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Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Consulting Services
Microsoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a longer track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and get the maximum business value from the application.
The more an organization tries to make do with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process becomes. When physical host servers or disk systems fail, there may be no suitable hardware available to replace them. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, critical security patches are no longer developed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for a migration may seem through the roof.
Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have provided advanced and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state in the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all editions of Dynamics GP along with world-class system integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Akron, Ohio business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.
We partner with our customers and begin by listening to their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services may involve an upgrade to a newer and fully supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a wide array of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications used by company, custom report creation, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with every Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize strategic value and manage expense.
Progent's consultants can help your Akron, Ohio company in every facet of your Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:
- System Review
Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss other capabilities of the product that might be helpful to your organization. - Migration Design and Scheduling
Create a complete migration plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve compatibility problems. - Testing
Design and configure a pilot environment for proving the migration project. - System Upgrades
Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to assure continuing support services from Microsoft and to have all current features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and execute scripts to address known issues. - Custom Reporting
Create reports and or dashboards for internal as well as external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from diverse on-premises and external sources. - Training
Deliver individual or group training for existing and new users of Dynamics GP. - Support
Act as a single contact for support to deliver consistent and cost-effective resolution of issues made possible by close understanding of your specific environment.
Progent offers the help of seasoned experts who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly rather than managing less knowledgeable consultants or in-house IT personnel. Important areas where Progent can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
- Guidance
Recommend the use of software modules included with the basic GP platform but are not currently being utilized. Also, suggest third-party products written exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer. - Integrations
Build custom connections between Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to reduce redundant entry and increase accuracy. - Customizations
Create major and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform various functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Progent can help your business to enhance your infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure expertise available from Progent's consultants include:
- Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
- Network architecture design and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
- Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
- Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
- Creating high-availability (HA) solutions
- Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
- business continuity preparedness
- Performance tuning
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment includes multiple software platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and public cloud products combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent has delivered remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development consultants. Progent has worked with these products from their first releases to their latest editions, and Progent can help with cloud SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.
Progent also has a long history of providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic technologies saves time and costs when helping organizations through each phase of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of senior cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can help you to design, implement, and maintain a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.
Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more information about Progent's online and onsite support services in Akron, Ohio for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, visit:
- Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services
- Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Expertise
- MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
- MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features
- Expert Help with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
- Dynamics GP Custom Software Development
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Computer Consultants SQL Server 2012 xVelocity
Immediate SQL Server 2012 Performance Tuning Remote Consulting
Progent offers the support of Microsoft-certified consultants and seasoned database application developers, DBAs, project managers, network infrastructure engineers, business continuity planning specialists, and certified data security consultants to assist your business to assess the likely advantages of SQL Server 2012 for your organization, install pilot systems at your site or at Progent's test lab, design and carry out a smooth transition to SQL Server 2012 from earlier versions of SQL Server or from legacy RDBMS platforms, and define a cost-effective and safe network infrastructure that lets you realize the full strategic benefit of Microsoft SQL Server 2012.
Barracuda Backup Offsite Network Consulting
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Network Engineer ProSight Remote Infrastructure Management
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ProSight Virtual Hosting Professionals
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Progent's ProSight Virtual Hosting service offers proven virtual server technology, a world-class data center, and the support services of Progent's Microsoft-certified consulting group to provide small companies with a comprehensive IT outsourcing solution that enhances network dependability and protection, reduces management distraction, and saves money. With Progent's Private Cloud Hosting, a smaller company can have each of its software platforms and key application servers hosted in a safe and fault tolerant facility on a high-performance, non-stop virtual server set up and supported by Progent's computer support experts.
Work from Home Conferencing Integration Services
Remote Workers Video Conferencing Consultant Services
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Integration Services iPhone and Windows 10 integration
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Progent can provide affordable online consulting to assist you to plan, configure, and fix any aspect of your iPhone and Windows integration efforts and is available for short-term tasks to help you get past specific technical bottlenecks or major engagements to help you complete large-scale projects on schedule and within budget. Progent has expertise in local, cloud-based, or hybrid networks and can help you create or support a resilient, protected and efficient infrastructure that is best suited to your mode of computing. Progent also offers remote or onsite training for individuals or groups to show you how to manage and use your iOS devices in a secure, collaborative environment that optimizes the strategic value of your IT system.
Service Reports Remote Support Services
On-site Technical Support Service Reports
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Collocation Migration Configuration
Colo Technical Support
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Citrix Presentation Server Network Consulting
Virtual Applications Hub Integration Services
Progent's Citrix consultants can assist you to design, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot a virtual application delivery system built on Citrix XenApp. Progent's Cisco CCIE network engineers can show you how to enhance your network for delivering server-side and client-side applications, and Progent's remote datacenter support experts can help your organization to manage and maintain an off-site datacenter that features high uptime, advanced protection, and fast recovery.
24/7/365 scom 2016 high availability Remote Support
24-7 Online Technical Support scom 2016 Nano Server integration
System Center 2016 Operations Manager helps to ensure top performance and dependable uptime for key applications by offering unified, mixed-platform tracking of physical and virtual resources deployed throughout on-premises systems and cloud environments. Progent's SCOM consulting group can provide advanced online and onsite expertise to assist businesses of all sizes to design, implement, optimize, enhance and repair SCOM 2016 solutions. Progent can help your company to move to SCOM 2016 from older versions of Operations Manager or from other IT infrastructure monitoring platforms, or combine multiple monitoring tools into a unified infrastructure management ecosystem. Progent can also help you extend your SCOM 2016 environment to include infrastructure based in public clouds including Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS.
Exchange 2013 Outlook Web App Support and Integration
Exchange 2013 Server Network Engineer
Exchange 2013 includes significant enhancements to the capabilities of Exchange Server 2010 and delivers powerful innovations as well as a revamped architecture. These improvements affect vital areas such as ease of administration, high availability (HA), security, cost of ownership, teamwork, extensibility, throughput, compatibility, and productivity. Progent's certified Exchange Server 2013 consulting experts can assist your organization to evaluate the possible business benefits of migrating to Microsoft Exchange Server 2013, create a cost-effective validation and rollout strategy, and train your IT staff to maintain your Exchange Server 2013 solution. Progent also offers ongoing online consulting and support and management for Exchange Server 2013.
System Center OpsMgr 2012 IT Consultant
System Center 2007 Configuration
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Extended Call Desk Integration
24/7 Supplemental Service Desk Consultant
Progent’s Co-managed Help Desk service allows your IT organization to split the load for Help Desk services transparently between your IT team and Progent's nationwide pool of seasoned technical support technicians and matter experts (SMEs). Progent’s Co-managed Help Desk service is a collaborative support solution built around the top shared PSA tool for managing service requests, ticket lifecycle, ownership, progress tracking, and reporting.
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Professional Skype for Business and SQL Server
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Call Desk for Telecommuters Online Consulting
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Progent has two decades of experience assisting small and mid-size businesses to design, deploy, tune, administer, and troubleshoot IT networks that support teleworkers.
Online Wireless Site Survey Support Outsourcing
Wireless Site Survey Network Consultants
Progent's wireless site survey services help you to design, install and troubleshoot a Wi-Fi LAN customized for your facilities, offering you a WLAN that delivers the reception, performance, density, security, and hand-off ability your business requires.
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Progent's Test and Training Lab at the QTS (formerly Herakles) Internet Data Center can be used for piloting line-of-business applications, developing efficient migration methodologies, assessing and optimizing performance, designing or verifying business continuity strategies, resolving compatibility problems, and building training systems for new products and technologies. For Progent customers who lack adequate internal resources to configure proper pilot systems, Progent's Test and Training Lab cuts capital costs and technical risk while keeping vital IT projects on schedule.
Forefront Threat Management Gateway Configuration
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CISA Security Audit Consulting
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