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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a longer history than almost any other ERP solution written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations globally. A number of organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves running legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble locating veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and extract the maximum business value out of the application.

The more a business attempts to limp along with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process tends to be. When server hardware or disk systems fail, there could be no suitable hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches are no longer released. Current releases of SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Businesses considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the volume of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered high-level and economical remote consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state across the U.S. By offering deep experience with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Clearwater, Florida business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our customers and begin by understanding their needs. Once we have an understanding of the environment and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations can involve an upgrade to a more current and supported version of Dynamics GP, simple user training, full system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products from a wide array of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software within your organization, custom report writing, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize strategic value and manage expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Clearwater, Florida business in each phase of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:

• System Assessment
  Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss other capabilities of GP that might be helpful to your organization.

• Upgrade Planning and Timing
  Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and education. Specify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and manage integration issues.

• Testing
  Plan and configure a test system for validating the upgrade project.

• System Updates
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and execute scripts to address known issues.

• Management Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal and external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple on-premises and remote sources.

• Education
  Provide one-on-one or group training for current and new users of Dynamics GP.

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

• Recommendations
  Suggest the use of modules that come with the basic GP platform but are not currently being utilized. Also, recommend third-party products designed specifically for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Build custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid duplicate entry and increase consistency.

• Customizations
  Create big and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various business functions that are not addressed by standard GP modules or external add-ons.

• Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
• Network architecture design and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
• Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Developing high-availability (HA) environments
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
• business continuity planning
• Performance tuning

Progent also has a long history of providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with strategic IT platforms cuts time and costs when guiding organizations through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and compliance experts, business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and database administrators who can assist you to design, implement, and manage a modern Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more information about Progent's remote and on-premises support services in Clearwater, Florida for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, refer to:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Benefits
  

• Expert Help with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Programming
  

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Clearwater, FL business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.