Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers globally. A number of organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades long enough that they now find themselves running legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and extract the maximum business value from the software.
The more an organization attempts to limp along with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process becomes. When server hardware or storage systems fail, there may be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security patches are no longer developed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the number of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for a migration may be through the roof.
Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested experts have provided advanced and economical online consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to help your Irvine, California business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.
We become partners with our customers and start by listening to their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations can involve a migration to a more current and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a broad range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software within your organization, custom report writing, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with every Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize business value and minimize expense.
Progent can help your Irvine, California company in each phase of your Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:
- System Review
Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose additional features of GP that might be suitable for your business.
- Upgrade Design and Scheduling
Create a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and training. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and resolve compatibility problems.
- Pilot Testing
Plan and implement a pilot system for validating the migration process.
- Environment Upgrades
Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current release to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and run scripts to address known issues.
- Management Reporting
Develop reports and or dashboards for private as well as external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from multiple on-premises and remote sources.
- Education
Provide one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and first-time users of Dynamics GP.
- Support Services
Act as a single contact for support to ensure effective and affordable handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your particular situation.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the support of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you need directly rather than managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
- Recommendations
Recommend the deployment of modules that come with the core GP system but are not now being used. Also, suggest third-party products designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.
- Integrations
Create special connections between Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid redundant entry and increase consistency.
- Customizations
Build big and simple customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist you to enhance your infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services provided by Progent's consultants include:
- Requirements analysis and site inventory
- Network topology design and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
- Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
- Managing iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
- Developing high-availability solutions
- Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
- Performance tuning
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem includes multiple application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and public cloud services integrated into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For over two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered online and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development experts. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their initial versions to their current versions, and Progent supports cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.
Progent also has a long history of providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms saves time and expense when guiding businesses through each aspect of updating their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced security and compliance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity planning experts, application developers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to plan, deploy, and manage a productive Dynamics GP environment.
Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
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Read/Download Progent's Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting support available from Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, click Download Datasheet: Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Platform (PDF file).
Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Irvine, CA business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.