If you are using Odoo Community Edition 15 for your business, you are already taking advantage of one of the most powerful open-source ERP platforms out there. Odoo 16 has recently been released, and many of these users have started to wonder, is it time to upgrade? In this blog, we will discuss some reasons why you may want to consider upgrading from Odoo Community 15 to Odoo Community 16, what the upgrade process looks like, and how O2B Technologies can make this transition as smooth as possible with their specialized upgrade services at odoo-upgrades.

Every Odoo release offers extremely significant performance, usability, and functionality upgrades. Odoo 16 is no exception, and has been clamoring about being the fastest and focused optimized version yet.

Reasons to Upgrade, if you haven't already:

1. Performance Boosts  

In Odoo 16, the backend has undergone tremendous speed upgrades. In some modules, it is taking over 3x less time to load, which is helping to enhance user interaction, scope, and engagement.  

2. Enhancements for Users 

The Odoo 16 interface has a more polished finish, has a cleaner and sleeker look and is easier to navigate. The keyboard shortcuts are improved, there are new search views, inspections have been sped up, and are more intuitive and responsive to navigate. 

3. New Community Edition Features 

If you use Odoo Community, Odoo 16 brought with it features which have belonged to the enterprise version, such as the Knowledge App, better accounting features, and a better mail plug-in system. 

4. Smarter Reporting 

Reporting is smarter and faster, there are more dynamic filters, good pivot tables, and it is easier to personalize and customize dashboards. 

5. Cleaner Code 

Odoo 16 will have cleaner code, which will help to make future changes for your technical team easier, modules quicker to develop, and maintenance easier.

An ERP system upgrade is more than just clicking a button. You will certainly:

• Migrate your data (products, customers, sales, inventory, etc.).
• Get updates to your custom modules.
• Ensure any integrations can still be enabled or will work.
• Test the entire environment so you don't lose data or the system.

If you attempt to manage this on your own, you are risking unintended downtime or breaking functionality. This is why professional support is so useful.

O2B Technologies is a global Odoo solutions provider with extensive experience in managing complex upgrades and customizations. They have created a dedicated website, odoo-upgrades.com, specifically for companies who want to upgrade Odoo in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. 

Here's how they are unique and different from "the rest": 

1. Certified Odoo Experts 

O2B Technologies has certified Odoo developers and consultants with comprehensive Odoo knowledge and all the nuances of the platform to help develop an upgrade path from Odoo 15 to 16 that is bug free and future-proofed. 

2. Custom Module Migration 

If you have custom developed modules for your business, O2B will refactor and test the modules to be compatible with Odoo 16, while not jeopardizing your organization's business continuity. 

3. Zero Downtime Migration 

Using sophisticated testing environments and deployment processes, O2B minimizes the costs related to unintended downtime during the upgrade. 

4. Post-Upgrade Support 

When your upgrade is complete, O2B will continue to support you for minor issues, performance tuning and to take advantage of new functionality. 

5. Fixed Cost Packages 

O2B offers fixed price upgrade packages that are reasonable, transparent, and specific to your business, so there won't be any surprises as you progress through your upgrades. 

Curious about the upgrade process? Here's a quick overview of how O2B manages your upgrade. 

• Initial Audit - Getting a full understanding of your existing Odoo 15 instance, core used modules, customisations, and third-party applications. 
•  Data Backups - We take secure backups of your instance before we take any significant action to protect your information. 
• Test Migration - We test the upgrade in a staging area to troubleshoot any potential item conflicts or migration issues. 
• Code Refactoring - We review every custom module to refactor it for Odoo 16 compatibility. 
• Data Migration - We secure and fully migrate all business data into the newly created Odoo 16 system. 
• QA & Testing - We thoroughly test the upgraded instance to confirm it meets standards for performance and functionality. 
• Live Deployment - After all checks are cleared, the system is deployed to a production area with minimum / zero downtime. 
• Ongoing Support - You get continued support moving forward to cover you if you ever get stuck, or if the business case is impacted by your upgrade.

Clients who upgraded from Odoo 15 to 16 reported:

• 40% reduction in report generation times

• Smoother third-party integrations

• Faster system response in high-volume inventory procedures

• Improved user satisfaction as a result of UI intuitiveness and seamlessness.

Upgrading from Odoo Community 15 to 16 is not simply a technical update. It is a strategy for your business to greatly improve efficiency and achieve a smoother operation toward scalable support for the future. The benefits of utilizing Odoo 16, instead of Odoo 15, will benefit small, medium, and blue-chip businesses alike.

Using experts like O2B Technologies to assist with your upgrade means that you will realize the full benefits of your upgrade project - on time, on budget, and with full peace of mind.

To find more information on Odoo upgrade services, go to odoo-upgrades.com or reach out to O2B Technologies today to create your upgrade plan to suit your business.

1. Is Odoo 16 stable enough to be used in a production environment?

Yes, Odoo 16 has gone through extensive testing and is one of the more stable releases to date, and it has also seen performance improvements in the process.

2. How long should the upgrade take to take Odoo 15 to 16?

Depending on the complexity of your modules and how much data you have, upgrades can take between a few days to a few weeks. O2B will provide a timeline at the beginning of the process

3. Will my custom modules work in Odoo 16?

Custom modules will often need some code updating to be functional in the latest version. O2B Technologies will take care of the entire module migration process and make sure everything is working correctly after the upgrade.

4. Are there issues with data loss?

As long as backups are made, testing is done, and you leave the migration to O2B professionals, there will be no risk of data loss.

5. Will I be able to get support after I finish the upgrade?

Yes, O2B will offer you support packages after the upgrade so that you can have help on any teething issues and utilize your latest system and any new features.