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Microsoft announces end of life for Dynamics GP
Microsoft has announced the end of life for Microsoft Dynamics GP. This is what your organization needs to know if you are currently operating Dynamics GP.
End-of-Life Timeline
September 30, 2029: The end of all product enhancements, regulatory (tax) updates, service packs and technical support.
April 30, 2031: The end of security updates.
Microsoft previously announced that in:
April 1, 2025: There will be no new GP perpetual licenses.
April 1, 2026: There will be no new customers for GP subscription licenses.
Why is Microsoft ending its support for Dynamics GP?
This is a direct quote from Microsoft:
“Microsoft has made significant investments in Dynamics 365 Business Central and the ISV solutions ecosystem. This decision aims to encourage our on-premises customers to migrate to Dynamics 365 Business Central, which offers a better long-term solution with the benefits of cloud technology, including enhanced security and AI functionality.”
What happens between now and 2029?
In the meantime, it is business as usual. Microsoft will continue to issue updates and releases that include service packs, tax and year-end updates along with functional enhancements for customers.
If you are a Dynamics GP customer, what does this mean long term for you and your business?
Microsoft has answered the key questions that many GP customers have in this FAQ document.
The end of life for Dynamics GP over the remainder of this decade means your organization needs to start planning for a change to Business Central. The Joesoftware team is committed to supporting you as you analyze what this means, and plan for a future transition.
When you are ready to discuss the future and if Business Central is a fit for your organization, Joesoftware is here to help. And for information on promotional Business Central licensing for current GP customers, you can find that information on our Upgrade to Business Central page.