Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a longer track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active customers globally. A number of organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from new customers is that they have a hard time finding experienced Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system affordably and get the most benefit out of the software.

The more a business tries to limp along with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process tends to be. If physical host servers or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security updates stop being developed. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an update of their Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the volume of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise 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 advanced and economical online integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep experience with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Brooklyn, New York business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our clients and start by understanding their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the IT situation and the areas for improvement we make our recommendations. Proposed services can include a migration to a newer and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a wide array of vendors that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by company, custom report creation, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and control cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Brooklyn, New York business in every phase of your Dynamics GP migration or customization project including:

  • System Assessment
    Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose other features of the product that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Upgrade Design and Timing
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and configure a test environment for proving the migration process.

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

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private and public consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from diverse on-premises and remote repositories.

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

  • Support
    Provide a single contact for expertise to ensure consistent and affordable resolution of problems made possible by close understanding of your specific environment.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned experts who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent can do the jobs you need directly rather than managing less knowledgeable consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the deployment of modules included with the core GP platform but are not currently being utilized. Also, recommend third-party products designed specifically for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create special connections between Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid redundant entry and improve accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Create big and simple customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform specific functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist you to upgrade your infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services provided by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture planning and implementation (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 architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment includes diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have delivered remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange Server integration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent has supported these products from their initial releases to their current editions, and Progent supports cloud SaaS options by providing 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 infrastructure consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with core technologies cuts time and expense when helping organizations through each phase of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior cybersecurity and information assurance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity planning experts, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can help you to design, implement, and manage a well-tuned Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To find out more about Progent's online and onsite support services in Brooklyn, New York for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:

Read/Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting support offered by Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, click Download Datasheet: Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Brooklyn, NY business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.