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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a longer track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades to the point that they now find themselves running legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective customers is that they have a hard time finding veteran Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment affordably and get the maximum benefit out of the software.

The longer a business tries to limp along with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure tends to be. When physical host servers or disk systems break down, there may be no suitable hardware on the market to replace them. When releases of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, critical security updates are no longer developed. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative products like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Businesses considering an update of their Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered advanced and affordable remote integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state across the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your San Rafael, California business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and begin by listening to their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the IT environment and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations can involve an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a wide range of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications used by organization, custom report creation, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and minimize expense.

Progent's consultants can help your San Rafael, California company in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement initiative including:

• Deployment Assessment
  Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose additional capabilities available on GP that may be helpful to your organization.

• Upgrade Planning and Timing
  Create a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and resolve compatibility issues.

• Pilot Testing
  Design and implement a test environment for proving the migration process.

• System Updates
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for private and public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from diverse on-premises and external repositories.

• Education
  Provide individual or group training for current and new users of Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Provide a single point of contact for support to deliver consistent and cost-effective handling of issues made possible by close understanding of your particular environment.

• Recommendations
  Recommend the use of modules included with the basic GP platform but are not currently being used. Also, suggest third-party add-ons written specifically for Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Create special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid redundant entry and improve accuracy.

• Customizations
  Create major and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.

• Needs assessment and IT asset inventory
• Network topology planning and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
• Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Creating high-availability (HA) environments
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Performance tuning

Progent also has a long history of providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with core IT platforms saves time and expense when guiding organizations through each aspect of updating their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, business continuity preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and database administrators who can help you to plan, implement, and manage a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
For more information about Progent's online and on-premises support services in San Rafael, California for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, refer to:

• MS Dynamics GP Consulting Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features and Benefits
  

• Expert Help with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Development
  

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your San Rafael, CA business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.