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Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a longer heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now using legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from prospective clients 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 get the most business value from the software.

The longer an organization tries to make do with legacy versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process becomes. If server hardware or disk systems fail, there could be no suitable hardware available to replace them. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates stop being distributed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the number of components involved in the project. And the cost suggested for a migration may be through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have provided high-level and economical online integration consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Fort Myers, Florida business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our clients and start by understanding their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the situation and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services may include an upgrade to a newer and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a broad range of vendors that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications within your organization, custom report creation, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize business value and minimize expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Fort Myers, Florida company in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization initiative including:

• Deployment Review
  Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now running and discuss other capabilities available on the product that may be helpful to your business.

• Upgrade Planning and Timing
  Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and manage integration issues.

• Testing
  Design and configure a pilot system for proving the migration project.

• Environment Updates
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and run scripts to resolve known issues.

• Management Reporting
  Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private and public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple on-premises and remote repositories.

• Education
  Deliver individual or classroom style training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Act as a single point of contact for expertise to ensure dependable and affordable handling of problems thanks to close understanding of your particular situation.

• Guidance
  Suggest the use of software modules that come with the core GP platform but are not now being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Build special connections between Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce duplicate data entry and increase accuracy.

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

• Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
• Network topology planning and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Setting up firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
• Integrating Apple 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 support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with core technologies cuts time and expense when guiding organizations through every phase of updating their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to plan, implement, and manage a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To learn more about Progent's online and onsite consulting expertise in Fort Myers, Florida for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, refer to:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features and Benefits
  

• Expertise with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• MS Dynamics GP Custom Programming
  

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Fort Myers, FL business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.