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Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a lengthier history than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active customers globally. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now using legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be risky. Meanwhile, a common theme we hear from new clients is that they have trouble locating veteran Dynamics GP consultants who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and get the maximum benefit out of the application.

The longer a business tries to make do with legacy versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process becomes. If server hardware or storage systems break down, there could be no equivalent devices on the market to use as substitutes. When versions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates stop being developed. Current releases of SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products like Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the number of components there are to the project. And the price tag suggested for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided high-level and economical online consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state in the U.S. By combining deep experience with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class system integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your New Haven, Connecticut business optimize the benefit of GP.

We become partners with our customers and start by understanding their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations can involve a migration to a newer and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, full platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a wide range of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software within your organization, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize business value and minimize expense.

Progent's consultants can assist your New Haven, Connecticut company in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

• Deployment Assessment
  Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose additional capabilities available on GP that may be suitable for your business.

• Migration Planning and Scheduling
  Create a complete upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve integration problems.

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

• System Upgrades
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your organization. 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.

• Custom Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for private and public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from diverse local and external sources.

• Training
  Deliver one-on-one or group training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Provide a single point of contact for expertise to deliver effective and affordable resolution of issues made possible by familiarity with your particular environment.

• Recommendations
  Recommend the use of software modules included with the core GP system but are not now being used. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Create special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce duplicate entry and increase consistency.

• Customizations
  Build major and simple customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various business functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external add-ons.

• Needs analysis and site inventory
• Network architecture design and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
• Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Developing high-availability (HA) environments
• Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery preparedness
• Performance optimization

Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with strategic technologies saves time and expense when guiding organizations through each aspect of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to design, deploy, and maintain a well-tuned Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting expertise in New Haven, Connecticut for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, refer to:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Support Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Support Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features
  

• Expert Help with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your New Haven, CT business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.