Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a longer history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades to the point that they now find themselves running legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a common theme we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants who can provide guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP system affordably and get the maximum benefit out of the software.

The longer an organization tries to limp along with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process becomes. When server hardware or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being released. Current editions of SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an update of their Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the volume of components involved in the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have provided high-level and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all releases of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Boise, Idaho business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and begin by understanding their needs. Once we have an understanding of the IT environment and the areas for improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations can involve an upgrade to a more current and supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a broad range of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software within your company, custom report creation, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize strategic value and control cost.

Progent can assist your Boise, Idaho business in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement project including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss other capabilities available on GP that may be suitable for your business.

  • Migration Design and Timing
    Create a complete migration plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve compatibility problems.

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

  • System Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and execute scripts to resolve known issues.

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

  • Training
    Deliver individual or classroom style training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Act as a single contact for expertise to ensure effective and cost-effective handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific environment.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent offers the help of top-tier consultants who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly rather than supervising less experienced consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the use of modules that come with the core GP system but are not currently being used. Also, recommend third-party add-ons written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid duplicate entry and increase accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build major and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle specific business functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help your business to enhance your infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure expertise provided by Progent include:
  • Needs assessment and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability environments
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and cloud services integrated into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For over 20 years, Progent has provided remote and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint development experts. Progent has worked with these products from their initial releases to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and application development services.

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with core technologies saves time and costs when guiding businesses through each phase of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced security and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and database administrators who can help you to design, deploy, and manage a productive Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To learn more about Progent's remote and onsite support expertise in Boise, Idaho for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:

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

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Boise, ID business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.