Dynamics Gp Technology Consulting And Second Opinion

ERP systems are sometimes implemented as is with generic functionality

. However substantial percentage of projects is associated with custom programming, integration and reports design. Technology consulting is not something that you expect to find in every consulting firm. It is common case when one organization leads you through sales cycle and general implementation and then you have to switch to VAR who is expert in Dexterity coding or eConnect. Good strategy is to think about ERP project to be divided into several phases. Initial phase is installation and user training. Second one might be integration with external application or database, etc. Lets review the technologies associated with Microsoft Dynamics GP:

1.SQL Server is database platform. For your organization this should mean that it is open for data querying and custom reporting in SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) and Crystal. It is also a good idea to have SQL DBA in IT staff as you need help in backup and recovery strategies just to open the list of possible needs. Data could be pushed to GP tables on stored procedures level but we would rather recommend Integration Manager, eConnect or Dexterity as you do not want the records to be compromised

2.Integration Manager. One of the success factors on ERP software market is associated with Integration Manager. Virtually all work documents and master records could be imported via this tool without programming. However the integration itself could have event driven VBA scripts. Even in the case when you have unique ecommerce shopping cart and B2B portal we recommend you to consider quasi real time data import via IM. It is easier comparing to eConnect or Dex

3.eConnect SDK. This is technology stack based on SQL Stored Procedures where original Dexterity business logic was replicated. Consider coding in MS Visual Studio C#, C++ and VB as code samples are available in these languages. This tool validates application logic and by doing so it is immune to all kinds of data inconsistencies. If you are thinking about integration on SQL procedures level we would rather recommend eConnect

4.Dexterity. It is in the core of Great Plains architecture. If you look at the technical level then you should find out that it is software shell programmed in C++ to provide the level of abstraction from operating system and database platform. It has proprietary scripting language Sanscript. The code is compiled and assembled into so-called chunk file for distribution to end users. Typically you should expect higher estimation for Dex as the language is not object oriented and requires more time to program and then debug

5.Second Opinion. Well you may say. It is interesting to get initial highlights about GP technology stack. But what to do if we contracted somebody who seems to be in learning curve and our budget is eaten up? Of course we are sorry to hear your sad story. But, hey, try to get second opinion. It is not really critical to find local resource as software developers are typically collected in nationwide or regional organizations

6.For additional information, please feel free to call us 1-866-528-0577 or 1-630-961-5918 (this number works for international customers) or email us help@albaspectrum.com We serve you USA/Canada nationwide via remote support (web sessions and phone/Skype conferences). Local service is available in Western Michigan, Chicagoland, Southern California (LA, Orange County and San Diego) and Houston area of the state of Texas

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