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Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a lengthier history than almost any other ERP solution written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers globally. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades to the point that they are now running legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a common theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble locating veteran Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and derive the maximum benefit from the software.

The more an organization attempts to make do with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process tends to be. When physical host servers or storage systems break down, there could be no suitable hardware available to replace them. When versions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates stop being distributed. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the volume of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for a migration may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered advanced and economical online integration consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state in the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all releases of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration talent, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your Napa, California business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our clients and start by listening to their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the environment and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a wide array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications within your company, custom report creation, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize business value and minimize cost.

Progent's consultants can help your Napa, California business in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization project including:

• System Assessment
  Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now using and propose other capabilities of the product that might be suitable for your business.

• Upgrade Design and Timing
  Develop a complete migration plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

• Testing
  Design and implement a test environment for validating the migration project.

• Environment Updates
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and run scripts to address documented issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from multiple local and external repositories.

• Education
  Provide individual or classroom style training for current and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Act as a single point of contact for expertise to deliver consistent and cost-effective resolution of issues made possible by familiarity with your particular environment.

• Recommendations
  Suggest the deployment of modules included with the basic GP system but are not now being used. Also, suggest third-party add-ons written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Create special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid duplicate entry and increase accuracy.

• Customizations
  Create major and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform specific functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external add-ons.

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

Progent also has a long history of providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with core IT platforms cuts time and costs when helping organizations through each aspect of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to plan, deploy, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more information about Progent's remote and onsite support expertise in Napa, California for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, visit:

• MS Dynamics GP Support Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Benefits
  

• Expertise with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Programming
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Napa, CA business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.