Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers globally. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves running legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time locating experienced Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP system efficiently and get the most business value out of the software.

The more a business tries to limp along with legacy versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure tends to be. If physical host servers or storage systems fail, there may be no suitable hardware available to use as substitutes. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being developed. The latest editions of SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Innovative products such as Power BI may not run. Businesses considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the number of components involved in the project. And the cost suggested for a migration may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided high-level and affordable remote integration consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state in the U.S. By offering in-depth familiarity with all versions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Bakersfield, California business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and begin by listening to their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide range of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications within your company, custom report writing, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with each Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize business value and control expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Bakersfield, California company in every facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement project including:

  • Deployment Review
    Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now running and discuss other features available on the product that might be suitable for your organization.

  • Migration Planning and Scheduling
    Create a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve integration issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and implement a pilot environment for validating the upgrade project.

  • System Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and run scripts to address known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal and external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from multiple local and remote sources.

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

  • Support
    Provide a single point of contact for support to deliver effective and affordable resolution of problems thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned consultants who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent can do the work you need directly rather than supervising less experienced consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the use of modules included with the core GP platform but are not now being used. Also, recommend third-party products written exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build special connections between Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid redundant entry and increase accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build big and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various functions not handled by standard GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist your business to enhance your infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure expertise offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • business continuity preparedness
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates multiple software platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and cloud products combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent has delivered online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development experts. Progent has supported these products from their initial versions to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.

Progent also has a long history of providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with strategic technologies saves time and costs when helping businesses through each aspect of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior security and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and database administrators who can help you to design, deploy, and manage a productive Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
For more information about Progent's online and onsite consulting expertise in Bakersfield, California for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, see:

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

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Bakersfield, CA business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.