Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a lengthier history than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active installations globally. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades long enough that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and rickety network infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble locating veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment affordably and get the most business value out of the software.

The more an organization tries to limp along with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure becomes. When server hardware or disk systems fail, there could be no equivalent devices available to replace them. When editions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches are no longer released. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an update of their Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the number of components involved in the puzzle. And the cost quoted for a migration may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered advanced and economical online integration consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state across the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all versions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Bakersfield, California business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our clients and begin by understanding their needs. After gaining familiarity with the IT situation and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services can include an upgrade to a newer and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, full platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a broad array of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications within your organization, custom report creation, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with each Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize strategic value and control expense.

Progent can help your Bakersfield, California company in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or enhancement initiative including:

  • System Assessment
    Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are now using and propose additional features available on GP that might be helpful to your organization.

  • Migration Design and Scheduling
    Develop a complete upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve integration problems.

  • Testing
    Design and implement a test environment for proving the upgrade process.

  • Environment Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and run scripts to address known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for private and public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from diverse local and external repositories.

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

  • Support
    Provide a single contact for expertise to deliver consistent and affordable handling of problems thanks to close understanding of your particular situation.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the help of top-tier experts who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent can do the work you require directly rather than managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Key areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the deployment of modules that come with the basic GP system but are not currently being used. Also, recommend third-party products written specifically for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to avoid redundant entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build major and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist your business to enhance your network infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure services available from Progent include:
  • Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology design and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability (HA) environments
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates multiple software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products integrated into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For over 20 years, Progent has delivered remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent has worked with these products from their initial releases to their latest versions, and Progent can help with cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and application development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms cuts time and costs when helping organizations through every phase of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, implement, 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 information about Progent's remote and onsite consulting services in Bakersfield, California for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, see:

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

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Bakersfield, CA business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.