A common split across an organisation is usually around 60% limited users to 40% full access users. With the development of ERP software, it is easier to give more access to more employees. As a guideline, limited users are usually people who perhaps 10 years ago would not have been given access to the ERP system as it simply wasn’t cost effective or necessarily very helpful. You may also need the Extended Pack and we can advise on this.Īlso consider how many limited user licenses will be needed. The Known Unknowns Additions to the Microsoft Dynamics licenceĪll implementations need to include the Starter Pack and any additional full user licenses. Again, the individual actual user is restricted through the permissions associated with their log in. Limited UserĪ limited user is a concurrent licence that can read all of the system but can only write to a limited area. Full UserĪ full user is a concurrent licence that can access all the system although the individual user may be restricted through the permissions associated with their log in. Our article Microsoft Dynamics NAV v Microsoft Dynamics CRM explains the differences. Please note that this means CRM within Dynamics NAV not Dynamics CRM. The Extended Pack provides further functionality, addressing areas such as manufacturing, full jobs/projects and CRM. This means a small company may only ever need the starter pack, enabling Microsoft to boast that companies can get up and running for less than £3,400! Extended Pack It also includes three full user licences. The starter pack contains core functionality addressing business processes for accounts and distribution. Some of this is undoubtedly emotional and as people feel more confident in consuming technology on a rental basis we expect the demand for subscription based implementations to grow. The advantage of on-premise is the control of both security and performance. Historically, the majority of ERP implementations have been on-premise. The alternative is subscription based cloud licensing. On-premise, or a hosted solution, means the client pays a monthly subscription and installs it on their own server, wherever that may be located. There are two ways of paying for software, on-premise or in the cloud.
Please contact us at TVision for a no-obligation discussion about what you want to achieve from your Dynamics NAV implemention project Microsoft Dynamics NAV – Cost of the Software There are things we don’t know we don’t know.” Donald Rumsfeld That is to say, there are things that we know we don’t know. The famous quote from Donald Rumsfeld explains the situation perfectly:
In all three areas, there are some items that are easier to assess than others. In defining the go-forward budget, there are three areas to consider Project management and strict change control procedures are essential in ensuring that projects are delivered to meet all expectations, including budgetary. We follow an implementation methodology that locks down a go-forward budget after the initial analysis phase is completed. What IT can and can’t deliver can be a confusing area, so we keep everything transparent.
We are always looking to deliver a long-term relationship with a client and keep this very much in mind right from the first discussions about a new project. To do this we make sure we understand exactly what the client wants the software to achieve and the client understands exactly what the fully implemented software can be expected to deliver. The greatest source of unexpected costs and budget over-runs are that either the client adds extra functionality as the project progresses or the partner has been ‘economical with the truth’ on what the software can deliver in an attempt to compete on price.Īt the initial stages of the project, TVision ensures a well-structured, realistic and robust budget is established. The partner must be honest and realistic in describing what the software can deliver. The client must be honest in terms of what the software is required to achieve. Realism and honesty on both sides are vital if the project is to come in on budget and deliver the required outcomes. The success of a major software implementation relies on the working relationship between the client and the software partner. Dynamics NAV is the former name of this solution. NB: This piece also applies to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.