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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a longer history than virtually any other ERP solution made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations globally. A number of organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades long enough that they now find themselves running legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be risky. Meanwhile, a common theme we hear from new customers is that they have a hard time finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and extract the most business value out of the software.

The more a business tries to make do with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process tends to be. If physical host servers or storage systems break down, there may be no equivalent hardware available to replace them. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security patches stop being developed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Innovative products like Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the volume of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned professionals have provided high-level and affordable online consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all editions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Miami, Florida business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our customers and start by listening to their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the situation and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services may include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete platform and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products from a wide array of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business software used by organization, custom report creation, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with each Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and control expense.

Progent's consultants can assist your Miami, Florida company in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or enhancement process including:

• Deployment Assessment
  Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now running and discuss additional capabilities of the product that might be suitable for your organization.

• Migration Planning and Timing
  Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Identify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and manage integration problems.

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

• Environment Upgrades
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and execute scripts to resolve known issues.

• Management Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as external use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from multiple local and remote sources.

• Education
  Provide one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

• Support Services
  Provide a single point of contact for expertise to deliver dependable and affordable resolution of problems thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.

• Guidance
  Suggest the deployment of software modules that come with the basic GP system but are not now being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party add-ons designed specifically for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Create special connections between Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce redundant entry and improve consistency.

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

• Requirements assessment and site inventory
• Network topology design and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
• Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Creating high-availability (HA) architectures
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery planning
• Performance tuning

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms saves time and expense when helping organizations through each phase of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of senior security and information assurance experts, business continuity planning experts, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can help you to design, implement, and maintain a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
For more information about Progent's remote and onsite support services in Miami, Florida for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, see:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Support Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Benefits
  

• Expertise with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Miami, FL business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.