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Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a lengthier heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations globally. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades long enough that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble locating veteran Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and derive the maximum business value out of the software.

The longer a business tries to limp along with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure tends to be. When server hardware or disk systems fail, there may be no equivalent hardware on the market to replace them. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches are no longer released. The latest releases of SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Innovative products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the number of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the cost suggested for a migration may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered high-level and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state across the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all versions of Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to help your San Diego UCSD, California business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and start by listening to their needs. Once we have an understanding of the environment and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations may involve an upgrade to a more current and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user education, full system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a broad range of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications used by company, custom report creation, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with every Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and minimize expense.

Progent can assist your San Diego UCSD, California company in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement initiative including:

• Deployment Assessment
  Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose other capabilities of the product that might be suitable for your business.

• Migration Design and Scheduling
  Create a complete upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve integration issues.

• Testing
  Plan and configure a pilot environment for validating the migration process.

• Environment Upgrades
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and run scripts to address known issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Create reports and or dashboards for internal and external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from multiple on-premises and external repositories.

• Training
  Deliver one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

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

• Guidance
  Suggest the use of modules that come with the core GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons written specifically for Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

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

• Customizations
  Build major and simple customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various business functions not handled by standard GP modules or external add-ons.

• Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
• Network architecture design and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Setting up security gateways and remote connections and defining security policies
• Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Creating high-availability environments
• Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery preparedness
• Performance optimization

Progent also has a long history of delivering help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with strategic technologies saves time and costs when guiding organizations through every aspect of upgrading their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of senior security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and maintain a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
For more about Progent's online and on-premises consulting expertise in San Diego UCSD, California for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, visit:

• Dynamics GP Support Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features
  

• Expertise with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your San Diego UCSD, CA business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.