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Microsoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a lengthier history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades to the point that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from new customers is that they have a hard time locating experienced Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP system efficiently and extract the most business value from the application.

The longer an organization tries to make do with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process tends to be. If physical host servers or disk systems fail, there may be no suitable devices on the market to replace them. When versions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security updates are no longer distributed. The latest editions of SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an update of their Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the number of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have provided advanced and economical remote consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your West Palm Beach, Florida business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our customers and start by listening to their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the situation and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations may involve an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user training, full platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a wide range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications within your company, custom report creation, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and minimize expense.

Progent's consultants can help your West Palm Beach, Florida company in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement project including:

• Deployment Assessment
  Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose other capabilities of GP that might be suitable for your organization.

• Upgrade Planning and Timing
  Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Predict and manage compatibility problems.

• Testing
  Plan and implement a pilot environment for validating the upgrade process.

• System Updates
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current version to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and run scripts to address known issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal and public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from diverse local and remote sources.

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

• Support Services
  Provide a single contact for expertise to ensure effective and cost-effective resolution of issues thanks to familiarity with your particular environment.

• Guidance
  Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the core GP system but are not now being used. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons written exclusively for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Build custom connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid duplicate data entry and improve consistency.

• Customizations
  Build big and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform specific functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.

• Requirements analysis and site inventory
• Network architecture design and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
• Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Developing high-availability (HA) solutions
• Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
• business continuity planning
• Performance tuning

Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with strategic technologies saves time and expense when helping businesses through each aspect of updating their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of advanced cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and database administrators who can help you to design, implement, and manage a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To find out more about Progent's remote and onsite consulting expertise in West Palm Beach, Florida for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, visit:

• Dynamics GP Consulting Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features
  

• Expertise with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your West Palm Beach, FL business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.