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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a lengthier heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now running legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective customers is that they have a hard time finding veteran Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment affordably and extract the maximum business value out of the software.

The longer an organization attempts to make do with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process tends to be. When physical host servers or disk systems break down, there may be no equivalent devices available to replace them. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates stop being developed. Current editions of SQL Server may not work with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an update of their Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the volume of pieces there are to the project. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered high-level and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state across the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all versions of Dynamics GP along with world-class system integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Savannah, Georgia business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our customers and start by understanding their needs. After gaining an understanding of the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may involve a migration to a newer and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide array of vendors that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software within your company, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with each Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize strategic value and minimize cost.

Progent's consultants can help your Savannah, Georgia business in each facet of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement project including:

• Deployment Review
  Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss other capabilities available on the product that might be suitable for your organization.

• Upgrade Design and Scheduling
  Develop a complete upgrade plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and resolve compatibility problems.

• Testing
  Plan and implement a pilot environment for proving the migration process.

• System Updates
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and execute scripts to address known issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private and external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from multiple on-premises and external sources.

• Education
  Deliver individual or classroom style training for existing and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Provide a single contact for expertise to deliver effective and affordable handling of problems thanks to close understanding of your particular situation.

• Recommendations
  Recommend the use of software modules that come with the core GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party products designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Build custom integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce duplicate entry and increase consistency.

• Customizations
  Build big and simple customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.

• Requirements analysis and site inventory
• Network architecture design and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
• Managing iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Developing high-availability (HA) environments
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery preparedness
• Performance optimization

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This experience with core IT platforms saves time and costs when helping businesses through every aspect of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced security and information assurance experts, business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can help you to plan, deploy, and manage a well-tuned Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To learn more about Progent's online and on-premises support expertise in Savannah, Georgia for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, refer to:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Support Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains Benefits
  

• Expertise with MS Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Savannah, GA business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.