Accelerate Digital Transformation with Microsoft Dynamics 365: Watch the Recording
For businesses still running Microsoft Dynamics on-premise, digital transformation is not a distant ambition. It is an immediate, executable decision. This on-demand webinar, recorded in February 2021 with experts from Microsoft, Sonata Software, and Yes Dynamic, gives IT leaders, Finance Directors, and SMB decision-makers a practical roadmap to accelerate their Dynamics 365 digital transformation journey, starting with the migration from on-premise systems.
Watch real customers talk through what worked, what did not, and what they would do differently.
Why Dynamics 365 Digital Transformation Starts With Getting Off On-Premise
Cloud is no longer an upgrade. For businesses on legacy Dynamics AX, NAV, or GP, staying on-premise means accepting a widening gap between your operations and what modern competitors can execute, from automated workflows and real-time reporting to remote collaboration and AI-assisted processes.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 closes that gap. But the value only materialises when the migration is planned properly, with the right strategy for reducing legacy customisations, adopting standard cloud functionality, and aligning stakeholders across IT, Finance, and Operations before a single line of data moves.
This webinar covers exactly that.
What You Will Learn
Why cloud adoption is now the baseline expectation for mid-market Dynamics users, not an optional upgrade
How to build a migration strategy from Dynamics on-premise to Dynamics 365 that reduces risk and controls cost
Which customisations to retire during migration and which to carry forward
What Microsoft's licensing options and promotional offers mean for your migration budget
How two real businesses completed their Dynamics 365 transformation and what the experience taught them
How to get IT, Finance, and Operations aligned on a single migration timeline
Who Should Watch This Session
This recording is directly relevant for:
SMB owners and MDs deciding whether now is the right time to commit to Dynamics 365
IT decision-makers managing on-premise infrastructure and planning the next major system change
Finance Directors who need a clear picture of costs, ROI, and risk before approving a migration project
If your business runs on any version of on-premise Dynamics and you have not yet mapped a path to the cloud, this session gives you the framework to start.
Session Outline
The webinar covers three areas:
The transformation case
Why Dynamics 365 digital transformation is a strategic priority, not just an IT project, and what the cloud unlocks that on-premise cannot
Migration strategy
How to approach the move from on-premise Dynamics, what to standardise, and how to avoid the customisation trap that derails most migrations
Customer journeys
Two Dynamics customers share their transformation stories, including timeline, challenges, and the outcomes they achieved
Presenters from Microsoft and Sonata Software join the Yes Dynamic team to give you perspectives from the platform, the implementation partner, and the end user.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does Dynamics 365 digital transformation actually mean for an SMB?
For a small or mid-sized business, Dynamics 365 digital transformation means replacing a static, server-hosted ERP with a cloud platform that updates automatically, connects natively to Microsoft 365 and Power Platform, and gives every department access to real-time data without manual reporting overhead.
2. How is migrating from Dynamics on-premise to Dynamics 365 different from a standard ERP upgrade?
It is a platform shift, not just a version upgrade. You are moving from a hosted, customised environment to a standardised, continuously updated cloud service. That distinction matters for how you plan the project, manage customisations, and train your team.
3. How long does a Dynamics 365 migration take?
Most mid-market migrations take between three and twelve months depending on data complexity, number of integrations, and how many legacy customisations need to be reviewed. This webinar includes customer examples with real timelines.
4. Do I lose my existing Dynamics customisations when moving to Dynamics 365?
Not automatically, but migration is the right moment to audit them. Many features that required custom development in legacy Dynamics are now standard in Dynamics 365. Reducing unnecessary customisation at this stage lowers long-term costs and simplifies future upgrades.
How do I watch the webinar recording?
Email yes@yesdynamic.com and the Yes Dynamic team will send you access to the full session.