Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP systems 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 have been able to postpone upgrades long enough that they now find themselves using legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time locating experienced Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and extract the maximum business value out of the software.

The longer a business tries to limp along with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure tends to be. When physical host servers or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent devices 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 distributed. The latest editions of SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products like Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the number of components there are to the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for a migration may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested experts have delivered advanced and affordable remote consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state across the U.S. By combining deep experience with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Birmingham, Alabama business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. Once we have familiarity with the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services can include an upgrade to a newer and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, full platform and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a broad array of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software within your company, custom report writing, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize business value and minimize expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Birmingham, Alabama business in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement process including:

  • Deployment Review
    Review at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose additional capabilities available on the product that might be suitable for your organization.

  • Migration Planning and Timing
    Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

  • Testing
    Plan and implement a test system for proving the upgrade process.

  • Environment Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current version to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

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

  • Education
    Provide one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Provide a single point of contact for support to deliver consistent and affordable handling of problems thanks to familiarity with your particular environment.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier consultants who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent can do the work you need directly instead of supervising less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Important areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the use of modules included with the basic GP platform but are not currently being used. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create special connections between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce duplicate data entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create big and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform specific functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist you to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure services available from Progent include:
  • Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture design and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability environments
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem includes diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and cloud services integrated into a cohesive ERP solution. For more than 20 years, Progent's consultants have provided online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server configuration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent has worked with these products from their initial versions to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and development services.

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms saves time and expense when guiding businesses through each phase of updating their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior security and compliance experts, business continuity preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, deploy, and manage a modern Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
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Read/Download Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting 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 Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Birmingham, AL business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.