Mission Viejo Microsoft Premier Consulting Experts

Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a lengthier heritage than virtually any other ERP platform written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades to the point that they are now running legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from new customers is that they have trouble finding veteran Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP system efficiently and derive the most business value out of the application.

The longer a business attempts to limp along with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure becomes. If server hardware or disk systems fail, there could be no equivalent hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security patches are no longer released. The latest editions of SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products like Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the volume of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for a migration may be through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested experts have provided high-level and affordable remote consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all editions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to help your Mission Viejo, California business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. Once we have familiarity with the IT environment and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations may involve a migration to a newer and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software within your company, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with each Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize business value and control cost.

Progent can help your Mission Viejo, California business in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

• System Review
  Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss additional features available on the product that may be helpful to your business.

• Upgrade Design and Scheduling
  Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that avoids business disruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and training. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve compatibility issues.

• Testing
  Design and configure a test environment for validating the upgrade process.

• System Upgrades
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all current features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and run scripts to address known issues.

• Management Reporting
  Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and remote sources.

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

• Support Services
  Provide a single contact for support to deliver effective and affordable handling of problems made possible by close understanding of your specific situation.

• Guidance
  Recommend the use of software modules included with the basic GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Build special integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid redundant entry and increase accuracy.

• Customizations
  Create major and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various business functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.

• Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
• Network architecture planning and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Setting up firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
• Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Developing high-availability solutions
• Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Performance tuning

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with core technologies cuts time and expense when guiding businesses through every aspect of updating their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior cybersecurity and information assurance experts, business continuity preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, implement, and manage a productive Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To find out more information about Progent's online and onsite consulting services in Mission Viejo, California for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, visit:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Support Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Benefits
  

• Expert Help with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Programming
  

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Mission Viejo, CA business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.