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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier history than almost any other ERP platform made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. A number of organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades long enough that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a common theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble locating veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP system efficiently and derive the maximum benefit out of the application.

The longer an organization attempts to make do with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process becomes. If server hardware or disk systems fail, there could be no suitable hardware available to use as substitutes. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security patches are no longer distributed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an update of their Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the volume of components involved in the project. And the price tag suggested for a migration may be through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have delivered advanced and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Palo Alto, California business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our customers and start by understanding their requirements. After gaining familiarity with the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide array of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications within your organization, custom report writing, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize business value and manage expense.

Progent can help your Palo Alto, California company in every facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization initiative including:

• System Review
  Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now using and propose other capabilities of the product that might be suitable for your business.

• Migration Design and Timing
  Develop a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and training. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve compatibility issues.

• Testing
  Design and configure a pilot system for validating the migration process.

• Environment Updates
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest release to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to address known issues.

• Management Reporting
  Develop reports and or dashboards for private as well as external use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from multiple on-premises and remote sources.

• Education
  Deliver one-on-one or classroom style training for current and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Act as a single point of contact for support to ensure effective and affordable handling of problems made possible by familiarity with your specific situation.

• Guidance
  Suggest the deployment of modules included with the core GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party products designed exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Create custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce redundant entry and improve consistency.

• Customizations
  Build major and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to handle specific functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.

• Needs assessment and IT asset inventory
• Network architecture planning and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
• Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Developing high-availability solutions
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
• Performance optimization

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic technologies cuts time and costs when helping businesses through each phase of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning experts, application developers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and database administrators who can assist you to design, implement, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more information about Progent's online and onsite support expertise in Palo Alto, California for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, see:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Support Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features
  

• Expertise with MS Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Software Development
  

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Palo Alto, CA business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.