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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. A number of businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades to the point that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time locating experienced Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and get the most benefit from the software.

The longer an organization tries to limp along with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure tends to be. If physical host servers or storage systems break down, there may be no equivalent hardware available to replace them. When editions 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 may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products like Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the number of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered high-level and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By combining deep experience with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class system integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Downers Grove, Illinois business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our clients and start by listening to their needs. Once we have an understanding of the situation and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations may include a migration to a more current and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications used by company, custom report writing, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize business value and control cost.

Progent can assist your Downers Grove, Illinois company in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or enhancement project including:

• Deployment Review
  Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are now running and propose additional features of GP that might be helpful to your organization.

• Migration Planning and Scheduling
  Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Schedule solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Identify customizations and add-on products. Predict and manage compatibility issues.

• Testing
  Design and implement a pilot environment for proving the upgrade project.

• System Upgrades
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.

• Management Reporting
  Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from diverse local and external sources.

• Training
  Deliver one-on-one or classroom style training for current and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

• Support Services
  Act as a single contact for expertise to ensure consistent and affordable resolution of issues thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.

• Recommendations
  Recommend the deployment of modules that come with the core GP system but are not currently being used. In addition, recommend third-party products designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Create special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid duplicate data entry and improve consistency.

• Customizations
  Create major and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to handle various functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or third-party modules.

• Requirements assessment and site inventory
• Network topology planning and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
• Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Creating high-availability (HA) environments
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Performance tuning

Progent also has a long history of providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with strategic technologies cuts time and costs when helping businesses through each aspect of upgrading their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance experts, business continuity planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, implement, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more about Progent's online and onsite consulting expertise in Downers Grove, Illinois for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, visit:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Support Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features and Benefits
  

• Expertise with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Downers Grove, IL business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.