Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, sports a lengthier heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades long enough that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble locating veteran Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment affordably and get the most benefit from the software.

The more a business tries to limp along with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process tends to be. When server hardware or storage systems break down, there may be no equivalent hardware available to replace them. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security patches are no longer released. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative products like Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an update of their Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the number of components there are to the puzzle. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered high-level and affordable remote integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state in the U.S. By offering deep experience with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to help your London, United Kingdom business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our clients and begin by listening to their requirements. After gaining familiarity with the IT environment and the areas for improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations may include a migration to a newer and fully supported version of Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a wide range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report creation, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize business value and control cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your London, United Kingdom company in each facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Review at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose additional features available on GP that might be suitable for your organization.

  • Migration Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a complete upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business disruption. Schedule solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve compatibility issues.

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

  • Environment Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current release to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and execute scripts to address known issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for private and public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from diverse local and remote sources.

  • Education
    Provide individual or group training for existing and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Act as a single contact for expertise to deliver dependable and cost-effective resolution of issues made possible by familiarity with your particular environment.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of seasoned consultants who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly instead of managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the deployment of modules included with the core GP platform but are not currently being used. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build special connections between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce redundant entry and improve accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Create major and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform various functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure services available from Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology design and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Managing iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability (HA) architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates multiple application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and cloud services combined into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have provided remote and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server integration experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial versions to their current versions, and Progent supports cloud-based options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with core IT platforms saves time and expense when guiding businesses through each aspect of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior cybersecurity and compliance experts, business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can help you to plan, deploy, and manage a well-tuned Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
For more about Progent's remote and on-premises support services in London, United Kingdom for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your London, #(StateShortStr) business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.