Planning Your Dynamics GP Upgrade: What to Expect and How to Prepare
For many organizations across the United States, Microsoft Dynamics GP has long been a reliable backbone for financial management and operations. But as technology evolves and Microsoft continues to release new versions, upgrading your Dynamics GP system becomes not just a technical necessity—but a strategic business decision At Ascent Innovations LLC, we work closely with CFOs, Controllers, […]
Everything You Need to Know About a Dynamics GP Upgrade
Upgrading Microsoft Dynamics GP isn’t just about installing a new version—it’s a detailed, multi-step process that ensures your ERP system remains secure, efficient, and compatible with your business needs. At Ascent Innovations LLC, we understand that clients often ask, “Why does a GP upgrade take days?” or “What exactly happens during the upgrade?” This article breaks down the key components of a Dynamics GP upgrade to […]
Upgrading to Microsoft Dynamics GP: Why It Matters
Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains) continues to be a trusted ERP solution, with over 15,000 active users. Over the years, Microsoft has released several versions, including GP 2015, GP 2016, GP 2018, GP 18.2, GP 18.3, and GP 18.4 (also known as GP 2022). The latest release is GP 18.5, referred to as GP […]
7 Steps to Unlocking Millions in Gross Profit
The 2025 Action Plan: Eliminate Recurring Problems Companies lose gross margin when inefficiencies in planning, execution, and cross-functional workflows create blind spots that result in problems that no one understands how they start or how to eliminate them. Companies that identify and resolve the root causes of recurring operational challenges see significant gross margin improvement. […]
Winning with AI: Build the BI Race Car Before You Turbocharge It with AI
AI doesn’t replace human creativity and insight—it enhances them by tracking more variables than any human possibly can, identifying trends and risks in real time. But just like a race car, without the right structure and skilled drivers, adding more speed doesn’t make you faster—it makes you crash harder. Your Best Drivers Will Train AI […]
Power BI: Driving Your Business—With a Forward-Looking View
Most businesses are still trying to make high-speed decisions while staring into the rearview mirror. They rely on static reports, outdated spreadsheets, and fragmented data—then act surprised when they hit a pothole. Power BI fixes that. Done right, it’s the equivalent of driving with a clear windshield, in real time, with a dashboard that tells […]
Streamlining Supplier Management with Power Pages
The Manufacturing Supplier Challenge In today’s fast-paced manufacturing industry, supplier relationships are critical to ensuring smooth production, quality control, and on-time delivery. However, many manufacturers still rely on outdated, manual processes for managing supplier interactions—resulting in inefficiencies, delays, and errors. Common supplier management challenges include: Inefficient communication between manufacturers and suppliers. Lack of real-time visibility […]
Power Platform: The Toolbox That Maximizes Your D365 Investment
Microsoft Power Platform isn’t just an add-on to Dynamics 365—it’s the toolbox that enables your business teams to continuously expand the return on investment of D365. While D365 provides the structure, automation, and data integrity needed for enterprise operations, Power Platform equips your people with the ability to extend, refine, and optimize processes over time. […]
Power Platform Overview
Microsoft Power Platform is a collection of low to no code tools that help businesses build apps, automate workflows, integrate systems seamlessly and analyze data. It empowers employees to become self-sufficient and in-house developers to meet some basic critical gaps and tasks. The platform can connect to Azure and hundreds of other apps with built-in […]
AI: Hype vs. Reality
Understanding AI as an Aggregate Term Businesses hear bold claims about AI revolutionizing industries, yet many leaders struggle to separate hype from reality. What can AI actually do? Where does it deliver value, and what misconceptions should be avoided? The challenge starts with how AI is discussed. It’s often portrayed as a single, all-powerful […]