Dynamics GP On-Premises Adopts Modern Lifecycle

• Dynamics GP released an evergreen version in Oct. 2019 that dropped the version number.
• The evergreen version requires accepting annual updates and an annual maintenance plan.
• Migrating to Dynamics 365 Business Central is a potential alternative, but it requires a new implementation.

Dynamics GP is Microsoft’s server-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) product for small to midsize organizations. GP is sold and supported by Microsoft partners and is typically customized and extended with industry-specific add-ons. GP competes with Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft’s hosted service, which is based on the Dynamics NAV software. Business Central continues to receive GP-specific functionality to entice customers away from GP. (GP servicing is highlighted in “Dynamics GP On-Premises Timeline”.)

Version Number Dropped, Fast Update Cadence Adopted

The latest version, known simply as Dynamics GP, is referred to by Microsoft as an evergreen version. It has dropped the version number and adopted a Microsoft modern lifecycle. For GP, this means each year Microsoft will release three or more feature updates, which are similar to service packs in previous versions and are distinctly different from the usual tax and regulatory updates.