Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a longer track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations globally. A number of businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades to the point that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be risky. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from new customers is that they have trouble locating veteran Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP system affordably and get the most business value from the software.

The more an organization attempts to limp along with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure becomes. When server hardware or storage systems fail, there could be no suitable hardware on the market to replace them. When versions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security updates are no longer distributed. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an update of their Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have provided advanced and affordable remote consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state across the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Birmingham, Alabama business optimize the benefit of GP.

We become partners with our clients and start by understanding their needs. Once we have an understanding of the IT situation and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations may include a migration to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products from a broad array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software within your organization, custom report writing, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and manage cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Birmingham, Alabama business in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization initiative including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Review at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are now running and propose additional features of GP that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Migration Design and Scheduling
    Create a complete upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and training. Identify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve integration issues.

  • Testing
    Design and configure a test environment for proving the migration project.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to address known issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple on-premises and remote sources.

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

  • Support Services
    Provide a single point of contact for support to ensure dependable and affordable resolution of problems thanks to familiarity with your specific environment.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent offers the help of seasoned consultants who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly rather than supervising less experienced consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the deployment of modules that come with the basic GP platform but are not now being used. In addition, suggest third-party products designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build special integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid duplicate data entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build major and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions that are not addressed by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help your business to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure services offered by Progent include:
  • Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability (HA) environments
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Dynamics GP environment includes multiple software platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and cloud services combined into a seamless ERP solution. For more than 20 years, Progent has provided online and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development experts. Progent has worked with these products from their first releases to their current versions, and Progent can help with cloud-based options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with strategic IT platforms saves time and expense when helping organizations through each phase of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior cybersecurity and information assurance experts, disaster recovery planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can help you to design, deploy, and manage a well-tuned Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To find out more information about Progent's online and on-premises support services in Birmingham, Alabama for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Birmingham, AL business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.