Microsoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a longer track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure.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 is dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from new customers is that they have trouble finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants who can provide guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and get the maximum benefit out of the application.
The longer a business tries to make do with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process becomes. If server hardware or disk systems fail, there may be no suitable hardware available to replace them. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates are no longer developed. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an update of their Dynamics GP environment can be overwhelmed by the number of components involved in the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem astronomical.
Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have provided high-level and economical online consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep experience with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Addison, Texas business optimize the benefit of GP.
We become partners with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. Once we have familiarity with the situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services can involve an upgrade to a more current and supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a broad range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business software within your organization, custom report creation, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize business value and manage cost.
Progent can help your Addison, Texas business in every phase of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization initiative including:
- Deployment Assessment
Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose other capabilities available on GP that might be suitable for your business.
- Upgrade Design and Scheduling
Develop a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve compatibility issues.
- Pilot Testing
Plan and implement a test system for proving the upgrade process.
- System Upgrades
Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure continuing support services from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and execute scripts to address documented issues.
- Custom Reporting
Develop reports and or dashboards for private as well as external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating data from diverse on-premises and remote repositories.
- Training
Deliver 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 effective and cost-effective resolution of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the help of top-tier experts who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent can do the work you require directly instead of supervising less experienced consultants or internal staff. Key areas where Progent can provide Dynamics GP support services include:
- Guidance
Suggest the use of software modules that come with the basic GP platform but are not now being utilized. Also, suggest third-party products written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.
- Integrations
Create special integrations between Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce duplicate entry and increase consistency.
- Customizations
Create major and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform various business functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help your business to enhance your infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure expertise provided by Progent include:
- Requirements analysis and site inventory
- Network architecture planning and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
- Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
- Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
- Creating high-availability solutions
- Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
- Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
- Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and cloud services integrated into a cohesive ERP solution. For over 20 years, Progent has provided remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial releases to their latest versions, and Progent can help with cloud-based SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and development expertise.
Progent also has extensive experience providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with core technologies cuts time and expense when helping businesses through each phase of upgrading their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced security and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, deploy, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.
Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To learn more about Progent's remote and onsite consulting 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 expertise offered by Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, select Download Datasheet: Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Platform (PDF file).
Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Addison, TX business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.