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Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a longer heritage than virtually any other ERP solution made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 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have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades long enough that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure.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 Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system efficiently and derive the maximum benefit out of the software.

The longer an organization attempts to limp along with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure tends to be. When physical host servers or disk systems break down, there may be no equivalent devices on the market to use as substitutes. When versions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security patches stop being released. Current editions of SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the number of components there are to the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have delivered advanced and affordable online 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 qualified to make sure your Perth, Western Australia business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our customers and begin by listening to their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services may involve an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, full system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a broad range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software within your company, custom report writing, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with every Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize business value and manage cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Perth, Western Australia company in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement initiative including:

• Deployment Assessment
  Review at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are now running and discuss additional features of GP that may be suitable for your organization.

• Migration Design and Timing
  Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and resolve integration issues.

• Testing
  Design and configure a pilot system for validating the upgrade project.

• System Updates
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and execute scripts to address known issues.

• Management Reporting
  Create reports and or dashboards for private as well as public use. Configure 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
  Provide individual or group training for current and new users of Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Provide a single contact for support to ensure dependable and affordable handling of problems thanks to close understanding of your particular environment.

• Recommendations
  Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the core GP platform but are not now being utilized. Also, suggest third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Build custom connections between Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce redundant data entry and improve accuracy.

• Customizations
  Build big and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform specific 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, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
• Managing iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Developing high-availability (HA) architectures
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery planning
• Performance optimization

Progent also has a long history of delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with core IT platforms saves time and costs when helping organizations through every phase of upgrading their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced cybersecurity and compliance engineers, business continuity preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to design, deploy, and manage a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To learn more about Progent's remote and on-premises support expertise in Perth, Western Australia for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, refer to:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Support Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features and Benefits
  

• Expertise with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Development
  

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Perth, WA business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.