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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers globally. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades to the point that they are now using legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and get the maximum benefit out of the software.

The more a business attempts to make do with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure tends to be. If physical host servers or storage systems fail, there could be no suitable hardware on the market to replace them. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security updates are no longer distributed. Current releases of SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an update of their Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration 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 high-level and economical online consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state across the U.S. By offering in-depth familiarity with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Glendale, Arizona business optimize the benefit of GP.

We become partners with our clients and start by listening to their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations can include an upgrade to a more current and supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products from a wide range of vendors that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report creation, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with every Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize strategic value and control cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Glendale, Arizona company in each phase of your Dynamics GP migration or customization initiative including:

• Deployment Review
  Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose additional features of GP that might be suitable for your organization.

• Upgrade Design and Scheduling
  Create a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Schedule solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and resolve integration problems.

• Testing
  Plan and configure a pilot environment for validating the upgrade project.

• Environment Updates
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current version to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and run scripts to resolve known issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal and public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from diverse local and external repositories.

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

• Support Services
  Act as a single contact for expertise to deliver effective and affordable resolution of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.

• Guidance
  Suggest the use of software modules included with the basic GP platform but are not now being utilized. Also, recommend third-party add-ons written specifically for Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Build special connections between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce redundant data entry and increase accuracy.

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

• Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
• Network topology planning and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Configuring firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
• Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Developing high-availability (HA) solutions
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
• business continuity preparedness
• Performance optimization

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with core IT platforms cuts time and costs when helping businesses through each aspect of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and compliance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, implement, and maintain a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more information about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting services in Glendale, Arizona for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, refer to:

• Dynamics GP Consulting
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features
  

• Expertise with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Glendale, AZ business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.