This article offers an overview of the new features, hardware requirements, and hosting alternatives for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2018.
Originally published in H1 2018 GPUG Magazine
We have many Crestwood clients planning to upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics GP 2018 in the first quarter of 2018. You’ll want to consider upgrading, too, especially if you are on Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 because mainstream support ends in April of 2018. This means no more updates, including year-end and payroll.
Here’s an overview of the new features, hardware requirements, and hosting alternatives for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2018.
New Features
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- New sort options
- Saving system passwords
- Checks are now payments
- Web client improvements with auto complete, SmartList, and Bank Reconciliation
Optimize Financials and HRP
- Turn off garnishment reports in posting setup and additional garnishment options
- Roll down payroll setup options from setup to inactive records
- Change department code in all payroll files, including history
- Restrict inactive deduction and benefit codes in lookups
- Reprint distribution detail and summary reports
- Advanced Human Resources wellness and health insurance integration
Workflow Enhancements
- New workflows for GL account and purchase invoice
- Added workflow capabilities including copy step and reminder emails
Power “Suite” Evolution
- Support paging and filtering in OData Services, support OData V4, and the awaited Microsoft Dynamics GP Power BI Content Pack is scheduled for this year!
System Requirements
Client workstations will need Windows 7, 8, or 10 and Office 2013 or 2016. Lower versions of Office can still be used for exporting SmartLists, but it’s worth the time to upgrade now so you can utilize the latest Word Forms and Workflows. Crestwood can help you get on Office 365 and allow you to upgrade to the latest versions easily.
For your server, you will need Windows Server 2012 R2 or 2016 Essentials or Standard; make sure you are using SQL 2014 or 2016.
Most clients do need to get new hardware or create a new virtual server for these upgrades. However, with cloud hosting, we can eliminate heavy upfront costs.
Hosting Options
If you are interested in alternatives to on-premise hardware, consider hosting. For the last three years, Crestwood has been a Microsoft Cloud Services Provider. We created a Crestwood Cloud in the Microsoft Azure environment where we provide a separate virtual environment for each client.
More Information on Microsoft Dynamics 2018
Partners and Customers can download the product and system requirements.
Check out the features on the Microsoft Dynamics GP 2018 Feature Blog Series:
- https://community.dynamics.com/gp/b/dynamicsgp/archive/2017/10/25/microsoft-dynamics-gp-2018-new-featureblog-series-schedule
If you are ready to upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics GP 2018, get informed:
- https://community.dynamics.com/gp/b/dynamicsgp/archive/2017/09/17/microsoft-dynamics-gp-2018-and-yearend-update-upgrade-blog-series-schedule
This article was originally posted on the Crestwood blog.