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Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a longer track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active installations globally. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble finding experienced Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP system affordably and extract the most benefit out of the application.

The longer an organization tries to limp along with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure becomes. If physical host servers or storage systems break down, there could be no equivalent hardware on the market to replace them. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security updates stop being released. The latest editions of SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Businesses considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested experts have provided high-level and affordable remote consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state across the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your Stamford, Connecticut business optimize the benefit of GP.

We become partners with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. Once we have familiarity with the IT environment and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services may involve a migration to a newer and supported version of Dynamics GP, basic 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 Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications within your organization, custom report writing, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize business value and control expense.

Progent's consultants can assist your Stamford, Connecticut company in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

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

• Migration Design and Timing
  Develop a complete upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

• Pilot Testing
  Design and implement a pilot system for proving the migration project.

• System Updates
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest release to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and execute scripts to resolve known issues.

• Management Reporting
  Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from multiple local and external sources.

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

• Support
  Act as a single contact for expertise to ensure effective and cost-effective handling of problems thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.

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

• Integrations
  Create custom integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce duplicate data entry and increase accuracy.

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

• Needs assessment and site inventory
• Network topology planning and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Configuring security gateways and remote connections and defining security policies
• Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Creating high-availability (HA) architectures
• 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 experts, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with core IT platforms saves time and costs when guiding businesses through every phase of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery planning experts, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, implement, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
For more about Progent's remote and onsite consulting services in Stamford, Connecticut for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, refer to:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features
  

• Expertise with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Software Development
  

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Stamford, CT business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.