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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a lengthier history than virtually any other ERP platform written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now using legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time locating veteran Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system affordably and get the maximum business value out of the application.

The more an organization tries to limp along with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure tends to be. When server hardware or storage systems break down, there could be no suitable devices on the market to replace them. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security patches stop being developed. The latest editions of SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools like Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the number of components there are to the project. And the cost suggested for a migration may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have provided high-level and affordable online consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By combining deep experience with all releases of Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Philadelphia, Pennsylvania business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and begin by understanding their needs. After gaining familiarity with the IT situation and the areas for improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations can involve a migration to a more current and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete platform and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a wide range of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software within your company, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize business value and control cost.

Progent's consultants can help your Philadelphia, Pennsylvania business in each 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 GP that might be suitable for your organization.

• Upgrade Design and Timing
  Create a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage integration issues.

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

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

• Custom Reporting
  Create reports and or dashboards for internal as well as public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating information from diverse local and external repositories.

• Training
  Deliver one-on-one or group training for existing and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Act as a single point of contact for support to ensure dependable and affordable resolution of issues made possible by close understanding of your particular environment.

• Guidance
  Recommend the use of software modules that come with the core GP platform but are not currently being used. Also, recommend third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Create special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to avoid duplicate entry and improve accuracy.

• Customizations
  Create major and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.

• Needs assessment and site inventory
• Network topology design and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
• Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Developing high-availability solutions
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Performance tuning

Progent also has a long history of providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with core IT platforms cuts time and expense when helping businesses through every aspect of updating their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to plan, deploy, and manage a productive Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more information about Progent's remote and onsite support services in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:

• Dynamics GP Consulting Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Benefits
  

• Expertise with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Programming
  

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Philadelphia, PA business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.