Microsoft Offers 60% Discount on Dynamics 365 Cloud Migration
Microsoft is offering businesses running on-premise versions of Dynamics 365, including NAV, GP, AX, and CRM, a 60% discount to migrate to its cloud platform. The offer, valid until 30 June 2021, targets companies still on legacy infrastructure and is designed to accelerate their move to Microsoft's cloud ecosystem.
What Does the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Cloud Migration Offer Include?
The discount effectively reduces the cost of cloud licensing to match what businesses currently pay for their on-premise software maintenance. In practice, Microsoft is absorbing the Azure infrastructure cost for three years.
Key terms of the offer include:
Lock in the 60% discount for three full years
No obligation to complete the technical migration immediately
Monthly subscription billing instead of annual payments
Ability to scale user licences up or down monthly
Businesses can secure the discount now and plan the technical migration at their own pace, treating it as a standalone project with sufficient lead time.
Why On-Premise Dynamics 365 Users Should Act Before Renewal
For companies due to renew their annual maintenance contract, this offer presents a direct cost comparison worth making. The 60% reduction means the cloud subscription, which includes Azure hosting, security infrastructure, and compliance tools, costs the same as the current on-premise licence fee, without the added expense of running physical servers.
Yes Dynamic advises clients to move your business from on-premises to the cloud before their next renewal cycle to avoid missing the June 2021 deadline.
What Are the Benefits of Moving to the Microsoft Cloud?
A Microsoft Dynamics 365 to cloud migration removes the need for on-site servers, hosting networks, and the IT overhead required to manage them. Applications run through a browser interface, making them accessible on any internet-enabled device, whether Windows, iOS, or Android.
Microsoft’s cloud data centres deliver 99.9% uptime and include enterprise-grade security as standard. Two-factor authentication, data compliance controls, and threat monitoring are all covered within the per-user monthly price. Businesses that self-manage their security infrastructure would typically spend considerably more to match this level of protection.
Integration with Microsoft 365 and Power Platform
One of the more significant long-term advantages of this Dynamics 365 cloud upgrade is native integration with the broader Microsoft ecosystem. Once on the cloud, businesses gain tighter connectivity between Dynamics 365, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, and the Power Platform.
These integrations are updated automatically every six months. Businesses on the cloud receive new features as they are released, with no manual upgrade cycles required. For organisations currently running ageing on-premise versions, this represents a meaningful operational shift.
Why It Matters for Businesses Evaluating Cloud ERP Migration
The combination of a 60% price reduction, flexible billing, and a three-year window to complete the technical upgrade makes this one of the more accessible migration incentives Microsoft has offered on-premise Dynamics users.
For businesses weighing the cost and complexity of a Dynamics 365 on-premise to cloud transition, this offer significantly lowers the financial barrier. The monthly billing model also improves cash flow compared to a single annual payment, an important consideration for mid-sized businesses managing budgets tightly.
The offer expires 30 June 2021. Businesses with questions about eligibility or the migration process can contact us directly for a consultation.