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Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Consulting Services
Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a longer heritage 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 systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers globally. A number of organizations who have depended 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for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure.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 is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and extract the maximum business value out of the software.
The more a business attempts to limp along with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure tends to be. If server hardware or storage systems fail, there could be no equivalent hardware on the market to replace them. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security updates stop being distributed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative products like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment are often overwhelmed by the number of components involved in the project. And the price tag suggested for an upgrade may seem astronomical.
Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration 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 experts have delivered advanced and affordable online consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining deep experience with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Plano, Texas business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.
We become partners with our clients and start by understanding their needs. After gaining familiarity with the IT environment and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations can involve a migration to a newer and fully supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user education, full system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a broad range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software used by company, custom report writing, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with every Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize strategic value and manage expense.
Progent can help your Plano, Texas company in every phase of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization process including:
- Deployment Review
Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss other features available on GP that may be suitable for your business. - Upgrade Planning and Timing
Develop a complete upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and resolve compatibility issues. - Pilot Testing
Plan and configure a test system for validating the upgrade project. - Environment Upgrades
Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and execute scripts to resolve known issues. - Custom Reporting
Create reports and or dashboards for private and public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from multiple local and external repositories. - Education
Deliver one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and first-time users of Dynamics GP. - Support
Act as a single point of contact for support to ensure effective and cost-effective handling of problems thanks to close understanding of your particular environment.
Progent offers the support of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly rather than supervising less experienced consultants or internal IT personnel. Important areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
- Guidance
Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the core GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips. - Integrations
Build special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce duplicate data entry and improve accuracy. - Customizations
Build big and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to handle various functions that are not addressed by standard GP modules or external modules.
Progent can help you to enhance your network infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent include:
- Requirements analysis and site inventory
- Network topology planning and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
- Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
- Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
- Creating high-availability architectures
- Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
- business continuity planning
- Performance tuning
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment includes diverse software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products integrated into a cohesive ERP solution. For over 20 years, Progent has delivered online and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server integration consultants. Progent has worked with these products from their initial versions to their current versions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.
Progent also has extensive experience providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with strategic technologies saves time and expense when helping organizations through each aspect of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance experts, business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, implement, and maintain a modern Dynamics GP ecosystem.
Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
For more about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting services in Plano, Texas for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:
- Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting
- Dynamics GP 2015 Support Services
- MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
- Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features
- Expert Help with Dynamics GP Reporting
- Dynamics GP Custom Programming
To download a datasheet about the consulting services offered by Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, click
Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
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