Chesapeake Microsoft Certified Support Services

Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a lengthier track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades to the point that they now find themselves running legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be risky. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from new customers is that they have trouble locating experienced Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and extract the most benefit from the software.

The more an organization tries to make do with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process tends to be. If physical host servers or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent 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 patches are no longer released. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an update of their Dynamics GP environment are often overwhelmed by the number of components involved in the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for a migration may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered advanced and economical online consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state in the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all releases of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration talent, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your Chesapeake, Virginia business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our clients and start by listening to their needs. Once we have familiarity with the IT environment and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations can include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, full system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a wide array of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software used by company, custom report creation, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with every Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and control expense.

Progent can help your Chesapeake, Virginia company in every facet of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement project including:

• System Assessment
  Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss other capabilities available on GP that might be helpful to your organization.

• Upgrade Planning and Timing
  Develop a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and manage compatibility issues.

• Testing
  Design and configure a test system for proving the upgrade process.

• Environment Upgrades
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and execute scripts to address known issues.

• Management Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for private and external use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from multiple on-premises and external repositories.

• Education
  Deliver individual or classroom style training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Provide a single point of contact for expertise to deliver effective and cost-effective handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your particular situation.

• Recommendations
  Recommend the use of modules included with the basic GP system but are not now being used. Also, recommend third-party products designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Create custom integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce duplicate data entry and increase accuracy.

• Customizations
  Create major and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform specific functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.

• Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
• Network topology planning and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
• Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Creating high-availability solutions
• Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery preparedness
• Performance tuning

Progent also has a long history of providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with core technologies cuts time and costs when helping organizations through every phase of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of senior security and compliance engineers, business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and database administrators who can help you to plan, implement, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To find out more about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting expertise in Chesapeake, Virginia for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, refer to:

• MS Dynamics GP Consulting Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features
  

• Expertise with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• MS Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Chesapeake, VA business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.