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Microsoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, sports a lengthier heritage than virtually any other ERP solution written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations globally. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves running legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and get the maximum business value out of the software.

The more a business attempts to make do with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process tends to be. When physical host servers or disk systems break down, there may be no equivalent devices on the market to replace them. When versions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security updates stop being developed. Current editions of SQL Server may not work with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be overwhelmed by the number of pieces there are to the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided high-level and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Reno, Nevada business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our clients and begin by understanding their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services may involve an upgrade to a more current and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, full system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications within your organization, custom report creation, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize business value and minimize cost.

Progent can help your Reno, Nevada business in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization project including:

• Deployment Review
  Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose additional capabilities available on GP that may be helpful to your business.

• Migration Design and Scheduling
  Create a complete migration plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and manage integration problems.

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

• Environment Updates
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current release to assure continuing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and execute scripts to resolve known issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal and external use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from multiple local and external repositories.

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

• Support
  Provide a single contact for support to ensure dependable and cost-effective handling of issues thanks to familiarity with your particular situation.

• Guidance
  Recommend the use of modules that come with the basic GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons written exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Build special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to reduce redundant data entry and improve consistency.

• Customizations
  Create big and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform specific functions not handled by standard GP modules or external modules.

• Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
• Network architecture design and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
• Managing iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Developing high-availability solutions
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
• Performance tuning

Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with strategic IT platforms cuts time and expense when guiding organizations through each phase of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of senior security and information assurance experts, business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, implement, and maintain a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To learn more about Progent's online and onsite consulting expertise in Reno, Nevada for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, refer to:

• Dynamics GP Support Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Benefits
  

• Expert Help with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Development
  

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Reno, NV business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.