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Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a lengthier history than virtually any other ERP solution written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations globally. A number of businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades to the point that they are now using legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a common theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble finding veteran Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system efficiently and extract the most benefit from the application.

The longer an organization attempts to limp along with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process tends to be. If physical host servers or storage systems fail, there may be no suitable hardware on the market to replace them. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates are no longer developed. Current releases of SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Businesses considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of pieces involved in the project. And the cost quoted for a migration may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have provided advanced and affordable 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 world-class network integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your Beverly Hills, California business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our clients and start by listening to their needs. After gaining familiarity with the situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services may involve a migration to a more current and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user education, full platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a wide range of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software within your company, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with every Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize business value and minimize expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Beverly Hills, California business in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization initiative including:

• System Assessment
  Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now running and propose additional capabilities available on the product that may be helpful to your business.

• Migration Design and Scheduling
  Develop a complete upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and training. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and manage integration issues.

• Pilot Testing
  Plan and configure a test system for proving the upgrade process.

• Environment Updates
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all current 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.

• Custom Reporting
  Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from multiple local and external sources.

• Education
  Provide individual or group training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

• Support Services
  Act as a single point of contact for support to deliver effective and cost-effective resolution of problems made possible by familiarity with your particular situation.

• Guidance
  Suggest the deployment of modules included with the basic GP platform but are not currently being utilized. Also, recommend third-party products designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Create special integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce duplicate data entry and increase accuracy.

• Customizations
  Build big and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.

• Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
• Network topology planning and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Configuring security gateways and remote connections and creating security policies
• Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Developing high-availability architectures
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
• business continuity preparedness
• Performance tuning

Progent also has a long history of delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This background with strategic technologies saves time and expense when helping businesses through every aspect of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of senior cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to plan, deploy, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
For more information about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting expertise in Beverly Hills, California for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, visit:

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• Dynamics GP 2015 Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features and Benefits
  

• Expert Help with Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Development
  

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Beverly Hills, CA business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.