If you’re a leader for an organization that still uses Dynamics AX, you’re at a crossroads. Your ERP system may still perform basic daily tasks, but it’s no longer built for the pace of modern business. With Microsoft ending all support for AX in January 2026, organizations are left balancing risk, cost, and innovation. The…
The biggest cybersecurity threats don’t always come from the outside. But sometimes, they also sit quietly in the server room. While your IT team is busy defending laptops, email, and cloud apps, the old on-premises Dynamics server powering your finances and operations may be wide open to attack. These legacy ERP systems, like Microsoft Dynamics…
Microsoft Dynamics can run smoothly on physical hardware, but that stability comes with hidden risks. The constant drain of hardware maintenance, exposure to on-premises cyber threats, and the limitations around scalability and upgrades all add up to a fragile foundation for such a critical system. That’s why more organizations are turning to Dynamics on Azure.…
Mainstream support for Dynamics AX 2012 R3 ended on October 12, 2021. Only security hotfixes will continue to be provided through the extended support period that continues until January 10, 2023. For more information, see Microsoft Lifecycle Policy. On the surface, Dynamics 365 has a lot in common with its predecessor. Both solutions help enterprises…
Mainstream support for Dynamics AX 2009 Service Pack 1 (SP1), Dynamics AX 2012, and Dynamics AX 2012 R2 ended on October 9, 2018. Security hotfixes were provided for those three versions through the extended support period, which ended on April 12, 2022. Mainstream support for Dynamics AX 2012 R3 ended on October 12, 2021. Only…
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Background A not-for-profit inmate training corporation produces over 3,000 products for businesses and state agencies. The organization was still using Microsoft AX 2009 for financial management, and knew it was time to upgrade to a modern, cloud-based solution to add efficiency, easier access, and improved security. The cost of maintaining servers on premises was too…
Legacy Systems Modernization A leader in protective wear has had a technological journey of constant evolution and adaptation. Initially using Dynamics AX for their ERP needs, it soon became apparent that the solution’s business complexity was overkill for the company’s daily transaction processing. In January 2020, they made a shift to Dynamics NAV. NAV, despite…
Background A building materials distributor specializing in lumber, hardware, plumbing, and window products upgraded its out-of-date Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 system to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance but needed to replace manual processes in supply chain management too. After reviewing several Microsoft partners, they chose Velosio based on its expertise in distribution and supply chain management. The…
Despite what some legacy holdouts may still believe, on-premises systems aren’t more secure than their counterparts in the cloud. On-prem tech is vulnerable to many of the same threats facing cloud-based apps and services — and then some. It’s now seen as a liability – posing a serious threat to customers, partners, and even your…
