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Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a longer heritage than almost any other ERP solution written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be risky. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system affordably and extract the maximum benefit from the application.

The longer a business attempts to make do with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process tends to be. When server hardware or disk systems fail, there could be no suitable hardware on the market to replace them. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security patches stop being released. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the number of components there are to the puzzle. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may be through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested experts have delivered high-level and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Rochester, New York business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our customers and begin by understanding their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the environment and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services may include a migration to a newer and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user education, full platform and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a wide range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software used by company, custom report creation, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with every Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and minimize expense.

Progent can assist your Rochester, New York business in every phase of your Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement process including:

• Deployment Review
  Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now using and propose additional features available on GP that might be helpful to your business.

• Migration Design and Timing
  Create a complete migration plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve compatibility issues.

• Testing
  Plan and configure a test system for validating the upgrade project.

• Environment Upgrades
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and execute scripts to address known issues.

• Management Reporting
  Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating information from diverse local and remote sources.

• Training
  Deliver individual or classroom style training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Provide a single point of contact for support to ensure dependable and affordable resolution of problems thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.

• Guidance
  Suggest the deployment of software modules that come with the basic GP platform but are not now being used. In addition, recommend third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Build special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to avoid redundant data entry and improve accuracy.

• Customizations
  Build big and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various business functions that are not addressed by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.

• Needs assessment and IT asset inventory
• Network topology planning and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Setting up firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
• Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Creating high-availability (HA) architectures
• Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery preparedness
• Performance optimization

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with core technologies cuts time and expense when helping organizations through each phase of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and maintain a modern Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
For more information about Progent's online and on-premises support expertise in Rochester, New York for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, visit:

• Dynamics GP Support Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Benefits
  

• Expertise with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Rochester, NY business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.