Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a lengthier heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers globally. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves running legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble locating experienced Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and extract the maximum benefit out of the software.

The more an organization tries to make do with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure becomes. When physical host servers or disk systems fail, there could be no suitable devices available to replace them. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security patches are no longer distributed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Innovative products like Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for a migration may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for 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 in the U.S. By combining deep experience with all versions of Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Brisbane, Queensland business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our customers and begin by understanding their needs. Once we have familiarity with the IT situation and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services can include a migration to a more current and fully supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user training, full system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a wide array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications used by organization, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and control cost.

Progent's consultants can help your Brisbane, Queensland company in every phase of your Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement project including:

  • System Review
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are now running and propose other features of GP that may be suitable for your business.

  • Upgrade Design and Scheduling
    Develop a complete migration plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve compatibility issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and configure a pilot system for proving the upgrade project.

  • System Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all current features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for internal as well as public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple on-premises and external sources.

  • Education
    Provide one-on-one or group training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Provide a single point of contact for support to ensure effective and affordable handling of issues thanks to familiarity with your particular environment.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of seasoned experts who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you need directly rather than managing less experienced consultants or in-house staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the use of software modules that come with the basic GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party products written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create special connections between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to avoid duplicate data entry and improve accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Create major and simple customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help you to enhance your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture design and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and cloud products combined into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For more than 20 years, Progent has delivered online and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server development consultants. Progent has worked with these products from their first versions to their latest versions, and Progent can help with cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms saves time and expense when helping businesses through every phase of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, implement, and maintain a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To learn more information about Progent's online and on-premises support services in Brisbane, Queensland for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, see:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Brisbane, QLD business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.