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ShareGate remains a leading solution for Microsoft 365 and SharePoint migrations, offering two main options: Migrate Essentials and Migrate Pro.

If you’re in the UK or Ireland and want to purchase ShareGate, here’s a step-by-step guide.

1. Understand the ShareGate Migrate Options

Migrate Essentials
• Best for: Small, straightforward migrations 
Features:
• 1 machine activation 
• Migrate SharePoint, Teams, and Planner
• Migration planning toolset
• No mailbox migration
Ideal for: Organisations with basic migration needs and limited data.

Migrate Pro
• Best for: Medium to complex migrations 
Features:
• 5 machine activations (up to 5 users/workstations for parallel migrations)
All Essentials features, plus:
• Google Drive, Gmail, and Calendar migration
• Exchange Online mailbox migration
• Microsoft Purview sensitivity label migration
Ideal for: Organisations with tight deadlines, larger data volumes, or compliance requirements.

2. Request a Quote in GBP or EUR for new licenses or renewals
UK & Ireland based organisations can get ShareGate pricing in GBP or EUR through ISC Software Solutions.
We provide quotes for:
• Migrate Essentials
• Migrate Pro
• Migrate Enterprise (for very large or complex projects)
• ShareGate Protect 

How to get a quote:
• Fill out the ShareGate quote request form

If you're currently using Microsoft Dynamics GP, you're likely aware that the platform is entering a maintenance phase, with enhancements ending in 2029 and support winding down by 2031. As a result, many organisations are beginning to explore modern ERP alternatives like Acumatica.

Before making the move to a new ERP system, here are the top five questions Dynamics GP users should be asking—along with the answers to help guide your decision.

1. What Will Happen to My Historical Data?
This is one of the biggest concerns for GP users. Years of financial, operational, and audit data are stored in GP, and preserving that history is critical.

• Answer: With the right migration tools and planning, your historical data—including transactional detail and audit trails—can be securely and accurately migrated to Acumatica. Validation processes ensure nothing is lost in translation.

2. How Does the New System Compare in Terms of Reporting and Analytics?
GP users often rely on SmartLists, Management Reporter, and Excel. But these tools can be limiting.

• Answer: Acumatica offers real-time dashboards, embedded analytics, and native Power BI integration. You can build reports without IT support and drill into data with ease—giving you better visibility and faster decision-making.

3. What Are the Integration Capabilities of the New ERP?
GP often requires third-party tools or custom development to connect with other systems.

• Answer: Acumatica is built with open REST APIs and OData support, making it easy to integrate with CRM, eCommerce, payroll, and other platforms. These integrations are upgrade-safe and can be configured with low-code tools.

4. What Does the Migration Process Look Like?
Migration can feel risky, especially for mission-critical systems.

• Answer: Acumatica and ISC Software offer structured migration processes that include data mapping, sandbox testing, and historical data import. You can even run GP and Acumatica side-by-side during the transition to reduce disruption.

5. What Are the Long-Term Costs and Licensing Differences?
GP uses a perpetual licensing model, while cloud ERPs typically use subscription pricing.

• Answer: Acumatica’s pricing is based on resource usage—not per-user licensing. This means you can scale affordably, with hosting, updates, and support included. No hidden costs, and predictable budgeting.

Ready to Explore Your Options?
Whether you're just starting to evaluate alternatives or actively planning your move, we're here to help. 

​Introduction
Acumatica is a comprehensive cloud-based ERP solution that helps businesses manage their operations efficiently. One of its features is the ability to integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Power BI, a powerful business analytics tool. 

​Acumatica uses OData (Open Data Protocol) to facilitate data integration with external applications such as Power BI. Here’s how you can set it up:

Once OData is set up in Acumatica, you can connect Power BI to your selected  Acumatica data:

1. Open Power BI Desktop: Launch Power BI Desktop on your computer.
2. Get Data: Click on the "Get Data" button and select "OData Feed" from the list of data sources.
3. Enter OData URL: Enter the OData URL (including Report name) from Acumatica and click "OK."
4. Authenticate: Provide your Acumatica credentials to authenticate the connection.
5. Select Data: Choose the data tables and fields you want to import into Power BI.

Step 3: Creating Reports and Dashboards

With the data imported into Power BI, you can start creating reports and dashboards:

1. Design Visuals: Use Power BI's drag-and-drop interface to design charts, graphs, and other visual elements.
2. Customise Reports: Tailor the reports to meet your specific business requirements by adding filters, slicers, and calculated fields.
3. Publish and Share: Once your reports are ready, publish them to the Power BI service and share them with your team.

​​Integrating Acumatica with Power BI can significantly enhance your business intelligence capabilities, providing you with real-time insights and powerful data visualisation tools.

​By following the steps outlined in this blog post and leveraging the advantages of Power BI, you can drive better decision-making and improve overall business performance.

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Want to know more about Acumatica?

Join our webinar - Web Portals for Dynamics GP

17th September 2024 : 4.00pm - 4.45pm BST

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See how you can access Dynamics GP data from anywhere, on any device, in real-time.​

• Fast and simple set up​​
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7 things to be aware of if you are considering purchasing ShareGate.
 
1. Although it is sometimes referred to as a subscription, your ShareGate license is NOT automatically renewed
Your license will only run for the agreed license term, which is either 1, 2 or 3 years.  You should get a reminder close to your expiry date, but please be aware that you will have to renew by purchasing a new license. 
 
2. ShareGate, a new name for ShareGate Productivity
If you have previously looked at ShareGate Productivity, please be aware that there has been a name change. ShareGate is the new name for ShareGate Productivity.
 
3. Users and Activations
ShareGate is licensed based on the number of activations needed. So, a 5 activation ShareGate license will cover you for up to 5 software activations of the Migration tool. The license options are 1 Activation, Up to 5 Activations or Up to 25 Activations. Using the Teams management module does not count towards your license activations.
 
4. You can transfer your activation to a new computer or user.
If all your activations are used, you can transfer an existing activation, or you can add activations to your subscription.
https://documentation.sharegate.com/hc/en-us/articles/14560955860116-Transfer-your-license-activation-to-another-computer-or-user
 
5. Always check the End User license and Maintenance Agreement
Make sure that you are licensing your software correctly, always check the terms https://sharegate.com/terms.
 
6. Purchasing in the UK or Ireland
When purchasing ShareGate, you have the option of licensing through an experienced local reseller such as ISC Software, we can provide a quote in GBP or EURO: https://www.isc-software.com/sharegate.html.
 
7. Start a free trial
Try the full ShareGate experience free for 15 days. https://sharegate.com/.

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