Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a lengthier history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble finding veteran Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and derive the most benefit out of the software.

The more a business attempts to limp along with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure becomes. When server hardware or storage systems break down, there may be no equivalent devices on the market to replace them. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security patches are no longer developed. Current editions of SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products like Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the number of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the cost suggested for a migration may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered high-level and economical remote consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all releases of Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Allen, Texas business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our customers and start by understanding their requirements. After gaining familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a more current and supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user training, full platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a broad range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications within your organization, custom report writing, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with each Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and manage expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Allen, Texas business in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose other capabilities available on GP that may be suitable for your organization.

  • Upgrade Planning and Timing
    Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business disruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and training. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve integration issues.

  • Testing
    Plan and implement a pilot environment for validating the upgrade process.

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all current features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for private as well as public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and external sources.

  • Education
    Provide individual or classroom style training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Provide a single point of contact for support to deliver effective and affordable handling of issues made possible by close understanding of your specific situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier experts who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent can do the jobs you require directly instead of supervising less experienced consultants or in-house IT personnel. Important areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the deployment of modules included with the basic GP platform but are not now being utilized. Also, suggest third-party products written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build custom connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to reduce duplicate entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to handle specific business functions not handled by standard GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help you to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure expertise offered by Progent include:
  • Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability (HA) environments
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services combined into a seamless ERP solution. For more than 20 years, Progent has delivered online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server configuration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their first versions to their current versions, and Progent supports cloud-based options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and application development services.

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic technologies cuts time and expense when guiding organizations through every phase of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance experts, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, implement, and manage a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To find out more about Progent's online and on-premises support expertise in Allen, Texas for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, refer to:

Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting support offered by Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, click Download Datasheet: Expertise for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Platform (PDF file).

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