The Real Cost of Implementing Microsoft Dynamics GP: Understanding Legacy Data Options

In a new series of articles, I'll discuss the complexities of dealing with situations where Microsoft Dynamics GP implementation services far exceed budget.  This is not a black and white issue -  it's appropriate to go beyond budget in some situations and not in others. And if you think you simply can't afford important services, I'll discuss how you find ways to adapt by controlling costs intelligently.

My articles are based on my years of observing that a major cause of failed or threatened implementations - those over budget and schedule - is a lack of preliminary planning and analysis.  The implementers are locked in a tug-of-war with the companies they serve, unable to accurately estimate a project yet unable to win or start the project unless they prov...

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