Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, sports a longer history than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations globally. A number of businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves running legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a common theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have a hard time finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system affordably and derive the most benefit out of the software.

The more an organization attempts to limp along with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure tends to be. If physical host servers or storage systems fail, there may be no suitable devices on the market to use as substitutes. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security patches stop being distributed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the number of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may be through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have provided high-level and affordable remote integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state in the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Corpus Christi, Texas business optimize the benefit of GP.

We become partners with our clients and start by listening to their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the IT environment and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations can involve an upgrade to a more current and supported version of Dynamics GP, simple user education, full system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products from a wide array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software within your organization, custom report creation, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize business value and manage expense.

Progent can help your Corpus Christi, Texas company in every facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:

  • System Review
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are now using and propose additional capabilities available on the product that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Upgrade Design and Timing
    Create a complete upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Specify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve integration issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and configure a test system for validating the migration process.

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

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal and external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from diverse on-premises and external sources.

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

  • Support
    Act as a single point of contact for expertise to deliver consistent and cost-effective resolution of problems thanks to close understanding of your particular environment.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the support of seasoned experts who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent can do the jobs you require directly instead of managing less experienced consultants or internal IT personnel. Key areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the core GP system but are not currently being utilized. Also, recommend third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce redundant data entry and improve accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build major and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle specific business functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help you to enhance your infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure expertise provided by Progent include:
  • Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture design and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates multiple software platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and cloud products combined into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For more than two decades, Progent has provided remote and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint integration experts. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their first versions to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization consultants. This experience with strategic IT platforms saves time and costs when guiding organizations through every phase of updating their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of advanced security and information assurance engineers, business continuity preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, implement, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
For more about Progent's remote and on-premises support expertise in Corpus Christi, Texas for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Corpus Christi, TX business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.