Comparing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with Microsoft Dynamics NAV

The features and functions of both Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Microsoft Dynamics NAV are almost the same. The most significant difference is the platform. Microsoft Dynamics NAV is built for on-premise deployment, while Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business central is built for cloud deployment. However, you can host Dynamics in the cloud too, but it doesn't offer the same seamless experience as cloud-based software. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central has all the capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics NAV, plus the cloud advantage. The functionalities of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are divided into two packages: Essentials and Premium:

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Roberto Stefanetti

Roberto Stefanetti is a functional and technical consultant, who has worked on education and training for companies, partners, and clients. He currently works on Microsoft systems, especially ERP and related environments. He started working on Navision in 2004, both as a developer and as a functional consultant, and he is now more involved in consulting and managing projects than in development. He has been an MVP in business application since 2016 and a Microsoft Education Influencer since 2017. Roberto's blog is one of the most widely read in the world (with more than 1 million page visits). He has also published articles on many digital publications (such as MSDynamicsWorld, NAVUG Magazine, and others) and reviewed a number of books.

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Alex Chow

Alex Chow has been working with Microsoft Dynamics NAV, formerly Navision, since 1999. His customers range from $2 million a year small enterprises to $500 million a year multinational corporations. With a background in implementing all functions and modules inside and outside of Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Alex has encountered and resolved the most practical through to the most complex requirements and business rules. He founded AP Commerce, Inc. in 2005, a full-service Dynamics NAV service center. Alex has also written the books Getting Started with Dynamics NAV 2013 Application Development and Implementing Dynamics NAV, Third Edition, both by Packt. He lives in southern California with his wife and two lovely daughters.

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