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Microsoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations globally. A number of organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now running legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be risky. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble finding experienced Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and get the most business value from the software.

The longer a business tries to limp along with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure becomes. When server hardware or disk systems fail, there could be no suitable devices on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security updates stop being released. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the volume of pieces involved in the project. And the cost suggested for a migration may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered high-level and affordable online consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Louisville, Kentucky business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and start by listening to their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the environment and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations may involve a migration to a newer and supported version of Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a broad range of vendors that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications within your organization, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with each Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and control cost.

Progent's consultants can help your Louisville, Kentucky company in each facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement initiative including:

• Deployment Review
  Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are now running and discuss additional capabilities of the product that may be helpful to your organization.

• Migration Planning and Scheduling
  Develop a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Specify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and manage integration problems.

• Testing
  Plan and configure a test system for proving the migration project.

• System Upgrades
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and execute scripts to address documented issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from multiple local and external repositories.

• Education
  Deliver individual or classroom style training for current and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Act as a single point of contact for support to ensure dependable and affordable resolution of issues made possible by close understanding of your particular environment.

• Recommendations
  Suggest the use of software modules included with the core GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Create custom connections between Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid duplicate data entry and increase accuracy.

• Customizations
  Create big and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or external add-ons.

• Needs assessment and site inventory
• Network topology design and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
• Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Creating high-availability environments
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery preparedness
• Performance optimization

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with core IT platforms saves time and costs when helping businesses through every aspect of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of senior cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, deploy, and maintain a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more information about Progent's remote and onsite consulting services in Louisville, Kentucky for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, visit:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features and Benefits
  

• Expertise with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Louisville, KY business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.