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Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a lengthier history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades to the point that they now find themselves using legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from new customers is that they have a hard time locating experienced Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment affordably and extract the most business value from the software.

The longer a business tries to limp along with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure becomes. If physical host servers or storage systems fail, there may be no equivalent hardware available to replace them. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security patches are no longer distributed. Current releases of SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an update of their Dynamics GP environment are often overwhelmed by the number of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for a migration may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested experts have delivered advanced and economical online integration consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Baton Rouge, Louisiana business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and begin by listening to their requirements. After gaining familiarity with the environment and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations can include a migration to a more current and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications used by company, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize business value and minimize expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Baton Rouge, Louisiana business in each phase of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement process including:

• System Review
  Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss other features available on GP that may be suitable for your organization.

• Migration Planning and Timing
  Develop a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that avoids business disruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and resolve integration problems.

• Testing
  Design and implement a pilot system for proving the upgrade process.

• System Upgrades
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.

• Management Reporting
  Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private and external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from multiple local and remote repositories.

• Training
  Deliver one-on-one or group training for current and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Provide a single point of contact for support to deliver consistent and cost-effective handling of problems thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.

• Guidance
  Recommend the deployment of modules included with the core GP system but are not currently being utilized. Also, suggest third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

• Integrations
  Build special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce duplicate data entry and improve accuracy.

• Customizations
  Build major and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various business functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.

• Requirements assessment and site inventory
• Network architecture planning and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
• Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Creating high-availability architectures
• Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Performance tuning

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with core IT platforms cuts time and expense when helping organizations through each phase of updating 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 consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, implement, and manage a well-tuned Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To find out more about Progent's online and onsite support expertise in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, refer to:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Expertise
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features and Benefits
  

• Expertise with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Baton Rouge, LA business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.