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Microsoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a lengthier track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades long enough that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be risky. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from new clients is that they have trouble finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and get the maximum business value from the software.

The more a business tries to limp along with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure tends to be. If physical host servers or disk systems fail, there may be no suitable devices available to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security updates stop being distributed. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative products like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an update of their Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the volume of components involved in the puzzle. And the cost suggested for a migration may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered advanced and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state across the U.S. By offering deep experience with all releases of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Pasadena, California business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. Once we have an understanding of the environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services can include an upgrade to a newer and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, full platform and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and manage cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Pasadena, California company in every facet of your Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

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

• Upgrade Design and Scheduling
  Create a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Specify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve compatibility issues.

• Testing
  Plan and implement a pilot environment for proving the upgrade process.

• Environment Upgrades
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all current features accessible to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

• Management Reporting
  Create reports and or dashboards for private and public consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from diverse local and remote sources.

• Training
  Provide 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 expertise to deliver consistent and affordable handling of issues made possible by close understanding of your particular situation.

• Recommendations
  Recommend the use of modules that come with the core GP platform but are not currently being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.

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

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

• Requirements analysis and site inventory
• Network architecture planning and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Configuring firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
• Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Creating high-availability architectures
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery preparedness
• Performance tuning

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with core IT platforms saves time and costs when helping organizations through each aspect of upgrading their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, business continuity preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, deploy, and manage a well-tuned Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
For more about Progent's remote and onsite consulting services in Pasadena, California for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, visit:

• MS Dynamics GP Consulting
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features and Benefits
  

• Expertise with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Development
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Pasadena, CA business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.