When you move to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, it’s often a big step forward: Modern tools, improved workflows, and a clean slate. But one challenge that almost every company runs into? Figuring out how to access and report on your historical data from the old system. 

Even though D365 Business Central doesn’t make reporting easy, that data is still important. You need it for audits, year-over-year comparisons, customer lookups, or just making smart business decisions. So, how do you bring that old data along without clogging up your new ERP or hanging onto outdated systems? 

That’s where Virtual integration comes in. 

The Challenge with Historical Data 

Many businesses using D365 Business Central previously relied on older, on-premises systems like Dynamics GP. Over time, they built up years of valuable information (sales history, invoices, customer records, inventory data, and more). Once you move to D365 Business Central, that old data doesn’t automatically carry over unless you invest in a full data migration, which can be costly, time-consuming, and not always necessary. 

However, you don’t need all your historical data living inside D365 Business Central. You just need an easy way to access it when you need it, especially for reporting. That’s exactly what Popdock was built to do. 

If you would rather watch a recorded webinar about historical data in D365 Business Central, you can do so here:

Report on Your Historical Data with Popdock

Popdock is a powerful tool that lets you connect to your historical data and use it just like you would in your current system. Think of it as a smart connector that helps you view and report on data from multiple sources, all in one place, including inside D365 Business Central. 

If your historical data is stored in a SQL Server, hosted Dynamics GP environment, or even a cloud storage solution like an Azure Data Lake, Popdock can pull that data into view. And the best part? You don’t have to move everything into D365 Business Central. Popdock simply embeds the data and lets you see and report on it right alongside your new data, without the headache of a full migration. 

Real-World Example: SmartLists from Dynamics GP 

If you used SmartLists in Dynamics GP to build reports, you’ll love how Popdock handles them. It can recreate those same lists using your historical data, and you can view them directly inside D365 Business Central. You get the same filters, groupings, and access (no need to retrain your team or rebuild everything from scratch). 

This means your finance team can pull up last year’s invoices, compare sales performance, or review vendor activity, all without jumping between systems or wasting time hunting for old files. 

The Benefits Add Up

Using Popdock to report on your historical data offers clear advantages: 

  • No need to maintain your old ERP or server. 
  • Fast access to past records when you need them. 
  • Familiar reporting tools, even in your new system. 
  • Cost savings (from avoiding a full migration). 
  • Cleaner, faster, & better D365Business Central performance. 

Whether you’re in accounting, operations, or customer service, having easy access to your historical data makes daily work smoother. Popdock helps your team stay productive and informed, even after a big system change. 

Try Popdock Today

You can start a free trial of Popdock today. Use it free for 30 days to see how powerful it really is. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to the eOne team.