Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than virtually any other ERP platform written for the Windows OS. 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 around 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and rickety network infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from new clients is that they have trouble locating experienced Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and extract the most business value from the software.

The longer an organization attempts to make do with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure tends to be. If physical host servers or disk systems break down, there could be no suitable hardware on the market to replace them. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security updates are no longer distributed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products like Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the number of components involved in the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for a migration may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have provided high-level and affordable online consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Atlanta, Georgia business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our customers and begin by listening to their needs. After gaining familiarity with the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may include a migration to a more current and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, full system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a broad array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software within your organization, custom report writing, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with each Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize business value and minimize expense.

Progent's consultants can assist your Atlanta, Georgia company in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization initiative including:

  • System Assessment
    Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss other features available on GP that might be helpful to your business.

  • Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a complete migration plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage integration problems.

  • Testing
    Plan and configure a test system for proving the migration process.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all current features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and execute scripts to address known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private and public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and remote sources.

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

  • Support
    Provide a single contact for support to ensure consistent and cost-effective handling of issues thanks to familiarity with your particular situation.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier consultants who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you need directly rather than managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the basic GP platform but are not currently being used. In addition, recommend third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce redundant entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform various functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help you to upgrade your network infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure expertise provided by Progent include:
  • Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture design and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability (HA) solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Dynamics GP environment includes diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products combined into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over two decades, Progent has provided remote and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server development consultants. Progent has worked with these products from their initial versions to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with core technologies saves time and costs when guiding organizations through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior cybersecurity and information assurance experts, business continuity preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, implement, and manage a modern Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To learn more about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting expertise in Atlanta, Georgia for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, see:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Atlanta, GA business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.