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Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a longer heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers globally. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be risky. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from new clients is that they have trouble locating veteran Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system affordably and derive the most benefit from the application.

The more a business attempts to limp along with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure tends to be. When physical host servers or storage systems fail, there could be no equivalent hardware available to use as substitutes. When editions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security patches are no longer released. The latest releases of SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an update of their Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the number of pieces involved in the project. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may be through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have provided advanced and economical remote consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Bellevue, Washington business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and begin by listening to their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the environment and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services may include a migration to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, full platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications within your organization, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize strategic value and manage expense.

Progent can help your Bellevue, Washington business in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement process including:

• System Assessment
  Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss additional capabilities of GP that might be suitable for your business.

• Upgrade Design and Timing
  Create a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Specify customizations and add-on products. Predict and resolve compatibility issues.

• Testing
  Design and configure a test environment for proving the migration process.

• Environment Updates
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and execute scripts to address documented issues.

• Management Reporting
  Create reports and or dashboards for internal and public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from multiple on-premises and external sources.

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

• Support
  Provide a single point of contact for expertise to ensure dependable and cost-effective handling of issues made possible by close understanding of your particular environment.

• Guidance
  Suggest the use of modules that come with the basic GP system but are not currently being utilized. Also, suggest third-party add-ons written specifically for Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Build custom connections between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to avoid redundant entry and increase accuracy.

• Customizations
  Build big and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle specific functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.

• Needs assessment and site inventory
• Network topology design and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
• Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Creating high-availability (HA) environments
• Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery preparedness
• Performance tuning

Progent also has a long history of providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with core IT platforms saves time and expense when guiding organizations through each phase of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and database administrators who can help you to plan, implement, and maintain a well-tuned Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
For more information about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting services in Bellevue, Washington for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, refer to:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Support Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features and Benefits
  

• Expertise with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Programming
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Bellevue, WA business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.