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Moving to the Cloud – Options for GP Users
Moving to the Cloud –
A Look at Options for
Microsoft Dynamics GP
Users
Prepared by Carol Rogne, Evangelist, Principal ConsultantStoneridge Software, Inc.
April 18, 2019
Carol Rogne, CPAEvangelist/Principal Consultant
Carol works with customers to streamline their business processes and to gain a better understanding of their financial management practices.
Carol spent 29 years as the President and CEO of DFC Consultants, a Dynamcis GP partner firm she founded in 1989, DFC was acquired by Stoneridge in 2018. [email protected]
701-281-6112
Purpose of Presentation Learn the why, when and
how of moving to the cloud. This presentation will help you understand the benefits of a cloud-hosted ERP system compared to an on-premise system, how you can identify the right time to make the move and available options.
Why consider the Cloud?
Cost Savings
Capital Costs Reduced• No need to purchase servers and expand with each upgrade• Savings on Upgrade Costs• Book costs as a monthly expense, rather than depreciating
hardwareOperational Costs reduced• IT Support• Power to run servers• Server Monitoring• BackupsRely on Predictable Monthly Costs
How is Internal IT affected?
If you don’t currently have internal IT, you will reduce the cost of external services
IT does not need to focus on platform and server issues
They can work with the users on workstations and printersProvide Application support to users
If you have internal IT, they can concentrate on tasks that improve bottom line of business such as creating management reports and dashboards
BI – Business IntelligenceSSRS ReportsPower Apps
Cloud - Ability to Scale
Easy to add users or reduce users
Ability to run trial applications before purchasing
Don’t need to continue purchasing separate servers for new applications
Can upgrade software without needing to purchase new servers
Remote Access from Any Device
Team members can work from anywhere
01Save money with more flexible office arrangements
02Secure – Data does not need to be copied to devices
03Have the data at your fingertips to make critical decisions
04
Off-Premise/Service Provider
What flavor is your cloud?
On-Premise/Internal
Hybrid Cloud
Private Cloud Public Cloud
Hosted Private Cloud
Public Cloud
Public –Applications and storage offered over the public internet and available to anyone that wants to purchase the service.
Office 365, Dynamics 365 –CE (Customer Engagement), Dynamics 365- BC (Business Central), Dynamics 365 F&O (Finance and Operations), One Drive – All examples of Public Cloud
Public Cloud is True SAAS – Software as a Service –You don’t load software – you just log into an application
What is SaaS?
Software as a Service
You do not own the software
You pay a monthly fee
Browser Access onlyThe vendor takes care of all updates, upgrades, etc.
You do not need a host or a server
Private Cloud (Hosting)
Cloud provider houses and manages the installation, upgrades and user configurations of the GP, CRM or other applications. Recommend Azure for this.• Azure is Microsoft servers that you subscribe to on a monthly basis• Backups are typically part of the bundle
You can take the GP software you own and move it to “the cloud”
• You can move all ISVs, and customizations
You do not have to maintain a server on Premise
You will log into the server using Remote Desktop, RD Web, or Web Services
Hybrid Cloud – Cloud Sync
Some of your data is on Premise
Some of your data is in the cloud
Example – GP utilizing Intelligent Edge
GP can be on Premise or HostedIntelligent Edge replicates GP Data to the cloud into Business CentralGet the advantage of utilizing new technology• Artificial Intelligence• Power Apps• Multiple Device Access
What are the mechanics of Hosting?
Utilize Azure for servers Load your software on a cloud
server Pay monthly fee for server and
backups You have redundancy Pay monthly fee for RDP
access and SQL Expand Server capacity as
needed Pay annual enhancement fee
for GP and ISV products
Remote Desktop – you are on a separate desktop
RD Web Access – You are on your own desktop
GP Web Client
HTML Web Client Access GP from Any Device or browser
Includes phone, iPad, computer
Available for any environment:
On PremisesCloud/ AzureSubscription
Customer can have both clients available for Hosting or On Premise
Cloud Sync –Intelligent Cloud
Option to allow you to keep GP on Premise or Hosted
Take advantage of Microsoft advances and technology
Sync to Intelligent Edge in the Public Cloud
Must be on GP 2018R2
Phase 2 Replication – Historical DataS ales OrdersPurchase OrdersInventory
Intelligent Cloud Management
System allows you to manually replicate
Also, allows you to easily transition to BC after a period of time.
Final replication and then disable intelligent insight
Also can just disable and use GP as is
True SaaS –Migrate to D365 - Business Central
Microsoft’s SaaS Offering
Take advantage of AI, Insights, Power Apps
Any device, anywhere
Monthly Subscription
Inexpensive
Add users as needed
Review Extensions on Web
Data Migration vs. Replication
What Versions of GP can be Migrated?
Considerations before Migrating to BC
Do you have ISV Products?
Do you have high level Payroll and HR needs?
Costs
Cannot use Management Reporter
It is a new system to learn
New development from Microsoft will be on BC
Timing
What are your options?
Do nothing – you can stay on GP – we have a full team that keeps expanding and can take care of you
Host your GP in the Cloud
Cloud Sync – On Prem or Hosted GP, with Intelligent Edge
Migrate to Business Central
Stoneridge will take care of you no matter what you choose!
Next Step Contact your Account Manager to schedule
an onsite review of your options Discuss Costs
Discuss Differences
Discuss Timing
Questions? Need Help?
Call Stoneridge Software1-800-277-5561
or e-mail
[email protected]@stoneridgesoftware.com
