Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than almost any other ERP platform made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now using legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be risky. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble finding veteran Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP system efficiently and get the maximum benefit from the software.

The more a business tries to make do with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure tends to be. When physical host servers or disk systems fail, there could be no suitable hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When versions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security patches are no longer distributed. The latest releases of SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an update of their Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the cost quoted for a migration may seem through the roof.

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 seasoned professionals have provided advanced and economical remote consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state across the U.S. By offering deep experience with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Arlington, Texas business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. After gaining familiarity with the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services can include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software used by company, custom report writing, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and minimize expense.

Progent's consultants can assist your Arlington, Texas company in each facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:

  • Deployment Review
    Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose additional features available on GP that might be suitable for your organization.

  • Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
    Create a complete migration plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Predict and resolve integration problems.

  • Testing
    Design and configure a pilot environment for proving the upgrade project.

  • System Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and execute scripts to resolve known issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or custom dashboards for private and external consumption. Configure 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 external sources.

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

  • Support Services
    Provide a single point of contact for expertise to ensure consistent and affordable resolution of problems thanks to familiarity with your specific environment.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you need directly rather than managing less experienced consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the use of software modules that come with the core GP platform but are not now being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party products written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create 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 business functions not handled by standard GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help you to enhance your infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure expertise available from Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology planning and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability (HA) solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • business continuity preparedness
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates multiple application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and cloud services combined into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For more than 20 years, Progent's consultants have provided remote and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development experts. Progent has supported these products from their first versions to their current versions, and Progent can help with cloud options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic technologies saves time and costs when guiding businesses through each aspect of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the support of senior security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, deploy, and maintain a modern Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To learn more information about Progent's online and onsite consulting expertise in Arlington, 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 about the consulting support offered by Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, select Download Datasheet: Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Arlington, TX business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.