Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a lengthier history than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured product and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations globally. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades long enough that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from new clients is that they have trouble finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and extract the maximum business value out of the software.

The longer a business tries to limp along with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process becomes. If server hardware or disk systems break down, there could be no suitable hardware on the market to replace them. When versions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security updates stop being released. The latest editions of SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products like Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the volume of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered advanced and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining deep experience with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to help your Austin, Texas business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and begin by listening to their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services can involve a migration to a newer and fully supported version of Dynamics GP, simple user education, full system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules from a broad array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by company, custom report creation, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and manage cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Austin, Texas business in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or enhancement process including:

  • System Review
    Review at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss additional features of the product that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Migration Design and Scheduling
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Schedule solution validation, production upgrade, and education. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and resolve compatibility issues.

  • Testing
    Plan and implement a test environment for validating the migration process.

  • System 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 organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and execute scripts to address documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for internal as well as public consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from multiple on-premises and remote sources.

  • Education
    Deliver one-on-one or group training for existing and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Act as a single point of contact for support to ensure effective and cost-effective resolution of issues made possible by familiarity with your particular situation.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the support of seasoned experts who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly instead of supervising less experienced consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the use of modules included with the core GP system but are not now being used. In addition, recommend third-party products designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.

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

  • Customizations
    Build big and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform specific functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist your business to enhance your infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure expertise available from Progent include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network topology design and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability (HA) environments
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem includes diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and cloud services integrated into a seamless ERP solution. For more than two decades, Progent has provided online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server integration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint integration experts. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their first releases to their current versions, and Progent can help with cloud options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with strategic technologies cuts time and costs when helping organizations through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of advanced security and compliance experts, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, deploy, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more about Progent's remote and onsite consulting expertise in Austin, Texas for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, refer to:

Download Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting support offered by Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, click Download Datasheet: Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Software (PDF file).

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