New Orleans Microsoft Certified Consulting Experts

Microsoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a longer heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active customers globally. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and rickety network infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time locating veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and get the maximum business value from the application.

The longer an organization attempts to limp along with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process becomes. When server hardware or disk systems break down, there could be no suitable hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security updates are no longer released. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools like Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the volume of pieces there are to the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered advanced and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state in the U.S. By offering deep experience with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your New Orleans, Louisiana business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our customers and begin by listening to their needs. After gaining familiarity with the situation and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Proposed services may involve an upgrade to a newer and supported version of Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a broad range of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize business value and manage expense.

Progent can assist your New Orleans, Louisiana company in every facet of your Dynamics GP migration or customization project including:

• System Review
  Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss additional features available on GP that might be suitable for your business.

• Upgrade Design and Scheduling
  Develop a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that avoids business disruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and resolve integration problems.

• Testing
  Plan and configure a pilot system for validating the upgrade project.

• System Updates
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest release to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and run scripts to address known issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from multiple on-premises and remote sources.

• Training
  Deliver one-on-one or group training for current and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

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

• Recommendations
  Suggest the use of software modules that come with the basic GP platform but are not currently being used. Also, recommend third-party products written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Build special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to avoid duplicate data entry and improve accuracy.

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

• Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
• Network architecture planning and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Configuring security gateways and remote connections and creating security policies
• Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Developing high-availability architectures
• Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
• Performance optimization

Progent also has a long history of delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This background with core IT platforms saves time and costs when guiding organizations through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior cybersecurity and compliance experts, business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can help you to design, deploy, and maintain a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
For more about Progent's remote and onsite support expertise in New Orleans, Louisiana for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, refer to:

• MS Dynamics GP Support Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains Benefits
  

• Expert Help with MS Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• MS Dynamics GP Custom Development
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your New Orleans, LA business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.