Petaluma Microsoft Certified Support Partner

Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers globally. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades long enough that they are now using legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from new clients is that they have trouble finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and derive the most business value from the application.

The longer a business tries to make do with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure becomes. When physical host servers or storage systems break down, there could be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security patches are no longer released. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an update of their Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

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 seasoned experts have provided advanced and economical online consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By offering deep experience with all editions of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Petaluma, California business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our customers and start by listening to their requirements. After gaining familiarity with the environment and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a newer and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide array of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business software used by company, custom report creation, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize business value and minimize cost.

Progent can help your Petaluma, California business in each phase of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement project including:

• Deployment Assessment
  Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss other capabilities available on GP that might be suitable for your business.

• Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
  Create a complete upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and education. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and resolve compatibility problems.

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

• System Upgrades
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and run scripts to resolve known issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Develop reports and or dashboards for private and external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from multiple on-premises and remote repositories.

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

• Support
  Provide a single point of contact for support to deliver effective and cost-effective resolution of issues thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.

• Recommendations
  Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the core GP system but are not now being utilized. Also, recommend third-party add-ons written specifically for Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Build custom integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce duplicate data entry and increase consistency.

• Customizations
  Build major and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform specific functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.

• Needs assessment and IT asset inventory
• Network topology planning and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
• Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Developing high-availability (HA) architectures
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Performance optimization

Progent also has a long history of providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with strategic technologies cuts time and expense when guiding businesses through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and information assurance experts, business continuity planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, implement, and maintain a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more about Progent's remote and on-premises support expertise in Petaluma, California for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, see:

• Dynamics GP Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features
  

• Expertise with MS Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Programming
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Petaluma, CA business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.