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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a longer history than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers globally. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now running legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is risky. At the same time, a common theme we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment affordably and extract the most business value out of the software.

The more a business attempts to make do with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process tends to be. When server hardware or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent devices on the market to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being distributed. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative products such as Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the volume of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have delivered advanced and affordable remote consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Webster, Texas business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our customers and start by understanding their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services may involve an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user education, full system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a broad range of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications within your organization, custom report creation, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize strategic value and manage expense.

Progent can help your Webster, Texas business in every facet 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 running and propose other capabilities of the product that may be helpful to your business.

• Migration Planning and Timing
  Create a complete migration plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and manage integration problems.

• Testing
  Plan and configure a pilot environment for validating the upgrade project.

• Environment Updates
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure continuing support services from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and execute scripts to address known issues.

• Management Reporting
  Develop reports and or dashboards for internal 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 aggregating data from multiple on-premises and external sources.

• Education
  Deliver individual or classroom style training for existing and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

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

• Guidance
  Recommend the use of modules included with the basic GP system but are not now being used. Also, recommend third-party add-ons written specifically for Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Create special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to avoid duplicate data entry and improve consistency.

• Customizations
  Build major and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform various business functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.

• Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
• Network architecture design and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Setting up security gateways and remote connections and defining security policies
• Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Developing high-availability (HA) environments
• Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
• business continuity preparedness
• Performance tuning

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with core technologies saves time and expense when guiding organizations through each phase of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of senior cybersecurity and information assurance experts, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, implement, and manage a productive Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more about Progent's remote and onsite consulting services in Webster, Texas for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, refer to:

• MS Dynamics GP Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features
  

• Expertise with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Software Development
  

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Webster, TX business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.