The Hidden Risks of Overlooking Integrations
Integration is often the elephant in the room when planning a GP-to-BC migration. Many organizations assume their existing GP integrations will just “work” after the switch, but Business Central has a very different architecture. Without careful planning, integrations can become major obstacles that delay your project and frustrate users.
In GP, integrations often relied on older tools like Integration Manager or custom scripts. Business Central, however, is designed for modern, cloud-first integration through APIs and connectors. This difference means you can’t simply “lift and shift” your old interfaces, but it also creates an opportunity to streamline processes.
Why It Matters
Overlooking integrations can disrupt critical workflows. Payroll, banking, reporting, and other third-party systems all rely on reliable connections to your ERP. If these are broken or misaligned, it can lead to delays, errors, and frustration across the organization. Properly planning integrations ensures a smooth transition and helps maintain business continuity from day one.
Business Central’s cloud-native tools, along with platforms like Power Automate and Azure Logic Apps, enable more efficient and maintainable connections than GP’s legacy methods. This is a chance not just to replicate what existed before, but to improve and future-proof your business processes.
The Solution: Plan and Rebuild Integrations Strategically
To avoid surprises, take a structured approach:
- Inventory Existing Integrations: Document every connection, feed, and interface currently used in GP.
- Evaluate Each Connection: Determine whether each integration should be rebuilt as-is, replaced with native Business Central features, or redesigned for improved efficiency.
- Leverage Modern Tools: Use APIs, connectors, or low-code platforms to rebuild integrations in a scalable, maintainable way.
- Custom Development Where Needed: TrinSoft’s team specializes in creating tailored solutions for unique requirements, ensuring your specialized processes continue without disruption.
By addressing integrations early, you transform them from a risk into a strategic advantage. Modernized connections can improve reliability, support scalability, and make future expansions easier.
Don’t Wait for GP to Fade Out
Microsoft’s support for GP is ending in the near future. Tackling integrations proactively ensures a confident go-live and positions your business to fully leverage Business Central’s capabilities.
Why TrinSoft?
At TrinSoft, we’ve guided dozens of organizations through GP-to-Business Central migrations, with a deep focus on integration strategy and custom development. We tailor Business Central to your exact processes, bridging gaps between legacy systems and modern ERP functionality. Contact us now to book a free consultation.
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