Dynamics NAV 2016 and C5 are being phased out
Dynamics solutions reach end-of-support
Microsoft is phasing out several older Dynamics versions and a range of other solutions, which are now reaching their so-called 'end-of-support'.
This includes Dynamics C5 2016 and Dynamics NAV 2016, which are now officially retired after approximately 10 years.
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End of Support
EoS (End of Support) is the point in time when a vendor stops providing updates, security patches, and technical support for software or hardware, marking that the product is being phased out of use. |
The 10 solutions that have reached end of support are:
- Dynamics NAV 2016
- Dynamics CS 2016
- Microsoft Application Virtualization Hosting 5.1 for Windows Desktop
- Microsoft Application Virtualization Hosting 5.0 for Windows Desktop
- Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management 4.0.
- Microsoft Application Virtualization 5.1
- Microsoft Application Virtualization 5.0
- User Experience Virtualization 2.1
- Microsoft Bitlocker Administration and Monitoring 2.5
- Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset 10.0
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Phasing out
When Microsoft retires its solutions and removes them, it marks the final end of a product’s lifecycle, where the solution is fully discontinued. This applies to products that do not have a predefined end-of-life date. |
Increased risk of security vulnerabilities
When a solution reaches end of support, Microsoft stops providing free security updates. Over time, this makes systems more vulnerable to security threats, although extended security updates may be available for purchase for a limited period in some cases.
Microsoft generally follows a four-phase product lifecycle:
- First, mainstream support
- Then extended support, where only security updates are provided
- Then end of support, where updates stop
- Finally, retirement, where the product is fully discontinued
For businesses, this means it is important to plan upgrades in good time to ensure continued operations, security, and compliance.
Upgrade to Business Central
If your company is using NAV 2016 or C5, you can benefit from upgrading to Business Central, a modern, cloud-based solution with improved security, automation, and continuous updates – helping your business stay future-ready.
Upgrading to Business Central provides a modern and future-proof ERP solution that supports growth, efficiency, and better decision-making. With cloud technology, automation, and AI, you gain more value from your data and processes.
Benefits of upgrading:
- Automate manual processes and save time
- Gain better insights with real-time data and reporting
- Increase security with continuous cloud updates
- Work smarter with Microsoft 365 integration
- Scale easily as your business grows