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Microsoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a lengthier history than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active installations globally. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves running legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be risky. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time locating veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and get the most benefit out of the application.

The longer an organization attempts to make do with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure becomes. If physical host servers or disk systems fail, there could be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates stop being released. The latest releases of SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the number of pieces there are to the project. And the cost quoted for a migration may be through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered high-level and affordable online consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Alexandria, Virginia business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our customers and begin by understanding their needs. After gaining familiarity with the environment and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations can involve an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete platform and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules from a broad range of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software within your company, custom report writing, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with every Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and manage cost.

Progent can help your Alexandria, Virginia business in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

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

• Migration Planning and Scheduling
  Create a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Schedule solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage integration issues.

• Testing
  Design and configure a pilot environment for validating the upgrade project.

• Environment Updates
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and run scripts to address known issues.

• Management Reporting
  Create reports and or dashboards for private as well as public consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple on-premises and external repositories.

• Training
  Deliver individual or group training for existing and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

• Support Services
  Act as a single contact for support to deliver dependable and cost-effective handling of problems thanks to close understanding of your particular environment.

• Recommendations
  Suggest the deployment of modules that come with the core GP system but are not currently being utilized. Also, recommend third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Build custom connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to reduce duplicate entry and improve accuracy.

• Customizations
  Create major and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform various functions not handled by standard GP modules or third-party modules.

• Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
• Network topology planning and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Setting up security gateways and remote connections and creating security policies
• Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Developing high-availability (HA) solutions
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
• business continuity preparedness
• Performance optimization

Progent also has a long history of delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with strategic technologies saves time and expense when guiding organizations through each phase of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced security and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and database administrators who can assist you to design, implement, and maintain a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To find out more about Progent's remote and on-premises support expertise in Alexandria, Virginia for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, see:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Support Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains Benefits
  

• Expert Help with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Alexandria, VA business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.