More predictable project planning
A structured assessment, documented assumptions, and defined milestones provide a stronger basis for scope, timeline, and customer commitments.
Enhanced technical upgrade for NAV and Business Central
Xpand helps Microsoft partners upgrade heavily customized Dynamics NAV and older Business Central environments to a modern, maintainable and the latest Business Central version.
Enhanced technical upgrade in numbers
From complex NAV environments to future-ready Business Central - on time, on budget, and with zero working days lost.
15+
Upgrade expertise
30+
Delivered in two years
3.5
Months per projects
2
Weeks delivery warranty
More than a version upgrade
Since 2010, Xpand has helped Microsoft partners upgrade complex NAV and Business Central environments to modern on-premises or cloud solutions. The service covers assessment, code and architecture modernization, data migration, integrations, testing, cutover, and stabilization. Legacy customizations are retained, replaced, redesigned, or removed to create a cleaner, maintainable solution with a clear scope, timeline, and fixed-price proposal.
Analysis of the current version, custom objects, extensions, integrations, data volumes, localizations, and technical dependencies defines the correct upgrade route. The result is a documented scope, delivery approach, timeline, risk assessment, and cutover plan that gives the partner a reliable basis for its customer proposal.
Legacy C/AL modifications and customized base-application code are converted or redesigned as AL extensions. Obsolete functionality is removed, standard Business Central capabilities are reused where practical, and large custom solutions are separated into maintainable components that are easier to test, support, and update.
Business data, setup, historical records, and extension-owned data are upgraded through the required intermediate versions and validated against the target environment. Trial migrations identify conversion issues early, while reconciliation and technical checks confirm that required data remains complete and usable after the upgrade.
Repeated upgrade rehearsals, technical testing, deployment preparation, and rollback planning reduce go-live risk. Final data conversion and deployment can be scheduled during an agreed maintenance window, followed by validation and stabilization support before the upgraded environment is transferred into regular operation.
What a safer Business Central upgrade delivers
The solution is heavily customized
Years of modifications, custom objects, and industry-specific functionality make the upgrade difficult to scope and estimate.
The upgrade has been repeatedly postponed
Technical complexity, uncertain costs, or limited internal capacity prevent the project from moving forward.
Legacy code cannot move forward unchanged
C/AL code, direct modifications, obsolete dependencies, or unsupported components must be redesigned for the current Business Central extension model.
The customer wants to move to the cloud
The existing NAV or Business Central environment requires code conversion, data preparation, integration changes, and a supported migration route.
The database is large or complex
High data volumes, multiple companies, historical records, and connected systems make timing and cutover planning critical.
Extended downtime is unacceptable
The customer needs a rehearsed deployment strategy that minimizes disruption to daily operations.
The internal team lacks specialist capacity
Functional consultants understand the customer, but dedicated upgrade developers, migration specialists, QA, or technical leadership are unavailable.
How we work with Partners
Whether you need a team working fully behind your brand or specialists collaborating directly with your people, we adjust our involvement to your preferred delivery model.
Format
White-label delivery
Co-delivery
When it fits
You manage the client relationship and need Xpand to deliver the technical work under your brand.
You need to strengthen your team for part of the work.
How Xpand works
We work behind the scenes using your processes, templates, communication standards, and quality requirements.
Our specialists join your project routines, including stand-ups, planning sessions, reviews, and technical discussions.
What you receive
Seamless team presence, clear documentation, predictable delivery, and client-ready results presented under your brand.
Clearly defined responsibilities, aligned service expectations, shared project visibility, and direct collaboration between both teams.
Client visibility
Xpand remains invisible to the end client unless you decide otherwise.
Xpand can participate as a named technical delivery partner or remain in a supporting role.
Who we work with
Onboarding and process
We make it easy to bring Xpand into your project while keeping responsibilities, communication, and expectations transparent.
Share the opportunity
Tell us about the project, technical challenge, expected timeline, and the role you need Xpand to take. We can begin with a short introductory call or review the available project documentation.
Technical discovery
Our specialists review the current solution, customizations, database, integrations, infrastructure, and delivery requirements. For upgrade and optimization projects, we use internal assessment tools to accelerate routine analysis and identify risks early.
Scope and delivery plan
Step 3. Scope and delivery plan We define the proposed scope, responsibilities, timeline, team structure, assumptions, and commercial model. For eligible upgrade projects, this includes a fixed-price proposal based on the technical assessment.
Workflow alignment
We agree on white-label or co-delivery, communication channels, reporting, escalation paths, coding standards, testing protocols, and documentation requirements.
Delivery and quality assurance
The team completes the agreed work through structured development, testing, reviews, and regular progress reporting. Risks, dependencies, and decisions remain visible throughout the project.
Deployment and continuity
We coordinate go-live, provide the agreed warranty or post-launch support, and transfer all required documentation. For long-term cooperation, the same delivery structure can continue into maintenance, future upgrades, development, and continuous improvement.
Why partners choose Xpand
Add upgrade capacity without losing control of the customer
Predictable commercial planning
A structured pre-assessment reduces uncertainty before the partner commits to scope, timing, and commercial terms.
Specialist upgrade expertise
Access developers, technical leads, solution architects, data-migration specialists, DevOps, QA, and functional consultants through one delivery team.
Customer relationship protection
White-label delivery keeps the partner in control of customer communication, branding, and commercial ownership.
Flexible delivery capacity
Xpand can take responsibility for the complete technical stream or strengthen selected parts of the partner’s existing team.
Knowledge that remains available
Project information is retained at team level, reducing dependency on one developer and supporting future maintenance and upgrades.
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Frequently asked questions
Find answers to common questions about our services and solutions
Still have questions? We're here to help!
How to offer NAV to Business Central upgrades without an in-house technical team?
Xpand delivers the entire upgrade end-to-end - from initial assessment to post-go-live support - as a white-label or co-delivery service. Your functional consultants stay focused on client relationships while Xpand handles all technical complexity.
How long does a NAV to Business Central upgrade take?
Xpand's average upgrade project duration is about 3.5 months, with a transparent timeline defined from day one. Over the past 2 years, Xpand has delivered 30+ upgrade projects - including environments with 3,650+ custom objects.
How to guarantee a fixed price on a NAV upgrade project for a client?
Xpand's automated pre-assessment tool covers 80% of routine analysis upfront, making the evaluation accurate enough to back a fixed-price guarantee valid for 6 months. No postponements, no scope creep, no surprises.
How to upgrade a heavily customized NAV environment without risking the client relationship?
Xpand re-architects legacy customizations into clean, modular Business Central components rather than migrating them as-is - preserving client business processes while eliminating technical debt. Weekend deployment ensures zero business disruption.
How to scale NAV to Business Central upgrade capacity without hiring more developers?
Xpand acts as a dedicated technical extension of your team - integrating into your existing workflows, communication standards, and project management tools
Can Xpand upgrade any Dynamics NAV version?
Yes. Older NAV versions can be modernized, but the route is not always direct. The required intermediate steps depend on the starting version, target platform, customizations, and localization.