Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms 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GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades to the point that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and rickety network infrastructure. This is risky. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and extract the most benefit from the software.

The longer a business attempts to limp along with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure becomes. If server hardware or disk systems fail, there may be no suitable devices on the market to use as substitutes. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates are no longer distributed. Current releases of SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative products such as Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the volume of pieces involved in the project. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested experts have provided advanced and affordable remote integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By offering in-depth familiarity with all versions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Arlington, Texas business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and start by understanding their needs. Once we have familiarity with the environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services can include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, full system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a wide array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications within your company, custom report writing, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and minimize cost.

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

  • System Assessment
    Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose additional features available on GP that may be suitable for your business.

  • Migration Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

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

  • Environment Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prepare data and execute scripts to resolve known issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating data from multiple local and remote repositories.

  • Training
    Deliver one-on-one or group training for existing and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Act as a single contact for expertise to deliver effective and cost-effective handling of problems made possible by familiarity with your specific situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent offers the support of top-tier consultants who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent can do the jobs you need directly instead of 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 modules included with the core GP platform but are not now being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons written exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce duplicate entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build major and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help you to enhance your network infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services offered by Progent include:
  • Needs assessment and site inventory
  • Network topology planning and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Dynamics GP environment includes diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over 20 years, Progent has delivered online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first releases to their latest versions, and Progent can help with cloud-based options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.

Progent also has a long history of providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with core technologies saves time and expense when helping businesses through each aspect of updating their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and maintain a well-tuned Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To learn more about Progent's online and on-premises support services in Arlington, Texas for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, refer to:

Download Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting services available from Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, click Download Datasheet: Expertise for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Arlington, TX business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.