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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a longer track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations globally. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time locating experienced Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment affordably and extract the maximum benefit from the software.

The longer a business tries to make do with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure becomes. When physical host servers or disk systems fail, there could be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security updates are no longer released. The latest editions of SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment can be overwhelmed by the number of components there are to the project. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered high-level and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all releases of Dynamics GP along with world-class system integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Sydney, New South Wales business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and start by listening to their needs. Once we have an understanding of the situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide range of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications used by company, custom report writing, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with every Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize business value and control cost.

Progent can help your Sydney, New South Wales company in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization initiative including:

• Deployment Review
  Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss additional features available on GP that may be helpful to your organization.

• Upgrade Design and Timing
  Create a complete migration plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

• Pilot Testing
  Design and implement a test environment for validating the upgrade project.

• Environment Updates
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

• Management Reporting
  Develop reports and or dashboards for private and public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating data from multiple local and remote repositories.

• Training
  Provide individual or classroom style training for current and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Act as a single point of contact for support to deliver dependable and affordable resolution of issues thanks to close understanding of your particular situation.

• Recommendations
  Suggest the deployment of modules included with the basic GP system but are not now being used. Also, recommend third-party products written exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Build special integrations between Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid duplicate data entry and increase consistency.

• Customizations
  Create major and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform specific functions that are not addressed by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.

• Needs assessment and IT asset inventory
• Network topology planning and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Configuring firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
• Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Creating high-availability environments
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
• business continuity planning
• Performance tuning

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with strategic IT platforms cuts time and expense when helping businesses through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to plan, deploy, and manage a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more about Progent's online and onsite consulting expertise in Sydney, New South Wales for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, see:

• Dynamics GP Consulting
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Support Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Benefits
  

• Expert Help with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Development
  

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Sydney, NSW business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.