Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a lengthier heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations globally. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades long enough that they now find themselves running legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be risky. Meanwhile, a common theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble locating experienced Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP system efficiently and get the most benefit out of the software.

The longer a business tries to make do with legacy versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure tends to be. If physical host servers or disk systems fail, there may be no suitable hardware on the market to replace them. When versions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security updates stop being released. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the volume of components involved in the project. And the cost quoted for a migration may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have provided advanced and economical online integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state in the U.S. By offering deep experience with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class system integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Stamford, Connecticut business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and start by understanding their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the environment and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations can include a migration to a newer and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, full system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products from a wide range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize business value and manage cost.

Progent can help your Stamford, Connecticut business in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization initiative including:

  • System Assessment
    Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss other capabilities available on the product that may be suitable for your organization.

  • Upgrade Design and Timing
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and training. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve integration issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and configure a pilot environment for proving the upgrade project.

  • Environment Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and execute scripts to address documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private and external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating data from diverse local and external sources.

  • Training
    Provide individual or group training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Act as a single point of contact for expertise to deliver dependable and affordable handling of problems made possible by close understanding of your particular situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent offers the support of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent can do the jobs you need directly instead of supervising less experienced consultants or internal IT personnel. Key areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the use of modules that come with the core GP system but are not now being utilized. Also, suggest third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid redundant entry and increase accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Create major and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help your business to enhance your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent include:
  • Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture planning and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability (HA) architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and public cloud products combined into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For more than two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered online and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint integration consultants. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their initial releases to their current versions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.

Progent also has a long history of providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This background with strategic IT platforms saves time and costs when guiding businesses through each phase of updating their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior cybersecurity and compliance engineers, business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and database administrators who can help you to design, deploy, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To learn more about Progent's online and on-premises consulting services in Stamford, Connecticut for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, see:

Download Progent's Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting services available from Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Stamford, CT business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.