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Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a lengthier track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active installations globally. A number of organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades long enough that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system affordably and derive the maximum benefit out of the application.

The longer a business attempts to limp along with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure becomes. When physical host servers or storage systems break down, there may be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates stop being developed. Current editions of SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an update of their Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the volume of pieces there are to the project. And the price tag suggested for a migration may be astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided advanced and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all editions of Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Jersey City, New Jersey business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our customers and start by understanding their requirements. After gaining familiarity with the IT environment and the areas for improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations may involve a migration to a newer and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, full system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a broad array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications within your organization, custom report creation, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with each Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize business value and manage cost.

Progent can assist your Jersey City, New Jersey business in each facet of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement initiative including:

• System Review
  Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss other features available on the product that may be suitable for your business.

• Upgrade Design and Timing
  Develop a complete upgrade plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and manage compatibility problems.

• Testing
  Plan and configure a test system for proving the upgrade project.

• System Upgrades
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest release to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

• Management Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for private and external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from multiple local and remote sources.

• Education
  Deliver one-on-one or classroom style training for current and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Provide a single point of contact for expertise to deliver effective and affordable resolution of problems thanks to familiarity with your particular situation.

• Recommendations
  Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the core GP system but are not now being used. Also, recommend third-party products written exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

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

• Customizations
  Build major and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to handle various functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.

• Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
• Network architecture design and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Configuring security gateways and remote connections and defining security policies
• Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Creating high-availability (HA) architectures
• Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery planning
• Performance tuning

Progent also has a long history of providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with core IT platforms saves time and expense when helping businesses through each phase of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the support of senior security and compliance engineers, business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to design, implement, and manage a modern Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To learn more information about Progent's remote and on-premises support services in Jersey City, New Jersey for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, visit:

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• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features and Benefits
  

• Expert Help with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

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Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Jersey City, NJ business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.