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Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now using legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time locating veteran Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP environment affordably and derive the most benefit from the software.

The longer a business tries to make do with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure becomes. If physical host servers 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 (EOS) status, vital security updates are no longer developed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an update of their Dynamics GP environment are often overwhelmed by the number of components involved in the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may be through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested experts have provided high-level and economical remote consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state across the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Midland, Texas business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and begin by understanding their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the IT environment and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may involve an upgrade to a newer and supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user training, full system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a broad array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications within your organization, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with every Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize strategic value and control expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Midland, Texas business in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:

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

• Upgrade Design and Timing
  Develop a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage integration issues.

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

• Environment Upgrades
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and execute scripts to address known issues.

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

• Education
  Provide individual or classroom style training for current and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

• Support Services
  Act as a single point of contact for expertise to ensure effective and affordable resolution of problems made possible by close understanding of your specific environment.

• Guidance
  Recommend the deployment of software modules included with the basic GP system but are not currently being used. Also, recommend third-party products written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.

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

• Customizations
  Build major and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to handle various functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external add-ons.

• Requirements assessment and site inventory
• Network architecture design and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
• Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Developing high-availability solutions
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Performance tuning

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with strategic IT platforms cuts time and expense when guiding organizations through each aspect of updating their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of senior security and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, deploy, and maintain a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more about Progent's online and on-premises support expertise in Midland, Texas for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:

• MS Dynamics GP Support Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Benefits
  

• Expert Help with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Development
  

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Midland, TX business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.