Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active installations globally. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and rickety network infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a common theme we hear from new clients is that they have trouble finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and extract the maximum business value out of the software.

The longer a business tries to limp along with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure becomes. If server hardware or storage systems break down, there may be no equivalent devices on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates are no longer released. Current releases of SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products such as Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment are often overwhelmed by the number of components there are to the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for a migration may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided high-level and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all versions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Aurora, Colorado business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our customers and begin by understanding their requirements. After gaining familiarity with the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services can involve a migration to a more current and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules from a wide range of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business software used by company, custom report creation, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize strategic value and control cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Aurora, Colorado company in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or enhancement process including:

  • System Assessment
    Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss other features of GP that may be helpful to your business.

  • Migration Planning and Timing
    Create a complete upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve compatibility issues.

  • Testing
    Design and implement a pilot system for validating the upgrade process.

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

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for private as well as public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating data from diverse local and external repositories.

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

  • Support Services
    Act as a single contact for expertise to deliver effective and affordable handling of issues made possible by close understanding of your specific environment.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent can provide the help of top-tier consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly instead of managing less knowledgeable consultants or in-house IT personnel. Key areas where Progent's consultants can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the use of software modules included with the core GP platform but are not currently being utilized. Also, suggest third-party add-ons written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create custom connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to avoid duplicate entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform various business functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist you to enhance your infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network topology design and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates multiple application platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and cloud products integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server integration experts. Progent has worked with these products from their initial versions to their current versions, and Progent can help with cloud-based options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development services.

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with strategic technologies cuts time and expense when guiding businesses through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced security and information assurance engineers, business continuity planning experts, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, implement, and manage a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To learn more about Progent's remote and onsite consulting expertise in Aurora, Colorado for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, see:

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

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Aurora, CO business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.