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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a lengthier heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product 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 businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and derive the most business value from the application.

The more a business tries to limp along with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure becomes. If physical host servers or disk systems fail, there may be no suitable devices available to replace them. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being distributed. Current editions of SQL Server may not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment can be overwhelmed by the number of components involved in the project. And the price tag suggested for a migration may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have provided high-level and affordable online consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Raleigh, North Caroline business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and start by understanding their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations may involve an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products from a wide range 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 determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize business value and minimize expense.

Progent can help your Raleigh, North Caroline company in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement initiative including:

• Deployment Assessment
  Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss other capabilities available on GP that may be helpful to your organization.

• Migration Planning and Scheduling
  Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and resolve integration issues.

• Testing
  Design and implement a pilot system 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 release to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all current features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and run scripts to resolve known issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Develop reports and or dashboards for internal as well as external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from diverse local and external repositories.

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

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

• Recommendations
  Suggest the use of software modules included with the core GP platform but are not currently being used. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons written specifically for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Build custom integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to reduce redundant entry and improve consistency.

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

• Needs analysis and site inventory
• Network architecture design and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
• Managing iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Developing high-availability solutions
• Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
• business continuity planning
• Performance optimization

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with core IT platforms saves time and costs when guiding businesses through every phase of upgrading their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of senior cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
For more about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting expertise in Raleigh, North Caroline for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, see:

• MS Dynamics GP Support Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Support Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features and Benefits
  

• Expertise with MS Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• MS Dynamics GP Custom Programming
  

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Raleigh, NC business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.