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Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a lengthier history than virtually any other ERP platform made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers globally. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades to the point that they are now using legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be risky. Meanwhile, a common theme we hear from new customers is that they have a hard time finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and get the most business value out of the application.

The more an organization attempts to make do with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process becomes. When physical host servers or storage systems break down, there could be no equivalent hardware available to replace them. When editions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates are no longer released. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an update of their Dynamics GP environment are often overwhelmed by the number of pieces involved in the project. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have provided advanced and affordable remote consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep experience with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Addison, Texas business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and begin by understanding their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the environment and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations can include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user training, full platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a wide array of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications within your organization, custom report writing, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with each Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize business value and manage expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Addison, Texas business in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

• System Assessment
  Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now running and propose other features of the product that might be helpful to your organization.

• Migration Design and Timing
  Create a complete migration plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and resolve integration problems.

• Testing
  Design and implement a test system for proving the migration process.

• System Upgrades
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current release to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all current features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to resolve known issues.

• Management Reporting
  Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal and external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from diverse on-premises and remote repositories.

• Education
  Provide individual or classroom style training for current and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

• Support Services
  Act as a single point of contact for expertise to ensure dependable and cost-effective handling of issues made possible by familiarity with your specific situation.

• Recommendations
  Recommend the use of software modules that come with the core GP platform but are not currently being used. In addition, suggest third-party products designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Create custom connections between Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to reduce duplicate entry and improve consistency.

• Customizations
  Create big and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions not addressed by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.

• Needs analysis and site inventory
• Network architecture design and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Setting up security gateways and remote connections and defining security policies
• Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Developing high-availability (HA) environments
• Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
• business continuity preparedness
• Performance optimization

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with core technologies cuts time and costs when guiding organizations through every aspect of upgrading their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced cybersecurity and compliance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity planning experts, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, implement, and maintain a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To find out more about Progent's remote and onsite support services in Addison, Texas for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, refer to:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features and Benefits
  

• Expert Help with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Software Development
  

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Addison, TX business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.