Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than almost any other ERP solution made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations globally. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and get the maximum business value from the application.

The more a business attempts to make do with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure tends to be. If physical host servers or storage systems break down, there could be no suitable hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security updates are no longer released. The latest releases of SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the volume of components there are to the project. And the cost quoted for a migration may be through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested experts have delivered advanced and economical online consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all releases of Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Arlington, Texas business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our customers and start by listening to their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the IT environment and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations may involve an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a wide range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize business value and control expense.

Progent's consultants can assist your Arlington, Texas business in each phase of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement project including:

  • Deployment Review
    Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose other capabilities of the product that may be suitable for your business.

  • Upgrade Planning and Timing
    Develop a complete migration plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Specify customizations and add-on products. Predict and manage integration issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and configure a pilot system for validating the upgrade project.

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prepare data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or custom dashboards for private and external use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and external repositories.

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

  • Support
    Provide a single contact for support to ensure consistent and affordable handling of issues made possible by familiarity with your particular environment.
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 solutions since version 1. Progent can do the work you need directly rather than managing less knowledgeable consultants or in-house IT personnel. Important areas where Progent's consultants can provide Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the use of software modules included with the basic GP system but are not now being used. Also, suggest third-party add-ons written specifically for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build special integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce redundant entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build major and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist you to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services available from Progent include:
  • Needs analysis and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability solutions
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • business continuity preparedness
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates diverse software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and cloud services integrated into a seamless ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent's consultants have provided remote and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint integration consultants. Progent has worked with these products from their first releases to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with core IT platforms saves time and costs when helping businesses through each phase of upgrading their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of senior cybersecurity and compliance experts, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, deploy, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more about Progent's remote and on-premises support expertise in Arlington, Texas for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, visit:

Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting services offered by Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, click Download Datasheet: Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Arlington, TX business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.