Panama City Microsoft Certified Consulting

Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a longer history than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. A number of businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades long enough that they are now using legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective customers is that they have a hard time locating experienced Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP system efficiently and derive the most business value out of the application.

The more an organization attempts to make do with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process tends to be. When physical host servers or disk systems fail, there may be no suitable devices available to use as substitutes. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates stop being released. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the number of components there are to the project. And the price tag quoted for a migration may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have provided high-level and affordable remote consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all versions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Panama City, Panamá business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and begin by understanding their needs. Once we have familiarity with the environment and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services may include a migration to a newer and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, full system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules from a broad array of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications within your organization, custom report creation, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and manage expense.

Progent can help your Panama City, Panamá business in each facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization initiative including:

• System Review
  Review at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are now running and discuss additional capabilities available on the product that might be helpful to your business.

• Upgrade Design and Scheduling
  Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Predict and manage compatibility issues.

• Pilot Testing
  Design and implement a pilot system for validating the upgrade project.

• System Updates
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prepare data and execute scripts to resolve known issues.

• Management Reporting
  Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from diverse on-premises and external sources.

• Education
  Deliver individual or group training for existing and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Act as a single contact for support to deliver dependable and cost-effective resolution of problems thanks to familiarity with your particular environment.

• Guidance
  Recommend the use of software modules that come with the core GP system but are not now being used. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Build special connections between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce redundant entry and improve consistency.

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

• Needs analysis and site inventory
• Network architecture design and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
• Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Developing high-availability environments
• Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
• business continuity planning
• Performance optimization

Progent also has a long history of delivering help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with strategic IT platforms saves time and costs when helping businesses through every aspect of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, business continuity planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To learn more information about Progent's remote and onsite consulting services in Panama City, Panamá for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, visit:

• Dynamics GP Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features and Benefits
  

• Expertise with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• MS Dynamics GP Custom Development
  

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Panama City, Panama business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.