MVP Insights: David Musgrave on the Future of GP, Resources and Training at Summit

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In episode 54, Pam Misialek talks with David Musgrave, Managing Director, Winthrop Development Consultants, Microsoft MVP, about the impact of Microsoft ending support for Dynamics GP as well as opportunities for training and gaining resources during the GP to BC pre-conference, Academy classes, and education sessions at Community Summit.

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Key Takeaways

• End of Dynamics GP support: Microsoft has announced the end of support for Dynamics GP; primary support will stop in 2029 and full security support will stop in 2031. “The product will no longer be looked after by Microsoft but it doesn’t mean the product stops working,” David notes. However, if you were running your entire business on a product that is not supported, he explains, and something happens that can’t be fixed without changing of code, then you’re taking a risk and putting your business at risk.
• Moving to a new system: Users will have to consider how much risk they’re willing to accept and map out future plans accordingly. With these changes, organizations are looking to move to alternative options. “Don’t be scared into moving too quickly to a solution,” he says. “You really do need to do your due diligence and your research and look at what is going to suit your business the best moving forward.
• Summit NA: David will be involved with Community Summit North America this year. He will be part of the GP to BC pre-conference the week before Community Summit; it’s an opportunity to learn what you need to become self-sufficient and look after your system. He will also be leading an Academy class about GP Power Tools on Sunday, October 19. His education sessions include:
  • “Dynamics GP Ask Us Anything – Developer” on Monday, October 20
  • “Microsoft Dynamics GP excellence super session” on Monday, October 20
  • “Dynamics GP Ask Us Anything – Staying with Dynamics GP” on Monday, October 20
  • “Another 25 Dexterity Development Tricks and Hacks in 50 minutes” on Tuesday, October 21
  • “PSS: No Code Customization, adding fields without Modifier and what’s new with GP Power Tools” on Wednesday, October 22
  • “Replacing Visual Basic For Applications in your Microsoft Dynamics GP System” on Thursday, October 23

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