Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a lengthier history than almost any other ERP solution written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations globally. A number of organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades to the point that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from new customers is that they have a hard time finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and derive the maximum benefit out of the software.

The more a business tries to limp along with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure tends to be. If physical host servers or disk systems break down, there may be no suitable devices on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates stop being developed. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Businesses considering an update of their Dynamics GP environment are often overwhelmed by the volume of pieces involved in the project. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have provided advanced and affordable remote consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep experience with all releases of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration talent, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Addison, Texas business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our clients and start by listening to their requirements. After gaining familiarity with the environment and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations may include a migration to a more current and supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products from a wide range of vendors that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by company, custom report writing, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize strategic value and minimize expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Addison, Texas company in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement project including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose other capabilities available on GP that might be helpful to your organization.

  • Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
    Create a complete migration plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and implement a test system for proving the migration process.

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure continuing support services from Microsoft and to make all current features available 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 resolve documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating data from multiple on-premises and remote sources.

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

  • Support Services
    Provide a single point of contact for support to ensure consistent and cost-effective handling of issues thanks to familiarity with your particular situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent offers the help of top-tier consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent can do the jobs you need directly instead of managing less experienced consultants or in-house IT personnel. Important areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the use of software modules included with the basic GP system but are not currently being utilized. Also, recommend third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to avoid duplicate entry and improve accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build big and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to handle various functions not handled by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help you to enhance your network infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure services offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology design and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability environments
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates multiple application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and cloud products integrated into a cohesive ERP solution. For over 20 years, Progent has provided online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development consultants. Progent has supported these products from their first releases to their current versions, and Progent can help with cloud-based SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization consultants. This background with strategic technologies cuts time and costs when guiding businesses through every aspect of updating their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance experts, disaster recovery planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, implement, and maintain a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more information about Progent's remote and on-premises support expertise in Addison, Texas for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, see:

Read/Download Progent's Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting support offered by Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, click Download Datasheet: Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Addison, TX business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.