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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a longer track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active installations globally. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades to the point that they are now using legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from prospective customers is that they have a hard time locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and extract the maximum benefit out of the application.

The longer an organization tries to limp along with legacy versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process becomes. When server hardware or storage systems break down, there may be no suitable devices on the market to use as substitutes. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches are no longer developed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an update of their Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the volume of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for a migration may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered high-level and economical online integration consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class system integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Edmonton, Alberta business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our customers and begin by understanding their needs. Once we have an understanding of the IT environment and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may involve an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products from a wide array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business software within your company, custom report writing, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with each Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize business value and control cost.

Progent can assist your Edmonton, Alberta business in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization initiative including:

• Deployment Assessment
  Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose other features available on the product that might be helpful to your organization.

• Migration Planning and Scheduling
  Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Identify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve integration issues.

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

• Environment Updates
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to ensure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and run scripts to address known issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for private and external use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from diverse local and remote repositories.

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

• Support Services
  Provide a single contact for expertise to deliver dependable and cost-effective handling of problems made possible by familiarity with your specific environment.

• Recommendations
  Recommend the use of software modules that come with the core GP platform but are not currently being utilized. 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 strategic platforms to avoid redundant data entry and increase consistency.

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

• Requirements assessment and site inventory
• Network architecture planning and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Setting up security gateways and remote connections and creating security policies
• Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Developing high-availability (HA) environments
• Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery preparedness
• Performance tuning

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with strategic IT platforms saves time and expense when helping organizations through each phase of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can help you to plan, implement, and manage a modern Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To learn more information about Progent's online and onsite consulting expertise in Edmonton, Alberta for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, visit:

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• Dynamics GP 2015 Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features
  

• Expert Help with MS Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• MS Dynamics GP Custom Software Development
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Edmonton, AB business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.