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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a longer track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves using legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment affordably and extract the most business value from the application.

The longer an organization attempts to limp along with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process tends to be. When server hardware or storage systems break down, there could be no equivalent devices on the market to use as substitutes. When versions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security patches stop being developed. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be overwhelmed by the number of pieces there are to the project. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered advanced and affordable remote consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state across the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all versions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Skokie, Illinois business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our customers and begin by listening to their needs. Once we have familiarity with the environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations can include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, full system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products from a broad range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business software used by organization, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with every Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and control cost.

Progent's consultants can help your Skokie, Illinois company in each phase of your Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement project including:

• System Review
  Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose other features available on the product that may be helpful to your organization.

• Upgrade Design and Scheduling
  Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and training. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve compatibility problems.

• Pilot Testing
  Design and implement a test environment for validating the upgrade process.

• System Upgrades
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all current features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and run scripts to address documented issues.

• Management Reporting
  Develop reports and or dashboards for internal and external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from diverse local and remote sources.

• Education
  Provide one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Act as a single point of contact for support to deliver consistent and affordable resolution of problems thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.

• Recommendations
  Suggest the use of modules included with the core GP platform but are not now being used. In addition, recommend third-party products designed exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Build custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce redundant entry and improve accuracy.

• Customizations
  Create major and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to handle specific business functions not addressed by standard GP modules or external add-ons.

• Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
• Network topology planning and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
• Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Developing high-availability solutions
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery preparedness
• Performance tuning

Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This background with strategic IT platforms cuts time and expense when helping businesses through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and database administrators who can help you to design, implement, and manage a well-tuned Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To learn more about Progent's online and onsite consulting expertise in Skokie, Illinois for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, refer to:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features and Benefits
  

• Expert Help with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Development
  

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Skokie, IL business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.