Enterprise Resource Planning: Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Author(s): George Goodall

Info-Tech Research Group recently completed a comparison of 16 leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions, including Microsoft Dynamics NAV. This evaluation examines specific strengths and weaknesses to determine to what degree the solution would make a good choice for enterprises implementing an ERP system.

This research note outlines several key points, including:

  • The position of Microsoft Dynamics NAV in the world of ERP offerings. 
  • A description of Microsoft Dynamics NAV. 
  • Strengths and weaknesses of Microsoft Dynamics NAV.

Dynamics NAV offers good functional capabilities but is experiencing challenges in the market due to its cost to operate and its transitional architecture. The impending release of Dynamics NAV 2009 promises to address these issues.