Great Plains Accounting for DOS, Windows or Mac Versus Microsoft Dynamics GP version 2010

As the campaign signals: Microsoft are offering at the moment 75% discount to customers who upgrade from GPA to Dynamics GP.  The one condition is that they sign an agreement that they will enroll in a 3 year Enhancement program
1. Why should I migrate from GPA to Dynamics GP? Well, we assume that you are very pragmatic, if you are still on the Great Plains Accounting, as DOS and archaic Windows versions were retired for Microsoft Business Solutions support in 2001, the same is Mac.  GPA is Great accounting and ERP application, however it reflects the ERP standards of its epoch, earlier 1990th and late 1980th.  GPA is based on Btrieve technology as its database platform, and you have issues moving to 64 bit Windows Server, as Pervasive SQL 2000, successor of Btrieve doesn’t support 64 bit Windows for GPA archaic code.  GPA for Mac is based on Ctree technology and this application is also discontinued by Great Plains Software and Microsoft Business Solutions for further support in earlier 2000th
2. GPA versus Dynamics GP functionality.  Microsoft Dynamics GP went long evolution path since earlier 2000th, where Great Plains Accounting was still in support till 2010.  GP now has native modules, supporting Non-for-Profit, Analytical Accounting, Grant Management, Discrete Manufacturing,  MRP Purchase Configurator, Field Service, plus available integration with Microsoft CRM
3. Will GPA support be available in the future?  Well the answer is yes and partially no.  Support is no longer available directly from Microsoft Business Solutions, successor of Great Plains Software, however support is still available through Dynamics GP Partners and ISV still committed to Great Plains Accounting platform.  According to Andrew Karasev, GPA consultant, we have to refer to old GPA knowledge base articles, there is no track for new knowledge development and recording
4. If you feel that your ERP budget is too tight for upgrade from GPA to Microsoft Dynamics GP and you just need GPA support.  This is OK, feel free to call our office, 1-866-528-0577, 1-630-961-5918 or email us help@albaspectrum.com