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Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than almost any other ERP solution made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades long enough that they are now running legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is risky. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from new customers is that they have trouble finding experienced Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and extract the most business value from the software.

The longer an organization tries to limp along with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure tends to be. When server hardware or disk systems fail, there may be no suitable hardware available to replace them. When versions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security patches are no longer distributed. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the number of components involved in the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for a migration may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have provided advanced and economical online consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By offering in-depth familiarity with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Brooklyn, New York business optimize the benefit of GP.

We become partners with our customers and begin by listening to their needs. After gaining familiarity with the IT environment and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations may include a migration to a newer and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, full platform and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products from a wide array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business software used by organization, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize strategic value and manage expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Brooklyn, New York company in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization initiative including:

• System Review
  Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss other features available on GP that might be helpful to your organization.

• Migration Planning and Timing
  Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and education. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage integration issues.

• Pilot Testing
  Design and configure a test environment for validating the migration process.

• System Upgrades
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure continuing support services from Microsoft and to have all the latest features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and execute scripts to resolve known issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Develop reports and or dashboards for private as well as external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from diverse local and remote sources.

• Training
  Deliver one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

• Support Services
  Provide a single contact for support to deliver dependable and cost-effective handling of problems thanks to familiarity with your particular situation.

• Guidance
  Suggest the use of modules included with the basic GP system but are not currently being utilized. Also, suggest third-party products designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Create custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid duplicate data entry and improve accuracy.

• Customizations
  Build big and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.

• Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
• Network architecture planning and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
• Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Developing high-availability (HA) architectures
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery preparedness
• Performance tuning

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with strategic IT platforms cuts time and expense when guiding businesses through each aspect of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced security and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, implement, and maintain a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more about Progent's online and onsite consulting services in Brooklyn, New York for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, refer to:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Benefits
  

• Expert Help with MS Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• MS Dynamics GP Custom Programming
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Brooklyn, NY business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.