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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a longer track record than almost any other ERP solution made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades to the point that they are now running legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be risky. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and derive the maximum business value out of the application.

The longer a business tries to limp along with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process tends to be. If physical host servers or disk systems break down, there may be no suitable devices on the market to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates are no longer distributed. Current editions of SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the volume of pieces there are to the project. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may be through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered high-level and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all editions of Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to help your Naples, Florida business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and begin by understanding their needs. After gaining an understanding of the IT environment and the areas for improvement we make our recommendations. Proposed services can involve an upgrade to a newer and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, full platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide array of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications used by company, custom report writing, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with each Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize business value and minimize cost.

Progent can help your Naples, Florida company in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement process including:

• System Review
  Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose other capabilities of GP that may be helpful to your organization.

• Upgrade Design and Scheduling
  Create a complete upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Identify customizations and add-on products. Predict and manage integration problems.

• Testing
  Design and implement a pilot system for proving the upgrade process.

• Environment Upgrades
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and run scripts to resolve known issues.

• Management Reporting
  Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from diverse on-premises and external repositories.

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

• Support
  Provide a single contact for expertise to deliver effective and affordable handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific environment.

• Guidance
  Recommend the use of modules that come with the core GP system but are not currently being used. Also, suggest third-party products written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Create special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce redundant entry and increase accuracy.

• Customizations
  Create major and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various business functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.

• Needs analysis and site inventory
• Network architecture planning and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Configuring firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
• Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Developing high-availability environments
• Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery planning
• Performance optimization

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with strategic IT platforms saves time and expense when helping businesses through every phase of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of senior cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and database administrators who can help you to plan, implement, and maintain a modern Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To learn more about Progent's remote and onsite support expertise in Naples, Florida for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, refer to:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features
  

• Expertise with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Naples, FL business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.