Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a lengthier history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble locating experienced Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and get the maximum benefit out of the application.

The longer an organization attempts to limp along with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure tends to be. If server hardware or disk systems fail, there may be no equivalent hardware available to replace them. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security patches stop being distributed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be overwhelmed by the number of components involved in the puzzle. And the cost quoted for a migration may be through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered high-level and economical online integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state across the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all versions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Allen, Texas business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our customers and begin by listening to their needs. After gaining an understanding of the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services may include a migration to a newer and fully supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user training, full platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide range of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications used by company, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and control cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Allen, Texas company in every phase of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization initiative including:

  • System Review
    Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss other features available on GP that might be helpful to your business.

  • Migration Planning and Timing
    Create a complete upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Identify custom development and add-on products. Predict and resolve integration issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and configure a test system for validating the upgrade project.

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

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for internal as well as public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and remote repositories.

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

  • Support Services
    Provide a single point of contact for support to deliver effective and affordable handling of problems thanks to familiarity with your particular situation.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier consultants who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent can do the work you require directly instead of managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the deployment of modules included with the basic GP system but are not now being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party products written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.

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

  • Customizations
    Create big and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions not addressed by standard GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist you to upgrade your network infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent include:
  • Requirements assessment and site inventory
  • Network topology design and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • business continuity preparedness
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Dynamics GP ecosystem includes diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products combined into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have delivered online and onsite help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint development experts. Progent has supported these products from their initial releases to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and application development services.

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This experience with core IT platforms cuts time and costs when guiding organizations through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, deploy, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more about Progent's remote and onsite consulting expertise in Allen, Texas for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, see:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Allen, TX business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.