Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations globally. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades to the point that they are now running legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from new clients is that they have trouble locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP system affordably and derive the maximum business value from the software.

The longer an organization tries to limp along with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process becomes. When physical host servers or disk systems fail, there may be no suitable devices on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches are no longer released. The latest releases of SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the number of components involved in the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Offered by 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 affordable remote consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all editions of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Centennial, Colorado business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our customers and begin by understanding their needs. After gaining familiarity with the environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations may involve an upgrade to a more current and supported version of Dynamics GP, simple user education, full platform and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules from a broad range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications within your organization, custom report creation, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and manage expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Centennial, Colorado business in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement initiative including:

  • Deployment Review
    Review at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are now using and propose other features available on the product that might be suitable for your business.

  • Upgrade Design and Timing
    Create a complete migration plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Specify customizations and add-on products. Predict and resolve integration problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and configure a pilot environment for proving the migration process.

  • System Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all current features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prepare data and execute scripts to resolve known issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for private and public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and remote sources.

  • Education
    Deliver individual or group training for existing and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Act as a single contact for expertise to ensure effective and affordable handling of issues thanks to familiarity with your particular situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent offers the support of top-tier consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent can do the jobs you require directly instead of supervising less experienced consultants or internal IT personnel. Important areas where Progent can provide Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the use of modules that come with the basic GP platform but are not now being utilized. Also, suggest third-party add-ons written specifically for Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid redundant entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build major and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to handle various business functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist you to enhance your network infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure expertise available from Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network topology design and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • business continuity preparedness
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and cloud services integrated into a cohesive ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent's consultants have provided online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server integration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint development experts. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their initial versions to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online deployment and development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic technologies saves time and expense when guiding organizations through every phase of updating their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and database administrators who can help you to design, deploy, and manage a productive Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To learn more information about Progent's online and on-premises consulting services in Centennial, Colorado for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Centennial, CO business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.