Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a lengthier history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations globally. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and rickety network infrastructure.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 theme we hear from new customers is that they have a hard time finding veteran Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system affordably and get the most business value from the software.

The more a business attempts to limp along with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure becomes. When physical host servers or storage systems break down, there may be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security updates are no longer released. Current editions of SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an update of their Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the volume of pieces there are to the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered advanced and affordable remote integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all releases of Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Austin, Texas business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our customers and start by listening to their needs. Once we have an understanding of the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services may include a migration to a newer and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad array of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software within your organization, custom report creation, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize business value and manage expense.

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

  • System Review
    Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now running and discuss other capabilities available on the product that may be suitable for your business.

  • Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that avoids business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Predict and manage compatibility issues.

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

  • Environment Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest 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. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for private as well as external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from multiple local and external repositories.

  • Education
    Provide individual or group training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Provide a single point of contact for expertise to ensure consistent and cost-effective handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific environment.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent offers the help of top-tier experts who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent can do the work you require directly instead of managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent can deliver Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the use of software modules that come with the core GP system but are not now being used. Also, suggest third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build special connections between Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid duplicate entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build big and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist your business to enhance your network infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure services provided by Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network topology planning and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability (HA) architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem includes multiple software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products integrated into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For more than 20 years, Progent's consultants have delivered online and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server integration experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial versions to their current versions, and Progent can help with cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online deployment and development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This experience with strategic IT platforms saves time and expense when guiding businesses through each aspect of upgrading their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of senior security and compliance engineers, disaster recovery planning experts, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, deploy, and manage a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To learn more about Progent's online and onsite consulting services in Austin, Texas for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Austin, TX business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.