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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than almost any other ERP solution made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. A number of businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades long enough that they now find themselves running legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble locating experienced Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and derive the most benefit from the application.

The longer an organization tries to make do with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process becomes. If server hardware or storage systems fail, there may be no suitable hardware available to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security updates are no longer released. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the number of pieces involved in the project. And the cost suggested for a migration may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided high-level and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-powered networks 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 system integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Honolulu, Hawaii business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and start by listening to their requirements. After gaining familiarity with the IT environment and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may involve a migration to a newer and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, full system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a wide range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications within your company, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with each Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize business value and manage cost.

Progent's consultants can help your Honolulu, Hawaii business in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization initiative including:

• System Review
  Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now running and discuss other capabilities of GP that may be helpful to your business.

• Upgrade Planning and Timing
  Create a complete migration plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and manage compatibility problems.

• Testing
  Design and configure a pilot environment for validating the migration project.

• Environment Updates
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and run scripts to address documented issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Develop reports and or dashboards for internal and public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from multiple local and remote sources.

• Training
  Deliver individual or classroom style training for existing and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Act as a single point of contact for expertise to ensure consistent and affordable handling of problems made possible by close understanding of your particular environment.

• Recommendations
  Recommend the deployment of software modules included with the core GP platform but are not now being used. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.

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

• Customizations
  Build big and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to handle specific business functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or third-party modules.

• Needs assessment and IT asset inventory
• Network topology design and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
• Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Developing high-availability (HA) solutions
• Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Performance tuning

Progent also has a long history of delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization consultants. This background with core IT platforms saves time and costs when guiding organizations through each phase of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and database administrators who can help you to plan, implement, and manage a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To find out more information about Progent's remote and onsite consulting expertise in Honolulu, Hawaii for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:

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• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features and Benefits
  

• Expert Help with MS Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Programming
  

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Honolulu, HI business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.