Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a longer heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for the Windows OS. 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. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves using legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from new clients is that they have trouble finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and extract the most business value from the software.

The longer a business tries to make do with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure tends to be. When server hardware or disk systems break down, there may be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security updates stop being distributed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the number of components there are to the project. And the cost suggested for a migration may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have delivered high-level and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state across the U.S. By offering in-depth familiarity with all releases of Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Allen, Texas business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our customers and start by listening to their needs. Once we have an understanding of the IT environment and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services can involve a migration to a more current and fully supported version of Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad range of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications within your organization, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with every Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize strategic value and control expense.

Progent can help your Allen, Texas company in each facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization initiative including:

  • System Assessment
    Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are now using and propose additional capabilities available on GP that might be helpful to your organization.

  • Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a complete upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and manage integration problems.

  • Testing
    Design and implement a pilot system for proving the migration process.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as public consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from multiple on-premises and remote sources.

  • Training
    Deliver one-on-one or group training for current and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Act as a single point of contact for expertise to ensure effective and cost-effective handling of problems thanks to close understanding of your particular situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the support of seasoned consultants who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly rather than supervising less knowledgeable consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can provide Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the use of software modules that come with the core GP platform but are not now being used. Also, recommend 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 avoid duplicate entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create big and simple customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist you to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure expertise provided by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs assessment and site inventory
  • Network architecture design and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability architectures
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
A modern Dynamics GP environment includes multiple software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For more than 20 years, Progent has provided remote and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint integration consultants. Progent has supported these products from their initial versions to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online migration and application development services.

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization consultants. This background with strategic technologies saves time and expense when guiding businesses through every phase of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of senior cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to design, deploy, and manage a productive Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To learn more about Progent's remote and onsite consulting expertise in Allen, Texas for Microsoft 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 services offered by Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Software (PDF file).

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