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Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a lengthier history than almost any other ERP solution written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active installations globally. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades to the point that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring 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 upgrade their Dynamics GP system affordably and get the most benefit out of the software.

The longer an organization tries to make do with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure becomes. When server hardware or disk systems fail, there could be no suitable devices on the market to replace them. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security updates are no longer released. Current editions of SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the volume of components involved in the puzzle. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have delivered high-level and economical online integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By offering in-depth familiarity with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Reading, United Kingdom business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our customers and begin by listening to their needs. After gaining familiarity with the situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services can involve a migration to a more current and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, full platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules from a broad range of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications within your organization, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with each Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize strategic value and minimize cost.

Progent's consultants can help your Reading, United Kingdom business in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization process including:

• System Assessment
  Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss additional features available on the product that might be suitable for your business.

• Upgrade Planning and Timing
  Create a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and resolve integration issues.

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

• Environment Updates
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all current features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and run scripts to address documented issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for private and public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from multiple local and external sources.

• Education
  Provide individual or group training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Act as a single point of contact for expertise to ensure consistent and affordable handling of issues thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.

• Recommendations
  Recommend the use of software modules included with the basic GP system but are not currently being utilized. Also, recommend third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Build special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to reduce duplicate entry and improve accuracy.

• Customizations
  Build big and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.

• Requirements assessment and site inventory
• Network architecture design and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Setting up firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
• Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Developing high-availability (HA) environments
• Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
• Performance optimization

Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with core technologies saves time and expense when helping organizations through each phase of updating their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance experts, business continuity preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to design, implement, and manage a productive Dynamics GP ecosystem.

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

• Dynamics GP Consulting Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features and Benefits
  

• Expertise with MS Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Software Development
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Reading, #(StateShortStr) business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.