Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a longer heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. A number of businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and derive the maximum benefit out of the application.

The longer a business attempts to limp along with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process tends to be. When physical host servers or storage systems fail, there may be no equivalent devices available to replace them. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security patches stop being developed. The latest editions of SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools like Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an update of their Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the volume of components involved in the project. And the price tag quoted for a migration may be astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested experts have delivered advanced and affordable remote consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state across the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all releases of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Charleston, South Carolina business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our clients and start by understanding their needs. After gaining familiarity with the IT situation and the areas for improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations may include a migration to a newer and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide array of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business software within your company, custom report writing, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with each Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize business value and manage expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Charleston, South Carolina company in each phase of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:

  • System Review
    Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose other features of the product that might be suitable for your business.

  • Migration Design and Scheduling
    Create a complete migration plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and education. Identify customizations and add-on products. Predict and manage compatibility issues.

  • Testing
    Design and implement a pilot system for proving the upgrade project.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to address documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for private and external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from diverse on-premises and external sources.

  • Education
    Deliver individual or classroom style training for current and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Act as a single contact for expertise to ensure dependable and affordable handling of issues made possible by close understanding of your specific environment.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of seasoned experts who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent can do the jobs you require directly rather than supervising less knowledgeable consultants or in-house IT personnel. Key areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the use of software modules that come with the core GP system but are not now being used. In addition, recommend third-party products designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to reduce redundant data entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and simple customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle specific functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist 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. Infrastructure expertise provided by Progent include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability (HA) environments
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem includes multiple application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and cloud products integrated into a cohesive ERP solution. For over 20 years, Progent has provided remote and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint integration consultants. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial releases to their current editions, and Progent supports cloud-based options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online migration and application development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with core technologies cuts time and costs when helping businesses through each aspect of upgrading their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of senior cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, business continuity preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, implement, and maintain a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more information about Progent's remote and on-premises support services in Charleston, South Carolina for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Charleston, SC business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.