the core ERP — it’s also a network of ISV (independent software vendor) add-ons that extend functionality. Over the years, these solutions have become tightly woven into daily operations, from payroll to financial reporting to inventory management and more. When planning a migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, assuming these ISVs will transfer seamlessly can be a costly mistake.
Why It Matters
Business Central has a completely different architecture and a robust ISV ecosystem of its own. Some of your GP add-ons may no longer be necessary because Business Central includes native functionality that replaces or improves upon them. Others may require updated versions designed specifically for Business Central. And in certain cases, the GP ISV you’ve relied on may not even exist in the BC environment.
Overlooking this step can lead to gaps in functionality, broken processes, or unnecessary spend on redundant tools. High-impact solutions — such as custom financial reporting tools or multi-entity management — often require special consideration.
The Solution: Evaluate Early and Strategically
The key to success is performing a thorough ISV evaluation as part of your migration planning:
- Inventory Your Current ISVs: Document every add-on currently in use and identify the business processes they support.
- Assess Necessity: Decide whether each solution is still essential, or if Business Central’s built-in features can handle the need more effectively.
- Plan for Replacements: Where gaps remain, evaluate Business Central-specific ISVs or consider building custom functionality.
- Leverage Custom Development: When off-the-shelf apps don’t align with your exact processes, TrinSoft can tailor Business Central with extensions, integrations, or automations designed for your business.
By evaluating ISVs early, you not only prevent disruption but also gain the opportunity to streamline your system, reduce complexity, and modernize operations.
Why TrinSoft
At TrinSoft, we’ve guided dozens of companies through the GP-to-BC migration process, and ISV evaluation is always a critical part of our methodology. We know which solutions have direct Business Central equivalents, where native features now suffice, and where custom development delivers the most value. Our strength in tailoring Business Central means you’ll never have to compromise on functionality — your unique workflows will be fully supported. With Microsoft ending support for GP in the coming years, now is the time to plan a migration that sets your business up for long-term success. Evaluating ISVs strategically ensures your transition is not just smooth, but also an opportunity to simplify and optimize.
Read the Full Guide
This blog is just one in a 14-part series covering the most common pitfalls we see during GP to BC migrations. Want to see the full list now? Download the full GP to BC Migration Pitfalls guide for all 14 pitfalls, plus expert insights to help you plan your move.
Ready to take the next step? Contact us today for a free consultation or personalized demo of Business Central. We’ll review your ISV landscape and show you how to build a future-ready ERP.
