Stockton Microsoft Certified Support Partner

Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a lengthier track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from new customers is that they have trouble locating veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and get the most business value out of the software.

The longer a business attempts to limp along with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure tends to be. If server hardware or storage systems fail, there may be no suitable hardware available to replace them. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being distributed. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated 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 Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have provided high-level and economical online integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state in the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all editions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Stockton, California business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and start by understanding their needs. After gaining familiarity with the situation and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services may include an upgrade to a more current and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, full system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide range of vendors that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software within your organization, custom report creation, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with every Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize business value and control cost.

Progent's consultants can help your Stockton, California company in each phase of your Dynamics GP migration or customization initiative including:

• System Review
  Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now running and propose other features of GP that might be suitable for your business.

• Migration Planning and Scheduling
  Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Predict and resolve integration problems.

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

• Environment Updates
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to address known issues.

• Management Reporting
  Develop reports and or dashboards for private as well as public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from diverse local and external sources.

• Training
  Deliver individual or classroom style training for current and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

• Support Services
  Provide a single contact for support to deliver dependable and cost-effective resolution of problems made possible by familiarity with your specific environment.

• Recommendations
  Suggest the use of software modules that come with the basic GP platform but are not currently being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Build special integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce redundant data entry and increase consistency.

• Customizations
  Create big and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to handle various business functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or external modules.

• Needs assessment and IT asset inventory
• Network architecture planning and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Setting up firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
• Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Developing high-availability (HA) architectures
• Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
• Performance optimization

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization consultants. This background with core IT platforms cuts time and costs when helping businesses through each phase of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior security and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to design, implement, and manage a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more information about Progent's remote and on-premises support expertise in Stockton, California for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, refer to:

• Dynamics GP Consulting Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features
  

• Expertise with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Stockton, CA business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.