Lubbock Microsoft Premier Support and Consulting

Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers globally. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades to the point that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time finding experienced Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and get the most benefit out of the software.

The longer an organization attempts to limp along with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process tends to be. When physical host servers or storage systems fail, there may be no suitable hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security updates stop being released. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the volume of pieces there are to the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may be through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have provided high-level and economical remote consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state in the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration talent, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your Lubbock, Texas business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our customers and begin by understanding their requirements. After gaining familiarity with the IT environment and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, full system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a wide range of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software used by company, custom report creation, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with every Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize business value and manage expense.

Progent can assist your Lubbock, Texas company in each phase of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization initiative including:

• System Assessment
  Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss additional features available on GP that might be helpful to your business.

• Upgrade Planning and Timing
  Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and resolve compatibility problems.

• Testing
  Plan and configure a test system for validating the upgrade process.

• Environment Upgrades
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to assure continuing support services from Microsoft and to make all current features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

• Management Reporting
  Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from multiple local and external repositories.

• Training
  Provide one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

• Support Services
  Provide a single point of contact for expertise to deliver consistent and affordable resolution of issues 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 utilized. Also, suggest third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Build custom integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to avoid redundant entry and increase consistency.

• Customizations
  Create major and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to handle various business functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.

• Requirements assessment and site inventory
• Network architecture planning and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
• Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Developing high-availability architectures
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Performance tuning

Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with strategic IT platforms cuts time and expense when helping organizations through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior cybersecurity and compliance experts, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and manage a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To learn more information about Progent's online and on-premises consulting services in Lubbock, Texas for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, refer to:

• Dynamics GP Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Benefits
  

• Expert Help with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Programming
  

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Lubbock, TX business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.