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Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a lengthier heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now using legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and extract the maximum business value out of the software.

The more a business tries to make do with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure tends to be. If physical host servers or storage systems fail, there could be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When editions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security patches stop being developed. Current editions of SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an update of their Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the number of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the cost suggested for a migration may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have delivered high-level and affordable remote consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state in the U.S. By offering in-depth familiarity with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Cincinnati, Ohio business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our customers and begin by listening to their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the situation and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations may include a migration to a more current and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, full platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a wide array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software used by organization, custom report creation, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize strategic value and minimize expense.

Progent's consultants can assist your Cincinnati, Ohio company in every phase of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement project including:

• Deployment Review
  Review at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are now using and propose additional capabilities of the product that might be suitable for your organization.

• Upgrade Design and Scheduling
  Develop a complete upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and resolve compatibility problems.

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

• System Updates
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure continuing support services from Microsoft and to have all the latest features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to resolve known issues.

• Management Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and external repositories.

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

• Support
  Provide a single contact for support to ensure dependable and affordable resolution of problems made possible by close understanding of your particular situation.

• Guidance
  Recommend the deployment of modules that come with the basic GP platform but are not now being used. Also, suggest third-party products designed specifically for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Build custom connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to avoid redundant data entry and improve consistency.

• Customizations
  Build big and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various business functions not handled by standard GP modules or third-party modules.

• Needs analysis and site inventory
• Network architecture design and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Setting up firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
• Managing iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Creating high-availability (HA) architectures
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery planning
• Performance optimization

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with strategic IT platforms saves time and costs when guiding organizations through each phase of upgrading their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of senior security and compliance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and database administrators who can help you to plan, implement, and manage a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To learn more information about Progent's online and onsite consulting expertise in Cincinnati, Ohio for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, see:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features
  

• Expert Help with MS Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Programming
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Cincinnati, OH business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.