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Microsoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a lengthier history than almost any other ERP solution written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers globally. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves running legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be risky. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from new customers is that they have trouble locating veteran Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system efficiently and derive the maximum business value out of the application.

The more a business attempts to make do with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure tends to be. When server hardware or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent hardware available to replace them. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security patches stop being distributed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an update of their Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the number of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for a migration may be through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided high-level and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Cambridge, United Kingdom business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and start by listening to their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations can include an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products from a broad array of vendors that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software used by company, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize business value and control expense.

Progent can assist your Cambridge, United Kingdom business in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement project including:

• Deployment Review
  Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss additional features of the product that may be helpful to your organization.

• Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
  Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Specify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage integration issues.

• Testing
  Plan and implement a test system for validating the migration project.

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

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

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

• Support Services
  Provide a single point of contact for support to ensure consistent and affordable resolution of problems made possible by familiarity with your specific situation.

• Guidance
  Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the basic GP platform but are not currently being used. Also, recommend third-party add-ons written exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Build special integrations between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce redundant entry and increase accuracy.

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

• Requirements assessment and site inventory
• Network architecture design and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
• Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Developing high-availability environments
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
• business continuity planning
• Performance tuning

Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms cuts time and expense when guiding organizations through each aspect of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, deploy, and maintain a modern Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more about Progent's online and onsite support expertise in Cambridge, United Kingdom for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, visit:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features
  

• Expert Help with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Cambridge, #(StateShortStr) business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.