The Top 4 Reasons to Upgrade To The Latest Version of Microsoft Dynamics GP

We get it. It’s more comfortable to stick with what you know. You’re already familiar with your current version of Microsoft Dynamics GP. Why mess with something that’s working for you? The question is: is it really working for you as well as it could be?

While it’s tempting to stay with what you know, we invite you to step outside and take a look around to see what you might like about the latest version of GP. 

In a nutshell, upgrading will help you take your AP processes to a new level of efficiency and ease. Working with the latest software will help level up your security and risk management, reduce your support costs, increase productivity, and may even help you earn rebates! You will also be able to tap into additional features and functions from both Microsoft and Mekorma to help streamline your AP process and give back valuable time to your team.

Still on the fence? 

Here Are 4 Great Reasons To Upgrade Your Microsoft Dynamics GP Account

1. Staying Current With Technology Changes:
   Change can be uncomfortable, but it can also promote opportunity! When it comes to upgrading your Microsoft Dynamics GP account, you’ll be catching up with the latest technology upgrades, which means your software will run better and you’ll have fewer technology-based headaches. Trust us when we say, the new version will give you, and do, a lot more than your old one.  The latest version of GP also includes numerous bug and security fixes that may not be available on older versions.
   
   
2. Get Better (& Cheaper) Tech Support:
   When you’re using the latest version of GP, support teams can more quickly and easily resolve any issues that come up. You’ll also save on your support costs when using the latest software! Essentially, working with an older version of the software takes more time and effort. It's even possible that some of the issues you need help with may have already been fixed in the latest release. It costs more to maintain and fix bugs on older versions than it does to work with the most recent update.
   
   
3. Benefit from Microsoft Fixes & Features to Improve Your ERP:
   When you’re using the latest version of GP, you’ll have all the latest fixes and features from Dynamics GP. Plus, the software will run at its best while creating less friction in your AP process. Some of the latest updates for GP include: 

   • Option to mask Tax IDs on payables 1099s. 

   • Mark multiple reports in the Report Navigation List and send more than one report at a time.

   • Ability to add a monthly maximum field for Payroll deduction setup.

   • Ongoing improvements to workflow emails including trimming trailing zeros.

   • Easily mass update customer email settings and mass assign cash receipt emails to customers.

4. Access to Mekorma’s Latest Features to Support More Ease In your AP Processes: 
   When you are using the latest GP version, you’ll also have access to Mekorma’s newest solutions to help elevate your AP process and alleviate stressors. Some of our newest features include:

   • Remote Payment Services will help reduce check dependency and free up valuable time for your team. RPS also allows you to take advantage of different virtual payment types and potentially earn rebates on card payments. 

   • Action Board for streamlined processing. Instead of needing to log into each company individually, you can review and process all batches in one window.

   • Automatic Vendor Validation: Take advantage of one of Mekorma’s newest features. Our automatic vendor validation and compliance solution saves your team valuable time by easily automating TIN matching, OFAC screening and address validation for your vendors. 

There’s no shame if you’re still using an older version of Microsoft Dynamics GP. But there are also plenty of reasons to take the leap and upgrade. It may be hard to say goodbye to the version you know, but we believe you’ll love what’s waiting for you!

Upgrading to the latest version of Dynamics GP will help unleash your team’s full potential, and save money for your organization. Create more ease and control in your AP process by taking full advantage of everything GP and Mekorma have to offer together.

Have a question about upgrading? Ready to chat with one of our team members? Book a call with one of our experts! We’d love to help.