Dynamics AX to
Dynamics 365 Migration
Dynamics AX Is Out of Support. Plan Your Move Now.Extended support for Dynamics AX 2012 R3 ended on January 10, 2023, so AX no longer receives security updates, hotfixes, or regulatory updates from Microsoft. Dynamics Square helps you move your AX data, processes, and customizations to Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management, and keeps your AX system stable until you go live.
What Happened to Microsoft Dynamics AX?
Microsoft Dynamics AX (originally Axapta) was Microsoft's ERP for mid-sized and large organizations in manufacturing, distribution, retail, and services. Its successor is Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management, the cloud ERP built on the same foundations.
Microsoft ended mainstream support for AX 2012 R3 in October 2021 and extended support on January 10, 2023. Every earlier AX version is already out of support. Businesses still on AX run without security patches or tax and regulatory updates, and depend on ageing servers and a shrinking pool of AX skills.
Moving to Dynamics 365 gives you continuous updates from Microsoft, built-in Copilot and Power BI, and an ERP your team can access from anywhere.
Why Move from Dynamics AX to Dynamics 365?
Staying on an unsupported ERP adds risk every month. Here is what you gain by moving to Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management:
- Ongoing security and compliance: Microsoft updates Dynamics 365 continuously, so you are never stuck on an unpatched system.
- No more upgrade projects: Updates arrive automatically in the cloud, ending large version-to-version upgrades.
- Familiar processes: Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management are built on AX, so your team keeps the processes it knows.
- Built-in intelligence: Copilot, embedded Power BI, and real-time analytics turn your data into decisions.
- Lower infrastructure costs: Retire the servers, SQL licences, and maintenance that AX depends on.
- Dedicated support: Dynamics Square supports your AX system during the move and your Dynamics 365 system after go-live.
What We Migrate from Dynamics AX
We map each AX module to its Dynamics 365 equivalent and move your data, configurations, and customizations with it.
A Proven Path from AX to the Cloud
Whether you run AX 2009, AX 2012, or AX 2012 R3, Dynamics Square has the tools and experience to move you to Dynamics 365 in planned phases, with minimal disruption to your business.
- General Ledger
- Accounts receivables and payables
- Budget planning and control
- Compliance and regulatory
- Bank management
- Forecasting
- Inventory control
- Expanded purchasing and customer-centric delivery rules
- Streamlined packing and shipping processes
- Multi-site/global warehouse management
- Distribution planning
- Seamless management of RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and vendor/government procurement
- Easily upload relevant content, submit invoices, and review payments with an intuitive vendor portal.
- Intelligent repair management
- Dispatching, service calls, contracts, and service orders management
Move your production orders, routes, and bills of materials into Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, which links production with finance and inventory in real time.
- Use Microsoft's Server Reporting for analytical and standard reports
- Predefined data cubes
- KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) on intuitive dashboards
- Power BI integration for data visualization and actionable insights
- Candidate selection and recruitment
- Employee self-service portal
- Organization's workforce management
- Training and development for performance enhancement
- Monitoring and controlling expenses
- Project cost control
- Microsoft-sponsored projects interoperability
- Project billing and accounting
- Work structure breakdown
- Lead score and opportunity management
- Sales Connector features
- Salesforce and marketing automation
- Management of sales pipelines using charts and reports
- Simplify your HR functions by enabling automation of administration, absence management, compensation management, employee development, and more.
- Lower the paperwork, reduce manual processes, ease employee onboarding, encourage training, simplify transfer and termination, & so on.
- Easily manage company policies across country lines.
Still on Dynamics AX? Let’s plan your move.
Our Dynamics 365 consultants will assess your AX system and build a migration plan that fits your timeline and budget.
Business Advantages of Moving to Dynamics 365
Replace an unsupported system with a modern ERP that keeps improving.
Always Up to Date
Cleaner Customizations
Seamless Integration
Modern Interface
Predictable Costs
Trusted Partner
How Our AX to Dynamics 365 Migration Works
A clear, phased process that keeps your business running while you move.
We review your AX version, modules, data volumes, integrations, and customizations, then build a migration roadmap with timelines and costs.
We move your master and open transactional data with Microsoft's AX migration tools, rebuild required customizations as extensions, and test every process with your team.
We plan a cutover that limits downtime, train your users, and support your Dynamics 365 system after go-live.
Have You Got Questions
About Microsoft Dynamics AX?
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Microsoft Dynamics AX (originally IBM Axapta) is an ERP solution for mid-sized and large organizations, covering finance, operations, supply chain, and human resources. Microsoft no longer supports it: extended support for the last version, AX 2012 R3, ended on January 10, 2023. Its successor is Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management.
The primary difference between Dynamics AX and Dynamics 365 lies in their architecture and approach. Dynamics AX Axapta was primarily an on-premises ERP solution, while Dynamics 365 is a cloud-based suite that includes modules like Finance and Supply Chain Management (formerly AX components). Dynamics 365 offers more scalability, integration, and real-time analytics, and enables easier updates and customization. In short, Dynamics 365 is a more flexible, cloud-first evolution of ERP software Microsoft Dynamics AX.
No. Mainstream support for Dynamics AX 2012 R3 ended in October 2021 and extended support ended on January 10, 2023. Earlier versions such as AX 2009 and AX 2012 were retired before that. AX no longer receives security updates, hotfixes, or regulatory and tax updates, so we recommend planning a move to Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management.
It depends on your AX version, data volume, and customizations. Most mid-sized migrations take several months from assessment to go-live. We give you a firm timeline after the assessment.
The new name for Dynamics AX is Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management. As part of Microsoft's rebranding and shift towards cloud-based solutions, the core functionalities of AX Dynamics software have been divided into two separate but integrated modules: Dynamics 365 Finance, which focuses on financial management, and Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, which handles logistics and operations. This shift allows for enhanced scalability, real-time updates, and easier integration with other Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Applications.
