Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than virtually any other ERP solution made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades to the point that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from prospective customers is that they have a hard time locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and derive the most benefit from the software.
The longer a business attempts to make do with legacy versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process tends to be. If physical host servers or disk systems fail, there could be no suitable devices on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security updates stop being developed. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the volume of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may seem astronomical.
Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered advanced and economical online consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to help your Calgary, Alberta business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.
We partner with our customers and begin by listening to their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations can include a migration to a more current and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, full system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a wide range of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with every Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize business value and control cost.
Progent can assist your Calgary, Alberta business in every facet of your Dynamics GP migration or customization initiative including:
- System Assessment
Review at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss other capabilities available on GP that may be suitable for your business.
- Migration Planning and Timing
Create a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Identify custom development and add-on products. Predict and resolve integration problems.
- Pilot Testing
Design and configure a pilot system for validating the migration project.
- Environment Upgrades
Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.
- Custom Reporting
Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal and public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from multiple local and external sources.
- Education
Deliver one-on-one or group training for current and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.
- Support
Provide a single contact for support to deliver dependable and affordable resolution of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the support of top-tier experts who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent can do the jobs you require directly rather than supervising less experienced consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
- Recommendations
Suggest the deployment of software modules that come with the core GP platform but are not now being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party products designed exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.
- Integrations
Create custom integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce redundant entry and improve consistency.
- Customizations
Build big and simple customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various functions that are not addressed by standard GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help your business to enhance your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, 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 (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
- Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
- Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
- Developing high-availability environments
- Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
- Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
- Performance tuning
Why Progent?
A modern Dynamics GP environment includes diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and cloud products integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over two decades, Progent has provided remote and onsite help from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server integration experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial releases to their latest versions, and Progent can help with cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and application development expertise.
Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic technologies saves time and expense when helping businesses through every phase of updating their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced security and compliance engineers, disaster recovery preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, implement, and maintain a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.
Progent's Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more about Progent's online and on-premises support services in Calgary, Alberta for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, see:
Download Progent's Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting services offered by Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Platform (PDF file).
Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Calgary, AB business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.