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Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, sports a lengthier track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. A number of businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and rickety network infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from new customers is that they have trouble locating veteran Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment affordably and get the maximum business value from the software.

The longer an organization tries to limp along with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure tends to be. If physical host servers or disk systems fail, there could be no suitable devices on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security updates are no longer distributed. Current editions of SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment are often overwhelmed by the volume of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered high-level and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By offering deep experience with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Calgary, Alberta business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our clients and start by understanding their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services can include an upgrade to a more current and supported version of Dynamics GP, simple user education, full system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications used by company, custom report writing, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with each Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize business value and manage cost.

Progent can assist your Calgary, Alberta company in every facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:

• Deployment Review
  Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now running and propose other capabilities available on the product that may be helpful to your organization.

• Upgrade Design and Scheduling
  Develop a complete migration plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Identify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and manage integration issues.

• Testing
  Plan and configure a test system for proving the migration project.

• Environment Upgrades
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current version to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Develop reports and or dashboards for private as well as external use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from diverse on-premises and remote repositories.

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

• Support Services
  Act as a single contact for expertise to ensure dependable and cost-effective handling of issues thanks to familiarity with your particular situation.

• Guidance
  Recommend the use of modules included with the basic GP platform but are not now being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Create custom connections between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to avoid redundant data entry and increase accuracy.

• Customizations
  Create big and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions not handled by standard GP modules or third-party modules.

• Needs assessment and IT asset inventory
• Network architecture planning and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
• Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Developing high-availability environments
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
• Performance tuning

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with core technologies cuts time and expense when guiding businesses through each aspect of upgrading their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced security and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to plan, implement, and manage a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To learn more information about Progent's online and on-premises consulting services in Calgary, Alberta for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, refer to:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Support Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features and Benefits
  

• Expert Help with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Development
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Calgary, AB business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.