Harrisburg Microsoft Premier Consulting Experts

Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, sports a lengthier heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with about 50,000 active customers globally. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be risky. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and get the maximum business value out of the software.

The more an organization attempts to make do with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure tends to be. When server hardware or storage systems break down, there may be no suitable devices available to replace them. When editions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates are no longer developed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the number of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided advanced and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Harrisburg, Pennsylvania business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our customers and begin by listening to their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations can include an upgrade to a newer and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a broad range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications within your organization, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with every Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and manage expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Harrisburg, Pennsylvania business in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization initiative including:

• Deployment Review
  Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss additional features available on GP that might be suitable for your organization.

• Upgrade Design and Scheduling
  Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage compatibility issues.

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

• Environment Upgrades
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all current features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and run scripts to address documented issues.

• Management Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from diverse on-premises and remote sources.

• Education
  Deliver one-on-one or group training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

• Support Services
  Act as a single contact for support to deliver consistent and cost-effective resolution of issues made possible by familiarity with your specific situation.

• Guidance
  Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the basic GP system but are not currently being used. In addition, recommend third-party add-ons written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

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

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

• Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
• Network topology design and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
• Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Creating high-availability environments
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery preparedness
• Performance optimization

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with core technologies cuts time and expense when helping businesses through each phase of upgrading their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced security and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to design, implement, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To learn more about Progent's online and onsite consulting expertise in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, visit:

• MS Dynamics GP Support Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features and Benefits
  

• Expertise with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Programming
  

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Harrisburg, PA business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.