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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier history than virtually 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 organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be risky. At the same time, a common theme we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time locating experienced Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP system affordably and derive the maximum business value from the software.

The more a business tries to make do with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process tends to be. When server hardware or disk systems fail, there may be no equivalent hardware on the market to replace them. When versions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates stop being developed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the number of components there are to the puzzle. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have provided advanced and affordable remote consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state in the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class system integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Newark, New Jersey business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and start by listening to their needs. Once we have familiarity with the environment and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services can include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user training, full platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a broad array of vendors that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications within your company, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with each Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize business value and minimize cost.

Progent can help your Newark, New Jersey business in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement project including:

• System Review
  Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose additional capabilities available on GP that may be helpful to your organization.

• Upgrade Design and Scheduling
  Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

• Pilot Testing
  Plan and implement a test system for proving the upgrade project.

• System Upgrades
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure continuing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to resolve known issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Create reports and or dashboards for internal and external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from diverse on-premises and external sources.

• Education
  Deliver one-on-one 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 deliver dependable and affordable handling of problems thanks to close understanding of your particular situation.

• Recommendations
  Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the core GP platform but are not now being utilized. Also, suggest third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Create custom integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid redundant entry and improve consistency.

• Customizations
  Build major and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various business functions not handled by standard GP modules or third-party modules.

• Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
• Network topology planning and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
• Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Developing high-availability (HA) architectures
• Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
• business continuity preparedness
• Performance optimization

Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with core technologies cuts time and expense when helping organizations through each aspect of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, implement, and maintain a well-tuned Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting services in Newark, New Jersey for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, see:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Support Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features and Benefits
  

• Expertise with MS Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Development
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Newark, NJ business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.