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Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Consulting
Microsoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a longer history than virtually any other ERP platform made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured product and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers globally. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now running legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be risky. Meanwhile, a common theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system affordably and extract the most business value out of the software.
The longer an organization attempts to make do with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process becomes. If physical host servers or storage systems fail, there may be no suitable devices on the market to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being released. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an update of their Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the number of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may seem through the roof.
Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have provided advanced and economical remote consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state in the U.S. By offering deep experience with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Boston, Massachusetts business get the most out of GP.
We partner with our clients and start by understanding their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the environment and the areas for improvement we make our recommendations. Proposed services may involve a migration to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, full system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad array of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software within your organization, custom report writing, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our goal with each Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and control cost.
Progent's consultants can help your Boston, Massachusetts business in each phase of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:
- Deployment Review
Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now using and propose other capabilities available on the product that may be suitable for your business. - Migration Design and Scheduling
Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Identify custom development and add-on products. Predict and resolve integration problems. - Pilot Testing
Design and implement a test environment for proving the upgrade process. - Environment Updates
Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all current features accessible to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and execute scripts to address known issues. - Custom Reporting
Develop reports and or dashboards for internal as well as external use. Deploy 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 remote repositories. - Training
Provide one-on-one or classroom style training for current and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP. - Support
Provide a single contact for support to ensure effective and affordable handling of problems made possible by close understanding of your specific environment.
Progent offers the support of top-tier consultants who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly rather than managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
- Recommendations
Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the basic GP system but are not now being used. In addition, recommend third-party add-ons written specifically for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips. - Integrations
Create special integrations between Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid duplicate entry and improve accuracy. - Customizations
Create big and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to handle specific functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services offered by Progent include:
- Needs assessment and site inventory
- Network topology planning and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
- Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
- Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
- Creating high-availability architectures
- Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
- Disaster recovery planning
- Performance tuning
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates diverse software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and public cloud services combined into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For over two decades, Progent has delivered remote and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint development experts. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their initial releases to their latest editions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.
Progent also has a long history of providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with core technologies cuts time and expense when helping organizations through every phase of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced security and compliance engineers, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to plan, implement, and maintain a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.
Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To find out more information about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting expertise in Boston, Massachusetts for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, see:
- Dynamics GP Support Services
- Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
- MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
- Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features
- Expertise with Dynamics GP Reporting
- Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Programming
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