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Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier history than virtually any other ERP solution written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades long enough that they are now running legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a common theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble locating veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and extract the most benefit out of the application.

The more an organization attempts to make do with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process becomes. When physical host servers or disk systems break down, there could be no suitable devices available to replace them. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates are no longer released. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the number of pieces involved in the project. And the price tag suggested for a migration may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested experts have provided advanced and economical online integration consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state across the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration talent, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your Boston, Massachusetts business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our customers and begin by understanding their needs. After gaining an understanding of the situation and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations can involve an upgrade to a more current and supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a wide array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software used by organization, custom report writing, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with every Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and control cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Boston, Massachusetts company in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement process including:

• Deployment Assessment
  Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now using and propose additional features available on GP that may be helpful to your business.

• Upgrade Design and Timing
  Develop a complete upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Predict and resolve compatibility issues.

• Pilot Testing
  Plan and configure a test system for validating the upgrade project.

• Environment 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 the latest features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and execute scripts to resolve known issues.

• Management Reporting
  Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal and external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating data from diverse local and remote repositories.

• Education
  Provide one-on-one or group training for existing and new users of Dynamics GP.

• Support Services
  Act as a single point of contact for expertise to ensure dependable and cost-effective resolution of issues made possible by close understanding of your particular situation.

• Guidance
  Suggest the use of modules that come with the core GP system but are not now being used. Also, suggest third-party products written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Build special integrations between Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid redundant entry and increase consistency.

• Customizations
  Build major and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to handle various business functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.

• Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
• Network topology design and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Setting up security gateways and remote connections and defining security policies
• Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Creating high-availability environments
• Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Performance optimization

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with core technologies cuts time and costs when guiding organizations through every phase of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, implement, and manage a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To learn more information about Progent's online and onsite support expertise in Boston, Massachusetts for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, see:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Support Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Expertise
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features
  

• Expert Help with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Dynamics GP Custom Software Development
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Boston, MA business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.