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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a longer history than almost any other ERP platform written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations globally. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades to the point that they now find themselves running legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system efficiently and derive the maximum business value out of the software.

The longer an organization attempts to make do with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process tends to be. If server hardware or storage systems fail, there may be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates are no longer released. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the volume of components involved in the puzzle. And the cost suggested for a migration may be astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered advanced and affordable online consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state in the U.S. By offering in-depth familiarity with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Madison, Wisconsin business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our clients and begin by understanding their needs. After gaining an understanding of the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Proposed services can include a migration to a more current and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete platform and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules from a wide array of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications used by organization, custom report creation, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize business value and control expense.

Progent can assist your Madison, Wisconsin business in every phase of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement project including:

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

• Upgrade Design and Timing
  Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Identify custom development and add-on products. Predict and manage compatibility issues.

• Pilot Testing
  Plan and configure a test system for proving the upgrade project.

• Environment Upgrades
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all current features accessible to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure 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 private and public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and remote repositories.

• Education
  Provide individual 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 familiarity with your particular environment.

• Guidance
  Suggest the deployment of software modules that come with the core GP platform but are not currently being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Build custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid redundant entry and improve consistency.

• Customizations
  Build major and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various business functions that are not addressed by standard GP modules or third-party modules.

• Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
• Network architecture planning and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
• Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Creating high-availability architectures
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
• business continuity planning
• Performance tuning

Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with core technologies cuts time and expense when helping businesses through each aspect of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, deploy, and maintain a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
For more information about Progent's remote and on-premises support services in Madison, Wisconsin for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, refer to:

• Dynamics GP Support Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Support Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Benefits
  

• Expertise with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Programming
  

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Madison, WI business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.