Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than virtually any other ERP platform made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers globally. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now using legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a common theme we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and derive the most business value out of the application.

The more an organization tries to make do with legacy versions of Microsoft 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 hardware on the market to replace them. When editions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, critical security updates are no longer developed. Current releases of SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the number of components involved in the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered high-level and affordable remote consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Brighton, United Kingdom business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our clients and start by understanding their needs. Once we have familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations may involve an upgrade to a newer and supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user training, full platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a wide array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software used by company, custom report writing, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and control cost.

Progent can assist your Brighton, United Kingdom company in every facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement project including:

  • Deployment Review
    Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose additional features available on the product that might be helpful to your business.

  • Upgrade Planning and Timing
    Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and education. Specify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve compatibility issues.

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

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prepare data and execute scripts to address known issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal and external use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and remote sources.

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

  • Support Services
    Provide a single point of contact for expertise to deliver effective and cost-effective handling of problems thanks to familiarity with your particular environment.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the help of top-tier consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent can do the work you need directly instead of managing less experienced consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the deployment of modules that come with the basic GP system but are not now being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party products written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce duplicate data entry and improve accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Create major and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to handle various functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help your business to enhance your network infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model 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 implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability (HA) architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem includes multiple software platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and cloud services integrated into a cohesive ERP solution. For more than two decades, Progent has provided online and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server integration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development consultants. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first releases to their current editions, and Progent supports cloud options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and development services.

Progent also has a long history of providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with core technologies cuts time and costs when guiding organizations through every phase of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced security and information assurance experts, business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, deploy, and manage a productive Dynamics GP solution.

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Brighton, #(StateShortStr) business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.