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Date Published
Author
Lori Goetz
Word count
816
Language
English
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None

Summary

There was a significant increase in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Finance and Operations adoption between 2019 and 2021, driven by the COVID pandemic. However, migration to the cloud has left long-lasting scars on companies due to orphaned data, limited storage, and challenges with historical reporting and customizations. Companies are struggling to upgrade their systems with customizations, and many are opting for out-of-the-box ISV-approved applications instead. Storage is a major issue, as cloud implementations have limited storage capacity, and businesses must plan carefully to archive older records and set up data warehouses. Historical reporting becomes challenging when dealing with multiple repositories, and customers need to plan upfront to minimize disruptions. Customizations also pose a challenge, as customers must decide what data to store for reporting and what can be discarded. The cloud migration process has left many companies facing significant pain points that require careful planning and execution.