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Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a longer history than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. A number of organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades to the point that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a common theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble locating veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment affordably and derive the maximum benefit out of the application.

The more an organization attempts to limp along with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process tends to be. When physical host servers 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 reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates stop being released. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an update of their Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the number of components there are to the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for a migration may be astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered high-level and affordable remote consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state across the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all editions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to help your Chattanooga, Tennessee business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our clients and begin by understanding their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services can involve an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products from a broad array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report creation, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with every Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize business value and manage expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Chattanooga, Tennessee business in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:

• Deployment Review
  Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss additional capabilities of the product that might be helpful to your business.

• Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
  Develop a complete upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Specify customizations and add-on products. Predict and resolve compatibility problems.

• Testing
  Plan and implement a pilot environment for validating the upgrade process.

• Environment Upgrades
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prepare data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from diverse local and external sources.

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

• Support
  Act as a single contact for expertise to deliver dependable and affordable resolution of issues thanks to close understanding of your particular environment.

• Guidance
  Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the core GP system but are not now being used. In addition, recommend third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Build special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid duplicate entry and improve accuracy.

• Customizations
  Create big and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform various functions not handled by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.

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

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with core IT platforms saves time and costs when helping organizations through each aspect of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can help you to design, implement, and maintain a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
For more about Progent's online and onsite consulting services in Chattanooga, Tennessee for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, visit:

• Dynamics GP Support Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains Benefits
  

• Expert Help with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Chattanooga, TN business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or software programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.