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Microsoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a longer track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active installations globally. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from prospective customers is that they have a hard time finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system efficiently and get the most benefit out of the software.

The longer an organization tries to make do with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process becomes. When server hardware or storage systems fail, there may be no suitable hardware on the market to replace them. When versions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security updates stop being developed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment are often overwhelmed by the number of components involved in the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for a migration may be 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 tested experts have delivered advanced and economical online integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining deep experience with all editions of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Waltham, Massachusetts business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our customers and begin by listening to their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the environment and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations may include a migration to a newer and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a wide range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software within your company, custom report writing, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with every Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize strategic value and manage expense.

Progent can help your Waltham, Massachusetts company in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:

• System Assessment
  Review at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose other features available on the product that might be helpful to your business.

• Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
  Develop a complete migration plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and manage compatibility issues.

• Testing
  Plan and implement a pilot system for validating the migration process.

• System Upgrades
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest release to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and execute scripts to address known issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Develop reports and or dashboards for private as well as external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from multiple on-premises and remote repositories.

• Training
  Deliver one-on-one or group training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Act as a single contact for expertise to ensure consistent and affordable handling of problems thanks to familiarity with your particular situation.

• Recommendations
  Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the core GP system but are not currently being used. Also, recommend third-party products written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Create special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to avoid duplicate entry and improve accuracy.

• Customizations
  Build big and simple customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various functions that are not addressed by standard GP modules or external add-ons.

• Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
• Network architecture planning and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
• Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Developing high-availability architectures
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery planning
• Performance optimization

Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with core technologies saves time and expense when helping organizations through each phase of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior security and compliance engineers, disaster recovery planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and database administrators who can help you to plan, deploy, and manage a productive Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To find out more information about Progent's remote and on-premises support expertise in Waltham, Massachusetts for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, refer to:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features
  

• Expert Help with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• MS Dynamics GP Custom Programming
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Waltham, MA business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.