The Woodlands Microsoft Certified Support Partner

Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than virtually any other ERP solution made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms 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decades have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from new customers is that they have a hard time locating veteran Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP system efficiently and extract the most business value from the application.

The more an organization tries to make do with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process tends to be. When server hardware or storage systems fail, there may be no equivalent devices available to replace them. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates stop being developed. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative products like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment are often overwhelmed by the number of pieces there are to the project. And the cost quoted for a migration may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested experts have provided advanced and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration talent, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your The Woodlands, Texas business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and start by understanding their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our goal with every Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize strategic value and control expense.

Progent's consultants can help your The Woodlands, Texas company in every phase of your Dynamics GP migration or customization initiative including:

• Deployment Review
  Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss additional capabilities of GP that might be helpful to your business.

• Migration Design and Scheduling
  Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Specify customizations and add-on products. Predict and resolve compatibility issues.

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

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

• Custom Reporting
  Develop reports and or dashboards for private as well as public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from multiple on-premises and external sources.

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

• Support Services
  Act as a single point of contact for support to deliver effective and cost-effective handling of problems thanks to familiarity with your particular environment.

• Guidance
  Suggest the use of modules included with the basic GP system but are not currently being used. In addition, recommend third-party products designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Create custom connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce redundant entry and improve accuracy.

• Customizations
  Build major and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform various business functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external add-ons.

• Requirements 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
• Managing 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 planning
• Performance optimization

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with core IT platforms saves time and expense when helping businesses through every phase of updating their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of senior cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, deploy, and manage a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
For more information about Progent's remote and onsite support expertise in The Woodlands, Texas for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, visit:

• MS Dynamics GP Consulting Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features
  

• Expert Help with MS Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Programming
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your The Woodlands, TX business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.