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Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active customers globally. A number of businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure.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 experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP system affordably and get the most benefit out of the software.

The longer an organization tries to make do with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure tends to be. If server hardware or disk systems fail, there could be no equivalent hardware available to use as substitutes. When versions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates stop being released. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Businesses considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the number of components there are to the project. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have provided advanced and affordable remote consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class system integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Chicago, Illinois business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our customers and begin by listening to their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the environment and the areas for improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user education, full system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a wide range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software within your organization, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with every Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize strategic value and manage cost.

Progent can help your Chicago, Illinois business in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:

• System Review
  Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now using and propose additional features available on GP that might be helpful to your business.

• Migration Design and Timing
  Develop a complete migration plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve compatibility problems.

• Testing
  Design and implement a pilot system for validating the migration process.

• System Upgrades
  Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal and external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from diverse local and external sources.

• Training
  Deliver individual or classroom style training for existing and new users of Dynamics GP.

• Support
  Act as a single point of contact for support to ensure consistent and cost-effective resolution of issues thanks to close understanding of your particular situation.

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

• Integrations
  Create special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to reduce duplicate entry and improve accuracy.

• Customizations
  Build major and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform specific functions not handled by standard GP modules or third-party modules.

• Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
• Network topology planning and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
• Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Creating high-availability (HA) solutions
• Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
• Performance tuning

Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with strategic technologies saves time and expense when helping businesses through each phase of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of senior cybersecurity and information assurance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can help you to design, implement, and maintain a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To learn more information about Progent's remote and onsite consulting services in Chicago, Illinois for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, visit:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Support Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features
  

• Expertise with MS Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Programming
  

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Chicago, IL business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.