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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a longer heritage than almost any other ERP platform written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active installations globally. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades long enough that they are now using legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and extract the maximum benefit out of the application.

The longer a business attempts to limp along with legacy versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure tends to be. If physical host servers or storage systems fail, there could be no suitable hardware available to replace them. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security updates stop being distributed. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products like Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the volume of components involved in the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided high-level and affordable online consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state in the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Phoenix, Arizona business optimize the benefit of GP.

We become partners with our clients and start by listening to their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the environment and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may include a migration to a more current and fully supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a broad range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications used by company, custom report writing, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with each Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize business value and minimize expense.

Progent can assist your Phoenix, Arizona business in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization initiative including:

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

• Upgrade Design and Scheduling
  Create a complete upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage compatibility issues.

• Testing
  Plan and implement a test system for proving the migration process.

• System Updates
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to assure continuing support services from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and execute scripts to resolve known issues.

• Management Reporting
  Create reports and or dashboards for internal and public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from multiple on-premises and remote sources.

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

• Support
  Provide a single point of contact for support to deliver effective and cost-effective handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific environment.

• Guidance
  Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the basic GP system but are not now being used. In addition, recommend third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Build custom integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to avoid duplicate entry and increase accuracy.

• Customizations
  Build big and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform various business functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.

• Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
• Network topology design and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Setting up firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
• Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Creating high-availability solutions
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
• business continuity preparedness
• Performance tuning

Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with strategic technologies saves time and expense when helping businesses through each phase of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior security and compliance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to plan, implement, and maintain a modern Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
For more about Progent's online and on-premises support expertise in Phoenix, Arizona for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, refer to:

• MS Dynamics GP Support Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features
  

• Expertise with MS Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Programming
  

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Phoenix, AZ business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.