Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, sports a longer heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades long enough that they are now running legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be risky. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from new clients is that they have trouble locating veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and get the maximum benefit out of the application.
The longer a business attempts to make do with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process tends to be. When physical host servers or storage systems fail, there could be no equivalent hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates stop being developed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Power BI may not run. Businesses considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of pieces involved in the project. And the price tag quoted for a migration may seem astronomical.
Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided high-level and economical online consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state across the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Brisbane, Queensland business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.
We become partners with our clients and begin by listening to their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may involve a migration to a more current and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, full system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a broad array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software within your company, custom report writing, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our goal with each Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and minimize cost.
Progent can help your Brisbane, Queensland business in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or enhancement project including:
- System Assessment
Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss other capabilities available on GP that may be suitable for your business.
- Migration Design and Scheduling
Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve compatibility issues.
- Testing
Design and implement a pilot environment for validating the upgrade process.
- System Upgrades
Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to assure continuing support services from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and run scripts to address documented issues.
- Custom Reporting
Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from diverse local and remote repositories.
- Education
Deliver individual or classroom style training for existing and new users of Dynamics GP.
- Support
Provide a single point of contact for support to ensure consistent and cost-effective resolution of problems made possible by close understanding of your specific situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier experts who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent can do the jobs you need directly instead of supervising less experienced consultants or in-house staff. Important areas where Progent can provide Dynamics GP expertise include:
- Recommendations
Recommend the use of software modules included with the basic GP system but are not currently being used. In addition, suggest third-party products written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.
- Integrations
Create special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce redundant entry and increase accuracy.
- Customizations
Build major and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to handle specific functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist your business to enhance your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services available from Progent include:
- Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
- Network architecture planning and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
- Configuring security gateways and remote connections and defining security policies
- Managing iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
- Developing high-availability environments
- Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
- Disaster recovery planning
- Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and cloud products combined into a seamless ERP solution. For more than 20 years, Progent has provided remote and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial releases to their latest editions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.
Progent also has a long history of delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization consultants. This experience with strategic technologies cuts time and costs when helping organizations through each aspect of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and compliance engineers, disaster recovery preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, deploy, and maintain a modern Dynamics GP ecosystem.
Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
For more information about Progent's online and onsite support expertise in Brisbane, Queensland for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:
Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting services offered by Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Platform (PDF file).
Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Brisbane, QLD business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.