Eugene Microsoft Certified Consulting

Microsoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, sports a lengthier history than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades long enough that they now find themselves using legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and derive the most business value out of the application.

The more an organization attempts to limp along with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process becomes. When physical host servers or storage systems break down, there could be no equivalent devices on the market to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, critical security updates stop being distributed. The latest releases of SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the project. And the price tag quoted for a migration may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided advanced and economical online integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state across the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all releases of Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Eugene, Oregon business optimize the benefit of GP.

We become partners with our clients and start by listening to their needs. After gaining an understanding of the environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, full system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide range of vendors that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize business value and control expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Eugene, Oregon company in every phase of your Dynamics GP migration or customization project including:

• Deployment Assessment
  Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are now using and propose other features of GP that may be suitable for your organization.

• Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
  Create a complete upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Specify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

• Pilot Testing
  Design and configure a pilot system for proving the upgrade project.

• Environment Updates
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to assure continuing support services from Microsoft and to make all current features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal and external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating data from multiple on-premises and external sources.

• Education
  Provide one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

• Support Services
  Act as a single point of contact for expertise to deliver dependable and cost-effective resolution of issues thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.

• Recommendations
  Suggest the use of modules that come with the basic GP system but are not now being used. In addition, suggest third-party products written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

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

• Customizations
  Create big and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle specific functions not handled by standard GP modules or external modules.

• Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
• Network topology planning and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
• Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Developing high-availability (HA) architectures
• Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Performance optimization

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms saves time and costs when helping organizations through every aspect of updating their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced security and information assurance engineers, business continuity planning experts, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can help you to design, deploy, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more information about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting services in Eugene, Oregon for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, see:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Support Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features and Benefits
  

• Expert Help with MS Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• MS Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

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