Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a longer history than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers globally. A number of businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now running legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from new clients is that they have trouble locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and derive the most business value out of the software.

The longer a business tries to limp along with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process tends to be. If physical host servers or storage systems fail, there could be no suitable hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates stop being released. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the volume of pieces there are to the project. And the price tag suggested for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided advanced and economical online integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state across the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Santiago, RegiĆ³n Metropolitan business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our customers and begin by listening to their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a newer and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, full platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a wide array of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business software used by company, custom report writing, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with each Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and manage expense.

Progent can help your Santiago, RegiĆ³n Metropolitan business in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization process including:

  • Deployment Review
    Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose additional features of GP that may be suitable for your business.

  • Upgrade Design and Scheduling
    Develop a complete upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and resolve compatibility issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and implement a test system for validating the migration project.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest release to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private and external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from diverse on-premises and external sources.

  • Education
    Provide one-on-one or classroom style training for current and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Act as a single point of contact for support to ensure effective and cost-effective handling of problems thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned experts who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you need directly rather than supervising less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Important areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the deployment of modules included with the basic GP system but are not currently being utilized. Also, recommend third-party add-ons written exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build special connections between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to avoid duplicate data entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform various business functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist you to upgrade your infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure services provided by Progent include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability (HA) solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem includes diverse application platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For more than 20 years, Progent has delivered online and onsite help from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange Server configuration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server development experts. Progent has supported these products from their first releases to their latest versions, and Progent can help with cloud options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization consultants. This experience with core technologies saves time and costs when helping businesses through each phase of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of advanced security and information assurance engineers, business continuity preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can help you to plan, implement, and maintain a well-tuned Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To learn more information about Progent's online and onsite consulting expertise in Santiago, RegiĆ³n Metropolitan for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, visit:

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

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Santiago, RegiĆ³n Metropolitan business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.