Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a longer heritage than virtually any other ERP platform written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active installations globally. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now using legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble finding veteran Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and extract the maximum benefit out of the software.

The longer an organization tries to limp along with legacy versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure tends to be. If server hardware or storage systems break down, there could be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security updates stop being developed. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an update of their Dynamics GP environment are often overwhelmed by the number of pieces involved in the project. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided high-level and economical online integration consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state in the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all releases of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration talent, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Broomfield, Colorado business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our customers and start by understanding their needs. After gaining familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may involve an upgrade to a newer and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products from a broad array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software within your organization, custom report writing, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize business value and minimize expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Broomfield, Colorado business in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

  • Deployment Review
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss additional features of GP that may be suitable for your business.

  • Migration Planning and Timing
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and training. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and manage compatibility problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and implement a test environment for validating the upgrade process.

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to address known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for private as well as external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating information from diverse on-premises and remote repositories.

  • Education
    Provide one-on-one or group training for existing and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Act as a single contact for support to ensure effective and cost-effective handling of issues thanks to familiarity with your particular situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent offers the help of seasoned experts who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent can do the work you require directly rather than supervising less experienced consultants or internal staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the use of modules included with the basic GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party products written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build special connections between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to avoid duplicate data entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform various functions not addressed by standard GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist you to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure services provided by Progent include:
  • Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Managing iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability (HA) solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem includes diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent has delivered remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent has supported these products from their initial releases to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization consultants. This experience with strategic IT platforms saves time and expense when guiding businesses through each aspect of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior cybersecurity and compliance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to design, implement, and manage a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To learn more about Progent's remote and on-premises support expertise in Broomfield, Colorado for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, see:

Read/Download Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting expertise available from Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Broomfield, CO business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.