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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a longer history than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active installations globally. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble locating veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and get the maximum business value out of the application.

The longer an organization attempts to limp along with legacy versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process becomes. When physical host servers or storage systems break down, there could be no equivalent hardware on the market to replace them. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches are no longer developed. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the volume of pieces involved in the project. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may be through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested experts have provided high-level and economical online consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By combining deep experience with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Des Moines, Iowa business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and start by listening to their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the situation and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services may involve an upgrade to a newer and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, full platform and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by company, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize business value and minimize expense.

Progent's consultants can assist your Des Moines, Iowa company in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

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

• Upgrade Design and Timing
  Create a complete upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and education. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and resolve compatibility issues.

• Testing
  Design and implement a test system for validating the upgrade process.

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

• Custom Reporting
  Develop reports and or dashboards for private as well as external use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from diverse local and external sources.

• Training
  Deliver individual or group training for current and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Act as a single point of contact for expertise to deliver effective and cost-effective resolution of issues made possible by close understanding of your specific situation.

• Guidance
  Recommend the deployment of modules that come with the basic GP system but are not now being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party products designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Create custom connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid redundant data entry and increase accuracy.

• Customizations
  Create major and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform specific functions not handled by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.

• Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
• Network architecture design and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
• Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Creating high-availability (HA) environments
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery preparedness
• Performance tuning

Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with core IT platforms saves time and costs when guiding businesses through each aspect of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior cybersecurity and compliance experts, disaster recovery preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can help you to design, deploy, and manage a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To learn more about Progent's online and on-premises consulting expertise in Des Moines, Iowa for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, visit:

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• Expertise with MS Dynamics GP Reporting
  

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Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Des Moines, IA business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.