Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers globally. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now using legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from new customers is that they have trouble locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and derive the most benefit from the application.

The more a business tries to make do with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure tends to be. If server hardware or disk systems break down, there may be no suitable devices on the market to replace them. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security updates stop being released. The latest editions of SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the cost quoted for a migration may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered high-level and economical online integration consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state across the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia business optimize the benefit of GP.

We become partners with our customers and begin by understanding their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the environment and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations can include an upgrade to a more current and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, full platform and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products from a wide range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software within your company, custom report writing, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize business value and control cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia business in each facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement initiative including:

  • System Review
    Review at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are now running and propose other features available on the product that may be suitable for your organization.

  • Migration Design and Timing
    Develop a complete migration plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and training. Identify custom development and add-on products. Predict and resolve integration problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and configure a pilot environment for proving the upgrade project.

  • System Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all current features accessible to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and run scripts to address documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from diverse on-premises and external repositories.

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

  • Support
    Provide a single point of contact for expertise to ensure effective and affordable handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your particular environment.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier consultants who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly instead of managing less experienced consultants or in-house IT personnel. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the deployment of modules that come with the core GP platform but are not currently being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce duplicate data entry and improve accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build major and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform specific functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help you to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure services offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture design and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Managing iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability (HA) environments
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates multiple software platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have provided online and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server integration experts. Progent has worked with these products from their first versions to their current editions, and Progent supports cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development services.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with core technologies saves time and costs when guiding businesses through each phase of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of advanced cybersecurity and compliance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and database administrators who can assist you to design, implement, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To find out more information about Progent's remote and onsite support expertise in Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, refer to:

Read/Download Progent's Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting services available from Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Augusta-Richmond County, GA business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.