Modernizing your ERP is no small feat—especially if you’re still relying on Microsoft Dynamics GP and facing critical decisions about the future of your business management systems. In this focused session, Jason Kools, Strategic Account Manager, and John Osberger, Director of Sales at Greenshades, outlined a strategic path forward: start with payroll and take the first step into the cloud—without waiting for a full ERP migration.
Whether your organization plans to stay on GP in the near term, is actively exploring new platforms, or preparing for Microsoft’s end-of-support milestone in 2029, this webinar offered practical, low-risk guidance to modernize key systems without disruption.
You can watch the full session here:
"You don’t need to wait for a full ERP migration to modernize where it matters most."
The session emphasized that starting with payroll allows companies to make meaningful progress toward modernization today, without overhauling everything at once. Here’s why the payroll-first approach is gaining traction among Dynamics GP users:
Migrating payroll before ERP isn’t just about convenience—it’s a strategic decision to reduce complexity, mitigate risk, and build momentum.
Rather than migrating your entire ERP ecosystem at once, many organizations are opting for a phased approach. This provides the flexibility to modernize one system at a time—starting with payroll.
As GP payroll struggles to keep up with today’s workforce demands, a modern solution helps organizations support flexibility, compliance, and digital-first operations.
A key benefit of Greenshades' payroll-first strategy is the ability to run payroll independently while maintaining integration with your ERP system.
Modernizing payroll brings far more than faster processing—it directly supports business resilience and regulatory risk management. Key benefits of future-proofing payroll include:
Built-In Compliance Confidence for GP Users: Compliance grows more difficult as GP ages and Microsoft reduces its investment. Greenshades helps clients mitigate these challenges through built-in compliance support.
Real-Time Payroll Data for Better Decision-Making: Payroll is also a rich source of financial and operational insight. Modern platforms like Greenshades turn that data into actionable intelligence.
Protect Payroll Operations and People During Change: A payroll-first approach ensures your most sensitive and essential function remains stable during periods of transformation.
Regardless of where you are in your ERP journey, payroll modernization offers a low-disruption, high-value entry point. Before making a move, ask these key questions:
When you're ready to explore, a tailored demo of Greenshades’ payroll platform can reveal how it fits your unique environment—and your roadmap.
Greenshades was purpose-built to serve Dynamics GP users—especially those navigating the shift to modern, cloud-based systems. Here’s how Greenshades supports clients before, during, and after ERP transitions:
If you’re on Dynamics GP and feeling the pressure of change, payroll is the smartest place to begin. Greenshades gives you the compliance strength, flexibility, and ERP integration you need—now and in the future.