Key Takeaways
Migration — Quick Summary
- 1Customization Approach
- 2User Interface
- 3Integration Complexity
- 4Entity Mapping
- 5Custom Fields
- 6Relationship Mapping
CRM Migration Flow
Why Migrate from Microsoft Dynamics
Businesses migrate from Microsoft Dynamics for various reasons: high licensing costs, complex customization requiring developers, limited workflow automation, poor user adoption, or desire for a modern no-code platform like Creatio.
Key Differences: Dynamics vs Creatio/TWOZO
Customization Approach
Microsoft Dynamics requires .NET developers for complex customizations. Creatio offers no-code workflow design. TWOZO focuses on configuration rather than customization.
User Interface
Creatio's Freedom UI and TWOZO's modern interface provide better mobile experience and faster user adoption compared to Dynamics' traditional interface.
Integration Complexity
While Dynamics integrates natively with Microsoft products, third-party integrations often require complex development. Creatio and TWOZO offer simpler REST API-based integrations.
Data Mapping Considerations
Entity Mapping
- Accounts → Accounts
- Contacts → Contacts
- Leads → Leads
- Opportunities → Opportunities
- Cases → Cases
- Activities → Activities
Custom Fields
Dynamics custom fields need careful mapping to Creatio or TWOZO fields. Some field types may require transformation or recreation in the target system.
Relationship Mapping
Dynamics relationship fields (lookup, customer, party list) need to be mapped to equivalent relationship types in the target CRM. This is often the most complex part of migration.
Workflow Migration
Dynamics workflows and plugins need to be recreated:
- Dynamics workflows → Creatio process designer or TWOZO automation rules
- Dynamics plugins → Creatio custom business logic (if needed)
- Dynamics business rules → Creatio validation rules or TWOZO field rules
Integration Migration
Rebuild integrations for the new platform:
- SharePoint/OneDrive → Creatio document management
- Exchange/Outlook → Email sync with new CRM
- Power BI → Creatio analytics or external BI
- Custom integrations → REST API rebuild
User Transition Planning
- Plan for interface retraining
- Map Dynamics navigation to new CRM navigation
- Provide side-by-side process guides
- Schedule hypercare support for first month
How AavishkarIT Helps
We provide Microsoft Dynamics migration services to both Creatio and TWOZO. Our process includes assessment, data mapping, workflow recreation, integration rebuild, and user transition support.
References & Resources
- 1Creatio Official Website
creatio.com
- 2Creatio Documentation
academy.creatio.com
- 3TWOZO Official Website
twozo.com
- 4Salesforce Migration Guide
salesforce.com
