Cloud ERP for Australian businesses
Move your ERP off your own servers and into the cloud. We implement Business Central from AUD 80,000 fixed price, and migrate Australian businesses from NAV, GP, MYOB, Sage, or custom systems with full data validation and minimal disruption.
The case for cloud ERP
On premise ERP means managing servers, scheduling updates, and paying for infrastructure that depreciates. Cloud ERP eliminates all of that while giving you better security, automatic updates, and access from anywhere.
No more server management
Microsoft manages the infrastructure, security patches, and platform updates. Your IT team stops maintaining hardware and starts focusing on business value.
Automatic updates
Business Central in the cloud receives regular feature updates from Microsoft. No more upgrade projects that cost tens of thousands and take months to complete.
Work from anywhere
Access your ERP from any device, any location. No VPN required. Your team works effectively whether they are in the office, at a customer site, or working from home.
Enterprise grade security
Microsoft Azure provides security infrastructure that exceeds what most businesses can build internally. Multi factor authentication, encryption, and compliance certifications included.
Predictable costs
Subscription licensing replaces capital expenditure on hardware. Monthly costs are predictable and scale with your user count. No surprise infrastructure bills.
Ecosystem integration
Cloud Business Central integrates natively with Power BI, Power Automate, Teams, Copilot, and the entire Microsoft ecosystem. Capabilities that are difficult or impossible with on premise versions.
Cloud ERP platforms used by Australian mid-market
Four cloud ERP platforms cover most of the Australian mid-market. Here is how they compare.
Business Central fits Australian businesses already in the Microsoft ecosystem and wanting fixed-price delivery, NetSuite scales to upper mid-market and enterprise with multi-subsidiary needs, MYOB Advanced suits businesses already on MYOB looking for a familiar upgrade path, and SAP Business One Cloud competes on process manufacturing depth.
| Platform | Best fit | Strengths | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamics 365 Business Central Equerra (AU) | Australian small to mid-market (5 to 300 users) | Microsoft ecosystem, Power BI, fixed-price implementation, strong manufacturing and warehouse | From AUD $80,000 implementation |
| NetSuite Oracle | Australian upper mid-market to enterprise | Cloud-native, multi-subsidiary consolidation, deep enterprise features | From AUD $150,000+ implementation |
| MYOB Advanced (Acumatica) MYOB / partner network | Australian businesses already on MYOB AccountRight or looking for familiar platform | AU-local support, familiar MYOB heritage, multi-site manufacturing | Partner quoted |
| SAP Business One Cloud SAP / partner network | Australian small to mid manufacturers needing process depth | Strong production and formula management, global install base | From AUD $60,000 implementation |
Equerra implements Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for Australian cloud ERP. Talk to us if you want an honest assessment of which platform fits your operation.
Every path leads to the cloud
Whether you are on NAV, GP, MYOB, or a custom system, we have a proven migration approach. Each path is tailored to the source system's data format, customisation model, and integration architecture.
NAV to Business Central
The natural upgrade path for Dynamics NAV users. Business Central is the modern cloud successor to NAV. We migrate your data, assess customisations for upgrade compatibility, and rebuild critical ones using the modern AL extension framework.
- Data migration with full validation
- Customisation assessment and rebuild
- Integration upgrade to modern APIs
- User training on the new interface
GP to Business Central
Dynamics GP is approaching end of mainstream support. Business Central provides a modern cloud replacement within the Microsoft ecosystem. We map your GP processes to Business Central equivalents and migrate your data with full integrity checks.
- Process mapping from GP to BC
- Data extraction and cleansing
- ISV add on replacement planning
- Parallel running and validation
On Premise to Cloud
Move your existing on premise Dynamics 365 or NAV deployment to the cloud. Eliminate server management, reduce infrastructure costs, and gain automatic updates. We handle the migration with minimal disruption to your operations.
- Infrastructure assessment
- Data migration to Azure
- Integration reconfiguration
- Performance optimisation
Legacy ERP to Dynamics 365
Replace aging ERP systems (MYOB, Sage, SAP Business One, custom systems) with Dynamics 365 Business Central. We handle data extraction from any source format and design the new system around your actual business processes.
- Legacy data extraction and cleansing
- Business process redesign
- Custom integration development
- Change management and training
How we deliver cloud migrations
Assess
Audit your current system, data, customisations, and integrations. Identify what migrates directly, what needs rebuilding, and what can be retired.
Plan
Detailed migration plan with timelines, data mapping, and cutover strategy. Fixed price agreed before any migration work begins.
Migrate
Data extraction, cleansing, and loading into Business Central. Test migrations run until data accuracy is confirmed.
Validate
Your team validates every aspect of the migrated system. Parallel running period where both systems operate until you are confident in the new platform.
Support
Post migration support with unlimited tickets. We optimise the system, train users, and handle any issues that arise after cutover.
Services that support your cloud journey
Cloud migration with Australian data sovereignty front of mind
Cloud migrations for Australian businesses live within data residency rules, ATO expectations, ASD security baselines, and the Critical Infrastructure Act for some industries. The migration plan needs to start from these constraints rather than discover them late.
Azure Australia regions
Microsoft Azure has three Australian regions. Australia East in Sydney is the primary region for most workloads. Australia Southeast in Melbourne provides geographic redundancy. Australia Central in Canberra serves government workloads requiring IRAP assessed sovereign environments. Migration target selection reflects workload sensitivity.
ATO data residency
The Australian Taxation Office expects tax records to be kept where they can be produced on request. Cloud hosting in Australia satisfies this expectation. Offshore hosting can satisfy it too with the right contractual undertakings but creates audit complexity. Most AU mid market migrations end up onshore by default.
ASD Essential 8 maturity
The Essential 8 maturity model is the de facto cyber baseline for AU businesses. Cloud migration is a moment to reset Essential 8 posture rather than carry forward gaps from on premises. Patching, MFA, application control, and backup strategy reconsidered as the workloads move.
IRAP for sensitive workloads
The Information Security Registered Assessors Program assesses cloud services against Australian Government security requirements. Microsoft Azure has IRAP assessment to PROTECTED for many services in Australia Central. Workloads with government or critical infrastructure connections need the IRAP scoped solution.
SOCI Act and critical infrastructure
The Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (amended 2021 and 2022) captures businesses across many sectors. Captured entities must register critical assets, build a Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program, and report cyber incidents to ASD within 12 hours of material impact. Migration plans must consider SOCI obligations early.
AU Privacy Act and APP 8
APP 8 governs cross border disclosure of personal information. Migration to offshore cloud regions triggers APP 8 obligations including reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients comply with the APPs. Hosting in Australian regions reduces APP 8 exposure for stored data, though APP 8 can still apply where personal information is accessed or processed from offshore. The net effect simplifies privacy review.
Cloud migration timing in Australia is often shaped by Microsoft AU pricing announcements, AU Customer Agreement renewals, and the end of life cycles for AU specific on premises licence agreements. We plan migrations against the regulatory and commercial calendar that applies to Australian operations rather than a US headquartered procurement schedule.
Common questions about cloud migration
What is cloud ERP and how is it different from traditional ERP?
Cloud ERP is enterprise resource planning software hosted and managed by the vendor in the cloud rather than installed on your own servers. You access it through a browser from any device, security patches and feature updates happen automatically, and you pay a monthly subscription per user rather than buying licences and hardware upfront. Traditional on-premise ERP requires your IT team to manage servers, schedule upgrades, patch security, and maintain infrastructure. Cloud ERP eliminates that operational burden.
Which cloud ERP is best for Australian mid-market businesses?
The main cloud ERP options for Australian mid-market businesses are Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, NetSuite, MYOB Advanced (Acumatica), and SAP Business One Cloud. Business Central is the most common choice for Australian businesses already using Microsoft 365, Power BI, and Azure, because it integrates natively with the Microsoft ecosystem and starts from around AUD $80,000 for fixed-price implementation. NetSuite scales better at upper mid-market to enterprise. Xero is an accounting platform rather than a full ERP and fits small businesses up to around 50 users.
How much does cloud ERP cost in Australia?
Cloud ERP total cost of ownership in Australia consists of two things: monthly Microsoft licensing and a one-off implementation cost. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Essentials licences are AUD $119.70 per user per month, Premium is AUD $164.60 per user per month, and Team Members is AUD $12 per user per month at current Microsoft published Australian pricing (excluding GST). Implementation with Equerra starts from AUD $80,000 as a fixed price and typically ranges from AUD $80,000 to AUD $250,000 depending on user count, integration complexity, and industry requirements. Ongoing unlimited support is included.
How long does a cloud ERP implementation or migration take in Australia?
A straightforward cloud ERP implementation or NAV to Business Central migration takes three to four months. GP migrations run three to six months depending on customisation complexity. Legacy system migrations vary based on data volume and source system format. We phase the rollout and provide a detailed timeline during the scoping phase.
How risky is moving to cloud ERP?
Every ERP change carries risk but the risk is manageable with proper planning. We run test migrations before cutover, validate every data point, and maintain rollback plans throughout the process. Most of the risk in cloud ERP projects comes from poor scoping, not from the technology. Running the old system in parallel during cutover eliminates most of the business continuity risk.
What happens to our historical data when we move to cloud ERP?
We migrate the historical data you need for ongoing operations, compliance, and reporting. Typically this includes open transactions, master data (customers, vendors, items), and a defined period of transactional history. Older historical data can be archived and made accessible through reporting tools or the Elevate CloudStore extension if needed.
Can we keep running our old ERP during a cloud migration?
Yes. We plan cloud ERP migrations with parallel running periods where both systems operate simultaneously. This lets your team validate the new system with real data while maintaining business continuity. Cutover happens when you are confident the new system is ready, not on a fixed calendar date.
Is cloud ERP secure for Australian businesses handling sensitive data?
Microsoft Azure provides enterprise-grade security infrastructure that exceeds what most Australian mid-market businesses can build internally. Multi-factor authentication, encryption at rest and in transit, and compliance certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, Privacy Act considerations) are included. Azure data centres in Australia provide in-region data residency for Australian businesses with sovereignty requirements.
Ready to move to the cloud?
Book a discovery call. We will assess your current system and give you a clear picture of what migration looks like for your business. Fixed price, no surprises.