Sacramento Microsoft Certified Consulting Experts

Microsoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a lengthier track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active customers globally. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades to the point that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective customers is that they have a hard time locating experienced Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and derive the most business value from the software.

The longer an organization tries to make do with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure becomes. When server hardware or disk systems fail, there could be no equivalent hardware available to replace them. When versions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being developed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative products like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of components there are to the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered high-level and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Sacramento, California business optimize the benefit of GP.

We become partners with our customers and start by listening to their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services may involve an upgrade to a more current and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products from a wide array of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications within your company, custom report creation, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and control cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Sacramento, California company in every facet of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement project including:

• System Review
  Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss additional capabilities available on the product that might be helpful to your organization.

• Migration Planning and Scheduling
  Develop a complete upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business disruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and training. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and manage compatibility problems.

• Pilot Testing
  Design and implement a test environment for validating the upgrade project.

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

• Custom Reporting
  Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal and external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from diverse local and external repositories.

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

• Support
  Act as a single contact for expertise to deliver consistent and cost-effective handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your particular environment.

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

• Integrations
  Build custom connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid redundant data entry and increase accuracy.

• Customizations
  Build major and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or third-party modules.

• Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
• Network architecture planning and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
• Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Creating high-availability (HA) environments
• Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Performance optimization

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This experience with strategic technologies saves time and expense when guiding organizations through every phase of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of senior security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, implement, and maintain a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
For more information about Progent's online and on-premises consulting services in Sacramento, California for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:

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• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features
  

• Expert Help with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Sacramento, CA business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.