Modesto Microsoft Certified Consulting

Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a lengthier track record than almost any other ERP platform written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active installations globally. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and extract the maximum benefit from the software.

The more an organization tries to make do with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure tends to be. If physical host servers or storage systems break down, there may be no equivalent devices on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches are no longer released. The latest releases of SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools like Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an update of their Dynamics GP environment can be overwhelmed by the volume of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the cost quoted for a migration may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered advanced and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all releases of Dynamics GP along with world-class system integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Modesto, California business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our customers and begin by understanding their needs. After gaining familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations can involve an upgrade to a newer and supported version of Dynamics GP, simple user training, full platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software used by organization, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and control cost.

Progent can help your Modesto, California company in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization initiative including:

• System Assessment
  Review at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are now using and propose other features available on the product that might be suitable for your business.

• Upgrade Design and Timing
  Develop a complete upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

• Pilot Testing
  Plan and implement a pilot system for validating the upgrade process.

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

• Management Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from multiple on-premises and external sources.

• Education
  Provide individual or group training for current and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Provide a single contact for support to deliver effective and affordable handling of issues thanks to familiarity with your particular situation.

• Recommendations
  Suggest the use of modules that come with the core GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party products designed specifically for Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Build custom integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce redundant data entry and increase accuracy.

• Customizations
  Create major and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform various business functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.

• Requirements assessment and site inventory
• Network architecture design and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
• Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Creating high-availability solutions
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Performance tuning

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with strategic IT platforms cuts time and expense when guiding organizations through each phase of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior security and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, deploy, and maintain a modern Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
For more about Progent's online and on-premises support services in Modesto, California 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
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features
  

• Expertise with MS Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• MS Dynamics GP Custom Programming
  

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Modesto, CA business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.