From NAV 2009 to NAV 2018 – Timeline of Features
Recently i went to some prospects that currently use old versions of NAV and want to upgrade to NAV 2018 (already NAV customers also from other partners), I am asked to list and summarize the main features introduced in the various versions of NAV starting from the NAV 2009; I decided to make a brief summary of the main features of the NAV 2009 to NAV 2018 versions, usable before a demo on NAV 2018 (for NAV 2018 and Business Central).
There was also an official comparison chart on Microsoft website
https://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/upgrade-compare/nav/default.html
but at today …the page is death!!
#1 NAV Timeline – Best Features in Time Chart
#2 – NICE Old Roadmap with some features listed
#3 – NAV Timeline – Best Features for NAV Releases
TECHNICAL FEATURES (and some functionals)
NAV 2009 (and R2)
RTC (roled tailored client)
Multitier Architecture (First 3 levels release)
Web Services (with separate Service)
Zeta Doc Express integration
On Line Payment Services
New CRM Integration
Tree map visualization
NAV 2013 (and R2)
Powershell
Admin Shell
Multitenant
Query
New Model for Dimensions
NAV Server multiportservices configurationadministration
NAV Users (and multiple types of users)
Best Charts
WEB Client
Nee NAS Technology
Sharepoint Integration
Single Sign On
Rapid Start Services
.NET Interoperability
Help Server
Cash Management
Cost Accounting
Cache Flow Forecast
Assembly Management
SEPA v1.0
Better Service Module Integration
Inventory Movements
NAV 2015
Print reports on Job queue (OnDemand scheduling)
Document Reporting: WORD LAYOUT
NAV Universal APP
SEPA Direct
Social Listening Support
Office 365 First Full Integration
NAV 2016
WORKFLOW for Developers (Business & Integration)
WORKFLOW for Users
New Approvals Model (based on Workflow)
Events & Extensions
EDI (e-everything)
Dynamics CRM native integration
Power BI
SQL AZURE
Deferreals
Document Management
Incoming Documents & OCR
Currency Exchange rates
New Application Test Toolset
NAV 2017
Task Scheduler
Office 365 Full Integration
Embedded Power BI
Cortana Intelligence
Setup & Configuration (Assisted by Wizards)
Power Apps & Microsoft Flow Support
Item workflow and item attributes and categories
Web Client User Experience
Better SQL performance
NAV 2018
C/SIDE & VS Code development models
Microsoft Flow Direct Integration
Office 365 and Contact interaction for Outlook
Extensions 2.0
API Library (ex “Company” etc.)
Employee Ledger Entries
Edit Ledger Entries in Excel
Change Global Dimensions
IC (Intercompany) – Automation of IC Outbox and IC Inbox
SO to PO
Direct Transfer orders
User Tasks
Jobs Improvements
Ability to use Camera and GPS in C/AL
Web Client more customizable (Design Mode)
Preview and Print from Web Client
GDPR native support (from CU3)
Windows 10 continuum support
ASP CORE .NET e ODATA 4.0
Cognitive Services & AI
Business Central
The first release with a very strong CLOUD IMPACT!
if you want to have a look at my product launch posts, you can find them in the blog
https://robertostefanettinavblog.com/?s=%22nav+2016+What%27s+New%22
https://robertostefanettinavblog.com/?s=%22nav+2017+What%27s+New%22
https://robertostefanettinavblog.com/?s=%22nav+2018+What%27s+New%22
