Microsoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made 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 worldwide. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades to the point that they are now using legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time finding veteran Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP system efficiently and get the maximum benefit from the software.
The more a business attempts to limp along with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process becomes. If server hardware or storage systems break down, there could be no suitable hardware available to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates are no longer distributed. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation 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 there are to the puzzle. And the cost suggested for a migration may seem astronomical.
Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided advanced and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By combining deep experience with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your Carlsbad, California business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.
We partner with our customers and begin by listening to their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the IT situation and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services can include an upgrade to a newer and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a broad array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by company, custom report writing, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and manage cost.
Progent's consultants can assist your Carlsbad, California business in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:
- Deployment Review
Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss other capabilities of GP that might be helpful to your organization.
- Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve integration problems.
- Pilot Testing
Plan and implement a pilot system for proving the upgrade process.
- System Updates
Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and execute scripts to address documented issues.
- Management Reporting
Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private and external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from diverse on-premises and external repositories.
- Training
Provide one-on-one or classroom style training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.
- Support Services
Provide a single contact for expertise to ensure consistent and cost-effective resolution of issues made possible by close understanding of your specific environment.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent offers the help of top-tier consultants who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you need directly rather than supervising less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Key areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
- Guidance
Suggest the use of software modules that come with the core GP platform but are not now being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party products written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.
- Integrations
Create custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to avoid duplicate data entry and increase consistency.
- Customizations
Build major and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to handle specific functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist you to upgrade your network infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure expertise available from Progent include:
- Needs analysis and site inventory
- Network architecture design and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
- Configuring security gateways and remote connections and defining security policies
- Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
- Creating high-availability (HA) solutions
- Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
- Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem includes diverse software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and public cloud products combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent has provided remote and onsite help from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their first versions to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and application development expertise.
Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with core IT platforms cuts time and expense when guiding organizations through every aspect of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced cybersecurity and compliance engineers, business continuity preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can help you to design, implement, and manage a well-tuned Dynamics GP solution.
Progent's Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To find out more information about Progent's remote and onsite consulting services in Carlsbad, California for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, see:
Download Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting expertise offered by Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, click Download Datasheet: Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Software (PDF file).
Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Carlsbad, CA business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.