Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a longer history than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured product and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations globally. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades to the point that they are now using legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from new customers is that they have a hard time finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment affordably and get the most benefit out of the software.
The longer a business attempts to make do with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure tends to be. When physical host servers or storage systems fail, there could be no suitable hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being released. The latest editions of SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the volume of components involved in the project. And the cost quoted for a migration may be astronomical.
Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested experts have delivered advanced and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state across the U.S. By offering in-depth familiarity with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Napa, California business get the most out of GP.
We partner with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. Once we have familiarity with the environment and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations can involve an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, full platform and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a wide range of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software used by organization, custom report creation, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with each Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize business value and control expense.
Progent can help your Napa, California company in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:
- Deployment Review
Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose additional capabilities of the product that might be suitable for your business.
- Migration Design and Timing
Develop a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Schedule solution validation, production upgrade, and education. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve integration problems.
- Testing
Plan and configure a test environment for proving the migration process.
- System Upgrades
Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and execute scripts to resolve known issues.
- Custom Reporting
Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from multiple local and external sources.
- Training
Provide one-on-one or group training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.
- Support
Act as a single contact for support to ensure consistent and cost-effective handling of problems made possible by familiarity with your specific situation.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of seasoned experts who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you need directly rather than supervising less experienced consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
- Guidance
Suggest the use of software modules that come with the core GP platform but are not now being used. In addition, recommend third-party add-ons written exclusively for Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.
- Integrations
Build special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to avoid duplicate data entry and increase accuracy.
- Customizations
Create big and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various business functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure expertise provided by Progent include:
- Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
- Network topology planning and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
- Configuring firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
- Managing iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
- Developing high-availability solutions
- Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
- Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment includes multiple software platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services combined into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For more than two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered online and onsite help from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development consultants. Progent has supported these products from their initial versions to their latest versions, and Progent can help with cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and application development services.
Progent also has a long history of delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with strategic technologies cuts time and costs when guiding organizations through every aspect of updating their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced security and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.
Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
For more information about Progent's online and onsite support expertise in Napa, California for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, visit:
Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting support offered by Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, click Download Datasheet: Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Platform (PDF file).
Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Napa, CA business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.