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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a longer heritage than virtually any other ERP solution written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active installations globally. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades long enough that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from new clients is that they have trouble locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment affordably and derive the maximum benefit from the software.

The longer a business tries to limp along with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process tends to be. When server hardware or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent devices available to replace them. When releases of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security patches are no longer released. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products like Power BI may not run. Businesses considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the number of components involved in the project. And the price tag suggested for a migration may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered high-level and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state in the U.S. By offering deep experience with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Charlotte, North Caroline business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our customers and start by understanding their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services can involve an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products from a broad range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software used by organization, custom report writing, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and control expense.

Progent's consultants can assist your Charlotte, North Caroline business in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or enhancement initiative including:

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

• Upgrade Planning and Timing
  Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and training. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve integration problems.

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

• System Updates
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and execute scripts to address documented issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from multiple local and remote sources.

• Education
  Provide one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and new users of Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Provide a single contact for support to ensure effective and affordable resolution of problems made possible by familiarity with your specific environment.

• Recommendations
  Recommend the use of software modules included with the core GP system but are not now being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party add-ons written exclusively for Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.

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

• Customizations
  Create major and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to handle specific functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or external add-ons.

• Needs assessment and site inventory
• Network topology planning and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
• Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Creating high-availability (HA) architectures
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
• business continuity planning
• Performance optimization

Progent also has a long history of providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms cuts time and costs when helping organizations through each phase of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced security and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to plan, implement, and manage a productive Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
For more information about Progent's remote and on-premises support services in Charlotte, North Caroline for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, see:

• Dynamics GP Consulting Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 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 Development
  

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Charlotte, NC business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.