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Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Consulting
Microsoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a longer track record than virtually any other ERP solution made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations globally. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades long enough that they now find themselves running legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from new customers is that they have a hard time locating experienced Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and derive the maximum business value out of the software.
The longer a business attempts to make do with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure tends to be. When physical host servers or disk systems break down, there could be no suitable devices on the market to replace them. When editions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates stop being distributed. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the volume of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for a migration may be astronomical.
Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered advanced and affordable remote consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state in the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Chesapeake, Virginia business optimize the benefit of GP.
We become partners with our customers and start by understanding their needs. After gaining familiarity with the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations may involve an upgrade to a more current and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, full system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules from a broad array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software within your organization, custom report creation, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and manage expense.
Progent's consultants can assist your Chesapeake, Virginia company in each facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement process including:
- System Assessment
Review at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are now running and propose additional capabilities available on GP that might be suitable for your business. - Migration Design and Scheduling
Create a complete migration plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Specify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems. - Testing
Design and implement a pilot environment for proving the upgrade process. - System Upgrades
Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure continuing support services from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and execute scripts to resolve known issues. - Custom Reporting
Create reports and or custom dashboards for private and external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from multiple on-premises and external sources. - Education
Deliver one-on-one or group training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP. - Support
Act as a single contact for expertise to deliver dependable and affordable resolution of problems made possible by familiarity with your specific environment.
Progent offers the support of seasoned experts who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly rather than supervising less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Key areas where Progent can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
- Guidance
Recommend the use of modules that come with the core GP platform but are not now being used. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer. - Integrations
Build custom integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce duplicate entry and increase consistency. - Customizations
Create major and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various functions not addressed by standard GP modules or third-party modules.
Progent can help you to enhance your infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure services provided by Progent include:
- Needs assessment and site inventory
- Network architecture design and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
- Configuring firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
- Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
- Developing high-availability (HA) environments
- Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
- Disaster recovery preparedness
- Performance optimization
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and cloud products integrated into a cohesive ERP solution. For more than 20 years, Progent's consultants have provided remote and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server integration consultants. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first versions to their latest editions, and Progent supports cloud options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and development expertise.
Progent also has extensive experience providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with core technologies saves time and expense when guiding businesses through each aspect of updating their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced security and information assurance engineers, business continuity planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, deploy, and maintain a well-tuned Dynamics GP solution.
Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
For more information about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting services in Chesapeake, Virginia for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, see:
- MS Dynamics GP Consulting Services
- Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
- MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
- Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features
- Expertise with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
- Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
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