RSMUS.comKey takeaways from RSM’s latest survey
With Microsoft ending mainstream support for Dynamics GP by December 31, 2029, and only two years of security updates after that, organizations relying on GP face a critical decision point. To help GP users understand where they stand—and what comes next—RSM surveyed organizations across North America.
Here are the key findings, risks, and recommendations for moving forward from our survey, “The state of the Microsoft Dynamics GP market“.
Deep roots: long-term GP users are the norm
Nearly half (47%) of survey respondents have been on Dynamics GP for over 20 years. Another 36% have used GP for 10 to 20 years. Industries like nonprofit and education, manufacturing, healthcare, and business services are especially reliant on this trusted platform.
But even trusted solutions have a shelf life.
The risks of staying on Dynamics GP
Once Microsoft ends support, organizations face mounting challenges:
– Security vulnerabilities: Without updates, GP will become a prime target for ransomware and data breaches.
– Compliance risks: Meeting standards like GDPR and CCPA will be harder without a supported system.
– Deteriorating functionality: Performance and software compatibility will decline.
– Dwindling support: Finding skilled GP support resources will become costly and difficult.
Slow movement toward alternatives
Despite these risks, only 10% of organizations plan to move off GP in the next year, with almost half admitting they’ll stay on ‘until it stops working.’
When asked about next solutions:
– 8% are considering Dynamics 365 Business Central
– 6% are looking at Sage Intacct
– A staggering 61% still don’t know their next move
This hesitancy could leave many organizations scrambling as the 2029 deadline approaches.
Payroll: an immediate priority
21% of respondents are still running payroll on GP, which is particularly risky post-support. RSM advises clients to transition payroll first, even if the full ERP migration is staged for later. Many organizations are shifting to solutions like UKG and Dayforce. RSM can help with these migrations.
RSM’s guidance for GP users: don’t wait to plan
ERP migrations are complex and can take years. Waiting is not a strategy.
That’s why RSM has created a dedicated resource hub for GP users: Strategizing Your Future Steps
This site offers guidance, assessments and insights to help you:
– Evaluate cloud ERP options like Dynamics 365, NetSuite, Sage Intacct
– Plan your payroll system transition to solutions like Dayforce or UKG
– Get a fit-gap analysis, solution blueprint, and cost/timeline estimates
– Maintain and optimize your current GP system in the interim
Next step: take action
RSM is already supporting over 500 active Dynamics GP clients, helping them prepare for the future while keeping their current systems stable and secure.
If you’re still on GP and haven’t started planning, now is the time.
Visit the RSM Dynamics GP Resource Center to start building your transition strategy today.
Tom Burtner
Thomas Burtner is a consulting services partner with the business applications practice at RSM US LLP. He specializes in providing technology strategy, system selection, packaged software implementation, application development, business intelligence implementation, systems integration and technology project management services to clients throughout RSM. Tom is the national leader for the Dynamics GP/SL practice which consists of over 30 consultants supporting over 800 existing clients.