Microsoft Dynamics 365: Understand the Transition to the Cloud

Our Advice

Critical Insight

• Focus on what’s best for you. Do a thorough current state assessment of your hardware and software needs and consider what will be required in the near future (one to four years).
• Educate yourself. You should have a good understanding of your options from staying on-premises vs. an interim hybrid model vs. a lift and shift to the cloud.
• Consider the overall picture. There might not be hard cost savings to be realized in the near term, given the potential increase in licensing costs over a CapEx to OpEx savings.

Impact and Result

• Understanding the best time to transition, from a licensing perspective, could save you significant dollars over the next one to four years.
• Planning and effectively mapping your current licenses to the new cloud user model will maximize your current investment into the cloud and fully leverage all available Microsoft incentives in the process.
• Gaining the knowledge required to make the most informed transition decision, based on best timing, most appropriate licensing program, and maximized cost savings in the near term.
• Engaging effectively with Microsoft and a competent Dynamics partner for deployment or licensing needs.