Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a lengthier track record than almost any other ERP platform written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades to the point that they are now using legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be risky. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from new customers is that they have a hard time locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants who can provide guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP system affordably and get the maximum business value out of the application.
The more a business tries to limp along with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure tends to be. If physical host servers or storage systems fail, there could be no suitable hardware available to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security patches stop being released. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products like Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an update of their Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the volume of components there are to the project. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may seem astronomical.
Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned professionals have provided high-level and economical online integration consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state in the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Brighton, United Kingdom business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.
We become partners with our clients and start by understanding their needs. After gaining an understanding of the IT environment and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations can involve a migration to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a broad array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software used by company, custom report writing, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with every Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize business value and minimize expense.
Progent's consultants can assist your Brighton, United Kingdom business in every phase of your Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement initiative including:
- Deployment Review
Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now running and discuss other features available on the product that might be suitable for your organization.
- Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
Develop a complete upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Specify custom development and add-on products. Predict and manage integration problems.
- Testing
Design and implement a test environment for validating the upgrade project.
- Environment Upgrades
Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure continuing support services from Microsoft and to have all the latest features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to address known issues.
- Custom 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 Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from multiple local and external sources.
- Training
Deliver individual or group training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.
- Support Services
Provide a single point of contact for expertise to deliver dependable and cost-effective resolution of problems thanks to close understanding of your particular situation.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly rather than managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Key areas where Progent can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
- Guidance
Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the core GP system but are not now being used. In addition, suggest third-party products written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.
- Integrations
Build custom connections between Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce redundant data entry and increase accuracy.
- Customizations
Create major and simple customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform specific functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help you to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure services available from Progent include:
- Needs analysis and site inventory
- Network architecture design and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
- Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
- Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
- Developing high-availability environments
- Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
- Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment includes diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services integrated into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For over 20 years, Progent has delivered online and onsite help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their first releases to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online migration and development expertise.
Progent also has a long history of providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with core IT platforms cuts time and expense when guiding businesses through every aspect of updating their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of advanced security and compliance engineers, business continuity preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and database administrators who can help you to design, implement, and maintain a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.
Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
For more about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting services in Brighton, United Kingdom for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, visit:
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Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
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