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Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a longer history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations globally. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades long enough that they now find themselves running legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from new clients is that they have trouble finding experienced Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and extract the most business value out of the application.

The more a business attempts to limp along with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process tends to be. When physical host servers or storage systems fail, there could be no suitable devices available to replace them. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security patches stop being distributed. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an update of their Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the number of pieces there are to the project. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may be through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered advanced and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state across the U.S. By offering in-depth familiarity with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Omaha, Nebraska business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our customers and begin by understanding their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the environment and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a newer and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a broad array of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications used by organization, custom report creation, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize strategic value and control cost.

Progent can assist your Omaha, Nebraska business in every facet of your Dynamics GP migration or customization initiative including:

• Deployment Assessment
  Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss additional capabilities of the product that may be helpful to your organization.

• Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
  Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and resolve compatibility problems.

• Pilot Testing
  Design and configure a pilot environment for validating the upgrade project.

• Environment Updates
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to assure continuing support services from Microsoft and to make 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 (pstl). Prep data and execute scripts to address known issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and remote repositories.

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

• Support Services
  Act as a single point of contact for support to deliver dependable and cost-effective resolution of problems thanks to familiarity with your particular situation.

• Guidance
  Recommend the deployment of modules included with the core GP platform but are not currently being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party products written exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Create custom connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to avoid duplicate data entry and improve consistency.

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

• Needs assessment and site inventory
• Network topology design and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
• Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Creating high-availability (HA) solutions
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
• business continuity preparedness
• Performance optimization

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms saves time and expense when guiding organizations through each aspect of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced cybersecurity and compliance experts, business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, implement, and maintain a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To find out more about Progent's online and on-premises consulting expertise in Omaha, Nebraska for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, visit:

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• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

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• Expertise with MS Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• MS Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Omaha, NE business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.