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Community Summit 2024 was a fantastic opportunity for Greenshades to connect with clients, partners, and industry leaders in the Dynamics ecosystem. With over 20 years of experience working within Microsoft Dynamics software, we were excited to showcase our expertise in payroll, HR, and tax compliance. Throughout the event, our team engaged in meaningful conversations, explored product updates, shared best practices, and discussed strategies for a smooth transition beyond Dynamics GP’s lifecycle.
Key Takeaways from the Dynamics GP General Session
The Dynamics GP General Session provided important updates on Microsoft’s end-of-support timeline:
- April 1, 2025 – No new sales of perpetual GP licenses
- April 1, 2026 – No new sales of GP subscription licenses
- September 30, 2029 – Final updates and product enhancements
- April 2031 – End of extended support
Microsoft’s Mike Morton emphasized the need for proactive planning and recommended transitioning to Dynamics 365 Business Central:
"Unless there’s some strong reason otherwise, default to BC.”
Transitioning Beyond Dynamics GP
As Microsoft phases out Dynamics GP, businesses are encouraged to plan their transition early to avoid disruptions. With support continuing through 2029 and security updates available until 2031, organizations have time to transition at their own pace. However, preparing now will ensure a smoother shift to Business Central or other solutions.
Greenshades offers flexible, cloud-based integrations, easing this transition with solutions that reduce the burden of migrating all at once. Our automated tax updates ensure compliance throughout the transition, minimizing risks and streamlining operations as businesses move to modern platforms.
Conclusion
Community Summit 2024 underscored the importance of proactive planning as Dynamics GP nears the end of its lifecycle. With two decades of experience working alongside Microsoft Dynamics products, Greenshades offers deep expertise in ensuring efficient operations and smooth transitions. Whether payroll feels like second nature or a constant challenge, transitioning from Dynamics GP can unlock new efficiencies. Greenshades Payroll provides a streamlined, modern solution that reduces complexities while maintaining the control you’re used to.
As Microsoft encourages early transitions to Business Central, Greenshades is here to support clients every step of the way. Our seamless integrations, payroll solutions, and automated compliance tools ensure your payroll operations are future-proof, setting your business up for long-term success while maintaining compliance throughout the transition.
