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Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a longer history than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active customers globally. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades long enough that they now find themselves using legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be risky. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble locating veteran Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system efficiently and derive the maximum benefit out of the application.

The longer a business tries to make do with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process becomes. If server hardware or storage systems fail, there could be no suitable devices on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates stop being distributed. The latest editions of SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative products such as Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be overwhelmed by the volume of components involved in the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Available from 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 remote integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep experience with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class system integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your Jacksonville, Florida business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and start by understanding their needs. Once we have familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services may include a migration to a more current and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a broad array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications used by company, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with each Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and minimize cost.

Progent can assist your Jacksonville, Florida business in every facet of your Dynamics GP migration or customization project including:

• Deployment Review
  Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss additional capabilities available on GP that might be suitable for your organization.

• Upgrade Design and Scheduling
  Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage compatibility issues.

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

• Environment Updates
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to address known issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private and public consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from diverse local and external sources.

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

• Support
  Provide a single point of contact for support to ensure dependable and cost-effective resolution of issues thanks to familiarity with your specific environment.

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

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

• Customizations
  Create major and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to handle specific functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or external modules.

• Requirements analysis and site inventory
• Network architecture design and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Configuring firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
• Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Creating high-availability (HA) architectures
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery planning
• Performance optimization

Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with core IT platforms saves time and costs when guiding businesses through each aspect of upgrading their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and database administrators who can help you to plan, implement, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To learn more about Progent's remote and onsite support services in Jacksonville, Florida for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, refer to:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Support Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features
  

• Expert Help with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Software Development
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Jacksonville, FL business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.