Most people may not be aware of it but Microsoft NAV, formerly known as Navision, has been in the industry for quite some time now. They first came on to the market in 1984 under Personal Computing & Consulting and has undergone a number of name changes ever since.
Currently known as an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software from Microsoft, the first generation of Navision already featured Integrated Development Environment or IDE which allowed developers to customize the system to suit the particular needs of the client. It is able to run across different platforms and has an ODBC interface.
By 2000, Navision Software A/S merged with Damgaard A/S to become NavisionDamgaard A/S. The name was later changed to Navision A/S. Two years after, Microsoft bought Navision A/S and partnered it with Great Plains. Navision then became part of Microsoft Business Solutions which also handled the Microsoft CRM. 2005 saw the rebranding and re-introduction of Navision as Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
Microsoft Business Solutions Navision was made with the companies engaged in distribution and manufacturing in mind. It uses a Business Ready License which gives the client the ability to purchase as many user sessions as needed. It also makes use of RoleTailored User Experience which gives the user instant access to the information that he or she would primarily need, and hides other details that are not as important.
As part of the Microsoft Business Solution family, NAV provides the user support in the areas of Business Intelligence, Financial Management, Human Resources Management, Manufacturing, Project Management, Sales and Marketing, Service Management, and Supply Chain Management. It also has mobility features that allow anyone with Windows Mobile-based device to seamlessly check and generate reports. NAV can also provide support for business organizations running multiple sites regardless of the size and location as well as the type of business.
With NAV as part of the
Microsoft Business Solution family, any client would definitely not have a hard time getting used to this system. It is very user-friendly and can be set to run in a matter of hours. And since it is backed by Microsoft, it could seamlessly run via Microsoft Vista as well as make use of the Microsoft Office Suite.
