Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations globally. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades long enough that they are now running legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have a hard time locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment affordably and get the most business value out of the software.
The more a business tries to make do with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure becomes. If server hardware or disk systems break down, there may be no equivalent hardware available to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, critical security patches are no longer developed. Current editions of SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the volume of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for an upgrade may seem astronomical.
Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise 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 remote integration consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to help your Broomfield, Colorado business optimize the benefit of GP.
We become partners with our customers and start by listening to their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services can involve a migration to a more current and supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software within your organization, custom report writing, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with every Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and manage cost.
Progent's consultants can help your Broomfield, Colorado business in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization initiative including:
- Deployment Assessment
Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss other features available on GP that might be suitable for your organization.
- Upgrade Design and Timing
Create a complete upgrade plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Specify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve compatibility issues.
- Pilot Testing
Plan and implement a test system for validating the upgrade project.
- Environment Upgrades
Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current release to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all current features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and execute scripts to address documented issues.
- Custom Reporting
Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from diverse local and external repositories.
- Training
Deliver individual or classroom style training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.
- Support Services
Act as a single point of contact for support to deliver effective and cost-effective handling of problems made possible by close understanding of your particular environment.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned consultants who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly rather than managing less experienced consultants or internal IT personnel. Important areas where Progent can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
- Recommendations
Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the basic GP platform but are not currently being used. In addition, recommend third-party products designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.
- Integrations
Create custom integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid redundant data entry and increase accuracy.
- Customizations
Create big and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform various functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services offered by Progent's consultants include:
- Requirements analysis and site inventory
- Network architecture planning and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
- Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
- Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
- Creating high-availability architectures
- Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
- business continuity planning
- Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates diverse software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and cloud products combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For over 20 years, Progent has provided online and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange Server configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent has worked with these products from their initial versions to their latest editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.
Progent also has extensive experience providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with strategic technologies cuts time and expense when helping businesses through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior cybersecurity and information assurance experts, disaster recovery planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, implement, and manage a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.
Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To learn more about Progent's online and onsite consulting services in Broomfield, Colorado for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, visit:
Download Progent's Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting support available from Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Software (PDF file).
Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Broomfield, CO business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.