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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a longer heritage than virtually any other ERP platform written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades to the point that they are now running legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble locating veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system efficiently and extract the maximum benefit out of the application.

The longer an organization tries to limp along with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process becomes. If server hardware or storage systems break down, there could be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When versions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates are no longer developed. The latest editions of SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Innovative products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the number of pieces involved in the project. And the cost suggested for a migration may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have provided high-level and economical online consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all editions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration talent, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your Indianapolis, Indiana business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our customers and begin by listening to their requirements. After gaining familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations can involve a migration to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide range of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and manage cost.

Progent can help your Indianapolis, Indiana business in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement initiative including:

• System Review
  Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose additional capabilities available on the product that might be helpful to your business.

• Upgrade Planning and Timing
  Create a complete migration plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and education. Specify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

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

• Environment Upgrades
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and run scripts to resolve known issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from diverse on-premises and remote sources.

• Training
  Provide one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and new users of Dynamics GP.

• Support Services
  Act as a single point of contact for support to deliver dependable and affordable handling of problems made possible by familiarity with your particular situation.

• Guidance
  Recommend the use of modules included with the core GP system but are not currently being used. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons written exclusively for Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Create custom connections between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to avoid duplicate entry and improve consistency.

• Customizations
  Create big and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle specific business functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.

• Requirements analysis and site inventory
• Network topology design and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
• Managing iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Creating high-availability (HA) environments
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
• business continuity preparedness
• Performance tuning

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with strategic technologies cuts time and costs when guiding organizations through every phase of upgrading their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and compliance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, deploy, and manage a modern Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To find out more about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting expertise in Indianapolis, Indiana for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, refer to:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features
  

• Expert Help with MS Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• MS Dynamics GP Custom Programming
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Indianapolis, IN business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.