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Microsoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a longer heritage than virtually any other ERP platform made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active customers globally. A number of organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves using legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble finding veteran Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP system efficiently and derive the maximum business value out of the application.

The more a business tries to limp along with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process becomes. If physical host servers or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent devices available to replace them. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, critical security updates are no longer released. The latest releases of SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an update of their Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the volume of components involved in the project. And the price tag suggested for a migration may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned professionals have provided high-level and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state across the U.S. By offering in-depth familiarity with all editions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Sioux Falls, South Dakota business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our customers and start by listening to their needs. Once we have an understanding of the environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services can include a migration to a newer and supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a wide range of vendors that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize strategic value and minimize expense.

Progent can help your Sioux Falls, South Dakota business in every facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:

• System Assessment
  Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss additional capabilities available on the product that might be helpful to your business.

• Upgrade Planning and Timing
  Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Schedule solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Identify customizations and add-on products. Predict and resolve compatibility problems.

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

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

• Custom Reporting
  Develop reports and or dashboards for internal and public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from multiple local and remote sources.

• Education
  Deliver one-on-one or group training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

• Support Services
  Act as a single point of contact for support to deliver effective and cost-effective resolution of issues thanks to familiarity with your particular environment.

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

• Integrations
  Create custom connections between Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to reduce redundant data entry and improve consistency.

• Customizations
  Build major and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform various functions not handled by standard GP modules or external add-ons.

• Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
• Network topology planning and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
• Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Creating high-availability (HA) solutions
• Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Performance tuning

Progent also has a long history of delivering help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This experience with core technologies cuts time and costs when helping organizations through each phase of updating their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of senior cybersecurity and information assurance experts, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and manage a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
For more information about Progent's remote and on-premises support expertise in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, visit:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Benefits
  

• Expert Help with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Sioux Falls, SD business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.