Bakersfield Microsoft Certified Support

Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than virtually any other ERP solution made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades long enough that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time finding veteran Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and extract the most benefit from the software.

The more an organization tries to limp along with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure becomes. When server hardware or storage systems break down, there may be no suitable devices available to use as substitutes. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates stop being distributed. Current editions of SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools like Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment can be overwhelmed by the number of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have provided high-level and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all releases of Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your Bakersfield, California business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our clients and begin by listening to their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations can involve a migration to a more current and fully supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user education, full system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products from a wide range of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business software used by company, custom report creation, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and control expense.

Progent's consultants can assist your Bakersfield, California company in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or enhancement initiative including:

• System Review
  Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now running and propose other features of the product that might be suitable for your business.

• Migration Planning and Scheduling
  Create a complete upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business disruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve compatibility issues.

• Testing
  Design and configure a pilot environment for proving the upgrade process.

• Environment Updates
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and run scripts to resolve known issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for private and public consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from multiple local and external sources.

• Training
  Provide one-on-one or group training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Act as a single contact for support to deliver dependable and cost-effective resolution of issues thanks to close understanding of your particular situation.

• Recommendations
  Suggest the deployment of software modules that come with the core GP platform but are not now being used. Also, recommend third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Build special integrations between Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid duplicate data entry and increase consistency.

• Customizations
  Build major and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform various business functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external add-ons.

• Needs assessment and site inventory
• Network architecture planning and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Configuring firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
• Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Developing high-availability (HA) architectures
• Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery preparedness
• Performance tuning

Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms saves time and expense when helping organizations through each aspect of updating their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, deploy, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To learn more about Progent's online and on-premises support services in Bakersfield, California for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, refer to:

• MS Dynamics GP Consulting Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Benefits
  

• Expert Help with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Bakersfield, CA business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.