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Microsoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a longer track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations globally. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves running legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants who can provide guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP system efficiently and get the maximum benefit from the application.

The more a business tries to make do with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process becomes. If server hardware or disk systems break down, there may be no equivalent hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security patches 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. Businesses considering an update of their Dynamics GP environment are often overwhelmed by the number of pieces involved in the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have delivered high-level and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Uniondale, New York business optimize the benefit of GP.

We become partners 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. Proposed services may involve an upgrade to a newer and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user education, full system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products from a broad range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software within your company, custom report writing, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with each Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize business value and manage cost.

Progent can help your Uniondale, New York business in each phase of your Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement process including:

• System Assessment
  Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose other features of GP that might be suitable for your organization.

• Upgrade Design and Timing
  Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve compatibility problems.

• Pilot Testing
  Plan and configure a pilot system for validating the migration project.

• Environment Updates
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all the latest features available to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prepare data and run scripts to address documented issues.

• Management Reporting
  Develop reports and or dashboards for private as well as public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from multiple on-premises and external sources.

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

• Support Services
  Provide a single contact for support to deliver dependable and affordable handling of problems thanks to familiarity with your particular environment.

• Guidance
  Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the core GP platform but are not now being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party products designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Build special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce redundant entry and improve accuracy.

• Customizations
  Build major and simple customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various business functions that are not addressed by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.

• Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
• Network topology planning and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Setting up security gateways and remote connections and defining security policies
• Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Developing high-availability solutions
• Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
• business continuity preparedness
• Performance optimization

Progent also has a long history of providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with strategic technologies cuts time and costs when helping businesses through each aspect of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior cybersecurity and compliance experts, disaster recovery planning experts, application developers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to plan, deploy, and maintain a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To find out more about Progent's online and on-premises support expertise in Uniondale, New York for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, visit:

• Dynamics GP Support Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Support Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features
  

• Expertise with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Programming
  

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Uniondale, NY business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.