Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a lengthier history than virtually any other ERP solution written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich 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 organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves running legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is risky. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and derive the most business value out of the software.

The more an organization tries to limp along with legacy versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure becomes. When server hardware or storage systems break down, there could be no suitable devices available to use as substitutes. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates stop being developed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an update of their Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the number of components there are to the project. And the price tag suggested for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have provided advanced and economical online consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state across the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Bristol, United Kingdom business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our customers and begin by understanding their needs. Once we have an understanding of the situation and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations can involve a migration to a more current and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, full system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products from a broad range of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and control cost.

Progent's consultants can help your Bristol, United Kingdom business in each facet of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement project including:

  • System Review
    Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss additional capabilities of GP that may be suitable for your business.

  • Upgrade Design and Scheduling
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that avoids business disruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and training. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage compatibility issues.

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

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all current features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and execute scripts to resolve known issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for private and external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple on-premises and external repositories.

  • Training
    Provide individual or group training for existing and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Act as a single contact for support to ensure consistent and cost-effective handling of problems made possible by familiarity with your specific situation.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent offers the support of seasoned consultants who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly instead of managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the use of modules included with the core GP platform but are not now being utilized. Also, suggest third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce duplicate data entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build major and simple customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform specific functions not addressed by standard GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help your business to enhance your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure expertise available from Progent include:
  • Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture design and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability environments
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment includes multiple software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and cloud products combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent has delivered online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server integration experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first releases to their current versions, 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 seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms cuts time and expense when helping businesses through each aspect of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced security and compliance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can help you to design, implement, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To learn more information about Progent's remote and onsite consulting expertise in Bristol, United Kingdom for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:

Read/Download Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting services offered by Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Bristol, #(StateShortStr) business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.