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Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Consulting
Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a lengthier heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured product and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades long enough that they are now using legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be risky. At the same time, a common theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have a hard time finding veteran Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP system efficiently and extract the maximum benefit out of the application.
The longer a business tries to limp along with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process becomes. If physical host servers or storage systems fail, there may be no equivalent hardware on the market to replace them. When versions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security updates are no longer developed. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the volume of components involved in the project. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.
Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested experts have provided high-level and economical online integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By offering deep experience with all versions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Beverly Hills, California business optimize the benefit of GP.
We become partners with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. After gaining an understanding of the environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services may include a migration to a newer and fully supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user training, full platform and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules from a broad range of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software used by organization, custom report writing, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with every Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize strategic value and minimize cost.
Progent's consultants can help your Beverly Hills, California business in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement process including:
- System Review
Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss additional features available on the product that may be suitable for your organization. - Migration Design and Timing
Develop a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and training. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage integration problems. - Testing
Design and configure a pilot environment for proving the migration project. - Environment Upgrades
Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and run scripts to address known issues. - Management Reporting
Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and external sources. - Education
Deliver individual or group training for existing and new users of Dynamics GP. - Support
Provide a single point of contact for support to deliver effective and cost-effective handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.
Progent can provide the support of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly instead of supervising less experienced consultants or internal staff. Key areas where Progent can deliver Dynamics GP support services include:
- Recommendations
Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the basic GP system but are not currently being used. Also, recommend third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer. - Integrations
Build special connections between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to avoid redundant entry and increase consistency. - Customizations
Create major and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various functions that are not addressed by standard GP modules or external add-ons.
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services provided by Progent include:
- Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
- Network topology planning and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
- Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
- Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
- Developing high-availability (HA) solutions
- Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
- Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
- Performance tuning
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services integrated into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For more than 20 years, Progent's consultants have provided remote and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint integration consultants. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first versions to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and development expertise.
Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with core IT platforms saves time and costs when guiding businesses through each phase of updating their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to design, implement, and maintain a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.
Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more about Progent's online and on-premises consulting expertise in Beverly Hills, California for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, see:
- Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services
- Dynamics GP 2015 Expertise
- MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
- Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Benefits
- Expertise with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
- MS Dynamics GP Custom Software Development
To download a datasheet describing the consulting support available from Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, click
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