Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a longer history than virtually any other ERP solution made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured 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 businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades to the point that they are now running legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system affordably and extract the maximum business value from the software.

The more a business tries to limp along with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure becomes. If server hardware or disk systems fail, there may be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When releases of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates are no longer developed. Current editions of SQL Server may not work with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the number of components involved in the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for a migration may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have provided high-level and affordable remote integration consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state in the U.S. By combining deep experience with all releases of Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Bakersfield, California business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our customers and start by understanding their needs. Once we have an understanding of the situation and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a newer and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a wide array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications within your organization, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with each Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and minimize cost.

Progent's consultants can help your Bakersfield, California company in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization initiative including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss other capabilities available on the product that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Migration Design and Scheduling
    Create a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

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

  • System Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and execute scripts to address documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for private and public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from multiple on-premises and external repositories.

  • Training
    Provide individual or group training for current and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Provide a single point of contact for expertise to deliver consistent and affordable resolution of problems made possible by familiarity with your particular situation.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent can provide 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 work you require directly rather than supervising less knowledgeable consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the use of software modules that come with the basic GP system but are not now being utilized. Also, recommend third-party products written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce redundant data entry and improve accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Create big and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform various functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist your business to enhance your network infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services provided by Progent include:
  • Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture planning and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability (HA) architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates diverse application platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and cloud products integrated into a cohesive ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent's consultants have provided online and onsite help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server development experts. Progent has worked with these products from their first releases to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development services.

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic technologies saves time and costs when guiding businesses through every aspect of updating their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of advanced cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery planning experts, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and database administrators who can help you to design, implement, and manage a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To learn more about Progent's online and on-premises consulting expertise in Bakersfield, California for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Bakersfield, CA business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.