A Dynamics SL alternative built around how you run.
Dynamics SL, formerly Solomon, is Microsoft's ERP software that combines project and financial management for construction, government contracting, professional services, engineering and nonprofit organizations. Microsoft has published an end date for its extended support. thinkbridge builds a system around how your projects are costed, approved and billed, and at the end of the term you own it.
Signs you've outgrown Dynamics SL
- Project costing and billing depend on spreadsheets beside SL.
- Custom reports built years ago are still in daily use and hard to change.
- The end of extended support is on the calendar and there is no plan for what comes next.
- Field or project teams re-key data that the office needs for billing.
Dynamics SL compared with a system you own
| Dynamics SL | thinkbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| How it fits | Configured around the vendor's standard process; gaps are closed with customization, add-ons or spreadsheets | Modeled on how your business actually runs, including its exceptions |
| Who owns it | You license it; the vendor owns the code and the roadmap | You own the code, the data model and the business logic |
| How you pay | Subscription or license, plus implementation partner fees | Priced on outcomes, paid over an agreed term |
| After go-live | Changes go through a partner or an upgrade cycle | Managed care keeps improving it; low-risk changes ship to a beta you approve |
| AI | Added through the vendor's roadmap and add-ons | Built into the workflows from the start |
How the move works
- ObserveWe watch how the work runs today, including the workarounds.
- Model and buildThe system is modeled on your process and generated with
think One - Migrate and validateYour data moves over and your team tests it on real cases.
- Go liveIn about four months.
The four stages are a short version of the six-step method (see how it works). For what gets built, see ERP replacement and consolidation.
Questions about moving off Dynamics SL
Can thinkbridge replace Dynamics SL?
Yes. thinkbridge models how the business runs, builds a system that fits and migrates the data from SL before cutover. It can replace SL outright or take over only the areas that don't fit.
When does Microsoft support for Dynamics SL end?
Microsoft says extended support for Dynamics SL ends on July 11, 2028. Check Microsoft's Dynamics SL page for the current dates.
Can the new system handle project costing and billing?
Yes. thinkbridge models how your projects are costed, approved and billed, including the exceptions, and builds that logic into the system.
How long does a Dynamics SL replacement take?
About four months to go live.
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