Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a lengthier heritage than almost any other ERP platform made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers globally. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades long enough that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and rickety network infrastructure. This is risky. At the same time, a common theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and extract the most business value from the software.
The longer a business tries to make do with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process tends to be. If server hardware or disk systems break down, there could be no suitable devices available to replace them. When versions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security updates are no longer distributed. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Power BI may not run. Businesses considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment are often overwhelmed by the number of pieces involved in the project. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may be through the roof.
Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered advanced and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Bristol, United Kingdom business optimize the benefit of GP.
We partner with our clients and start by understanding their needs. After gaining familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations may involve an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products from a broad range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software within your organization, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with each Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize strategic value and minimize cost.
Progent's consultants can assist your Bristol, United Kingdom business in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization initiative including:
- System Assessment
Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose other capabilities available on GP that may be suitable for your organization.
- Migration Planning and Timing
Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Specify customizations and add-on products. Predict and manage compatibility issues.
- Testing
Plan and implement a test environment for validating the migration project.
- Environment Upgrades
Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all current features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and execute scripts to address documented issues.
- Custom Reporting
Create reports and or custom dashboards for private and public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating information from diverse local and external repositories.
- Training
Provide individual or classroom style training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.
- Support
Provide a single contact for support to deliver dependable and cost-effective handling of problems thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the support of top-tier consultants who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly rather than supervising less knowledgeable consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent can provide Dynamics GP support services include:
- Guidance
Recommend the deployment of software modules included with the basic GP system but are not now being used. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.
- Integrations
Create special integrations between Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid duplicate data entry and increase consistency.
- Customizations
Build big and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle specific functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist you to enhance your network infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services provided by Progent's consultants include:
- Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
- Network architecture planning and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
- Setting up firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
- Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
- Creating high-availability (HA) solutions
- Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
- business continuity preparedness
- Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Dynamics GP environment incorporates multiple application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services combined into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have delivered online and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server configuration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server integration experts. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their initial 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 services.
Progent also has a long history of providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic technologies saves time and costs when guiding businesses through each phase of upgrading their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to design, deploy, and maintain a well-tuned Dynamics GP environment.
Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To learn more about Progent's online and onsite support services in Bristol, United Kingdom for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, visit:
Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting support offered by Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, click Download Datasheet: Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Platform (PDF file).
Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Bristol, #(StateShortStr) business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.