Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a lengthier track record than virtually 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 widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations globally. A number of businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades to the point that they are now running legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from new clients is that they have trouble finding veteran Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and derive the most business value from the application.

The more a business attempts to limp along with legacy versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process tends to be. If physical host servers or disk systems fail, there could be no equivalent devices available to replace them. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates are no longer released. Current releases of SQL Server may not work with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the number of components involved in the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for a migration may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned professionals have provided high-level and economical online consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By offering deep experience with all releases of Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Brighton, United Kingdom business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our clients and start by understanding their needs. After gaining familiarity with the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations may involve a migration to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules from a broad range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software within your company, custom report creation, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize business value and minimize expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Brighton, United Kingdom business in each phase of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:

  • System Assessment
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss other features available on GP that might be suitable for your organization.

  • Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
    Create a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Schedule solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

  • Testing
    Design and configure a pilot system for validating the migration project.

  • System Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current release to assure 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. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and execute scripts to address documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from multiple on-premises and external repositories.

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

  • Support
    Act as a single point of contact for expertise to ensure effective and cost-effective resolution of problems thanks to familiarity with your particular environment.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent offers the help of seasoned experts who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent can do the work you require directly instead of managing less experienced consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the use of modules that come with the basic GP system but are not now being used. Also, recommend third-party add-ons written exclusively for Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce redundant entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create big and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform various functions not handled 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 deployment model including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates diverse application platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and cloud products integrated into a cohesive ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered remote and onsite help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development experts. Progent has worked with these products from their first versions to their current editions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and application development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms cuts time and costs when guiding organizations through every aspect of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and information assurance experts, business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to plan, deploy, and manage a well-tuned Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more about Progent's online and on-premises support expertise in Brighton, United Kingdom for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:

Read/Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting expertise available from Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, click Download Datasheet: Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Brighton, #(StateShortStr) business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.