Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than almost any other ERP solution written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active installations globally. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be risky. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time finding veteran Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment affordably and extract the maximum business value out of the application.

The longer a business attempts to limp along with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process becomes. If server hardware or storage systems break down, there may be no suitable devices available to use as substitutes. When versions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security patches stop being distributed. The latest releases of SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the volume of components involved in the project. And the price tag suggested for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have provided high-level and affordable remote integration consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state in the U.S. By offering deep experience with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Addison, Texas business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and start by listening to their needs. Once we have an understanding of the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations may include a migration to a more current and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software within your organization, custom report creation, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with each Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and control expense.

Progent can help your Addison, Texas company in every facet of your Dynamics GP migration or customization project including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss other capabilities available on GP that may be helpful to your business.

  • Migration Design and Scheduling
    Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and resolve compatibility problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and configure a test system for proving the upgrade project.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure continuing support services from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and run scripts to address documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from diverse on-premises and remote sources.

  • Training
    Provide one-on-one or group training for current and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Act as a single point of contact for expertise to ensure dependable and affordable handling of problems thanks to close understanding of your particular environment.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned consultants who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent can do the jobs you need directly rather than managing less experienced consultants or in-house IT personnel. Important areas where Progent can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the use of modules that come with the basic GP system but are not currently being utilized. Also, recommend third-party add-ons designed specifically for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to reduce redundant data entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build big and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to handle specific business functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help you to upgrade your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure services available from Progent include:
  • Needs analysis and site inventory
  • Network topology planning and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability environments
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates multiple application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and public cloud products integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered online and onsite help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server integration consultants. Progent has supported these products from their initial releases to their latest editions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with strategic IT platforms saves time and costs when helping organizations through each aspect of upgrading their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of senior cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, implement, and manage a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To learn more about Progent's online and onsite consulting expertise in Addison, Texas for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, visit:

Read/Download Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting services offered by Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, click Download Datasheet: Expertise for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Addison, TX business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.