Fort Worth Microsoft Premier Consulting Company

Microsoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a lengthier history than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades to the point that they are now using legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is risky. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time locating veteran Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and extract the most benefit out of the application.

The longer a business tries to limp along with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure tends to be. If physical host servers or disk systems fail, there may be no equivalent devices on the market to use as substitutes. When editions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates stop being released. Current releases of SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the cost suggested for a migration may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have provided high-level and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class system integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Fort Worth, Texas business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our customers and start by understanding their needs. Once we have an understanding of the environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services can involve a migration to a more current and supported version of Dynamics GP, simple user training, full platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules from a broad range of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software used by company, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with each Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize business value and control cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Fort Worth, Texas business in each facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement process including:

• System Review
  Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now running and propose other features of the product that might be suitable for your organization.

• Migration Planning and Timing
  Develop a complete upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Specify customizations and add-on products. Predict and manage integration problems.

• Pilot Testing
  Plan and configure a pilot system for validating the migration project.

• System Upgrades
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest release to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and run scripts to resolve known issues.

• Management Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating data from multiple on-premises and external repositories.

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

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

• Recommendations
  Suggest the deployment of modules that come with the basic GP platform but are not now being used. Also, suggest third-party products designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.

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

• Customizations
  Build major and simple customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions not handled by standard GP modules or external add-ons.

• Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
• Network topology design and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Configuring firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
• Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Developing high-availability (HA) solutions
• Integration with public cloud 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 experts, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with strategic IT platforms saves time and expense when guiding businesses through every phase of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior security and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, implement, and maintain a well-tuned Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To learn more about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting expertise in Fort Worth, Texas for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, refer to:

• MS Dynamics GP Consulting
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Benefits
  

• Expert Help with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• MS Dynamics GP Custom Development
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Fort Worth, TX business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.