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Microsoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, sports a longer heritage than almost any other ERP solution made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now using legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from new clients is that they have trouble finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and derive the most benefit from the application.

The more an organization tries to limp along with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure becomes. If physical host servers or disk systems fail, there could be no equivalent hardware available to use as substitutes. When versions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security updates are no longer released. Current releases of SQL Server may not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the number of pieces involved in the project. And the cost suggested for a migration may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided high-level and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state across the U.S. By offering deep experience with all releases of Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Virginia Beach, Virginia business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our clients and start by understanding their needs. After gaining an understanding of the situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations may involve an upgrade to a newer and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad array of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software used by company, custom report writing, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and manage cost.

Progent can help your Virginia Beach, Virginia company in every facet of your Dynamics GP migration or customization project including:

• Deployment Assessment
  Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are now running and discuss additional features available on GP that may be helpful to your organization.

• Migration Planning and Scheduling
  Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Identify custom development and add-on products. Predict and manage compatibility issues.

• Testing
  Plan and configure a test system for validating the upgrade project.

• Environment Updates
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and execute scripts to address known issues.

• Management Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal and public consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating information from diverse on-premises and external repositories.

• Training
  Provide one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and new users of Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Provide a single point of contact for support to ensure effective and affordable resolution of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific environment.

• Recommendations
  Recommend the deployment of modules included with the basic GP platform but are not currently being utilized. Also, suggest third-party products designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Create custom connections between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to avoid redundant data entry and increase accuracy.

• Customizations
  Create major and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various business functions that are not handled by standard 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
• Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Creating high-availability (HA) environments
• Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
• business continuity planning
• Performance tuning

Progent also has a long history of providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization consultants. This experience with strategic technologies saves time and expense when helping businesses through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and maintain a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To learn more information about Progent's online and on-premises consulting expertise in Virginia Beach, Virginia for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:

• MS Dynamics GP Consulting
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Support Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features
  

• Expert Help with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Virginia Beach, VA business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.