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Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now using legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble locating experienced Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP environment affordably and derive the most business value out of the software.

The more a business tries to make do with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process tends to be. If physical host servers or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates stop being released. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools like Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the volume of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have provided high-level and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By offering deep experience with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration talent, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your San Jose, California business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our clients and start by understanding their needs. After gaining an understanding of the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services can involve an upgrade to a more current and supported version of Dynamics GP, simple user education, full platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products from a broad array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report creation, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with each Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize business value and minimize expense.

Progent's consultants can help your San Jose, California business in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement project including:

• System Review
  Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose other capabilities of the product that may be suitable for your business.

• Migration Design and Timing
  Develop a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve integration issues.

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

• Environment Upgrades
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest release to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and run scripts to resolve known issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and remote sources.

• Training
  Deliver one-on-one or group training for current and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

• Support Services
  Act as a single point of contact for support to ensure dependable and affordable handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific environment.

• Guidance
  Recommend the deployment of modules that come with the core GP platform but are not currently being utilized. Also, recommend third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Build custom connections between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce duplicate data entry and increase consistency.

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

• Needs analysis and site inventory
• Network topology design and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
• Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Developing high-availability (HA) solutions
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
• business continuity planning
• Performance optimization

Progent also has a long history of providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic technologies saves time and expense when guiding organizations through each phase of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of senior cybersecurity and compliance experts, disaster recovery preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can help you to plan, deploy, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more information about Progent's online and onsite support expertise in San Jose, California for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, see:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Support Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features
  

• Expert Help with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Development
  

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your San Jose, CA business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.