Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active customers globally. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades long enough that they are now running legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a common theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble locating experienced Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and derive the maximum benefit from the software.

The longer a business attempts to limp along with legacy versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process becomes. When physical host servers or storage systems break down, there may be no suitable devices on the market to replace them. When editions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security patches stop being distributed. The latest editions of SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the volume of pieces there are to the project. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered advanced and economical online integration consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Charlotte, North Caroline business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our clients and begin by listening to their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations can involve an upgrade to a more current and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, full platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a broad range of vendors that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software used by company, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with each Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize strategic value and manage expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Charlotte, North Caroline business in every phase of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now running and discuss additional features of the product that may be helpful to your business.

  • Migration Design and Scheduling
    Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve integration problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and configure a pilot environment for proving the migration project.

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

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from multiple on-premises and external repositories.

  • Training
    Provide one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Provide a single contact for expertise to deliver consistent and cost-effective handling of issues made possible by close understanding of your particular situation.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the support of top-tier consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you need directly rather than supervising less experienced consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can provide Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the deployment of modules included with the core GP system but are not now being used. In addition, recommend third-party add-ons written specifically for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create special connections between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce duplicate entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create big and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to handle specific business functions not addressed by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist you to upgrade your infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services available from Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture design and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
A modern Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and cloud products integrated into a seamless ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent has delivered online and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development experts. Progent has supported these products from their initial releases to their latest editions, and Progent supports cloud SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with core technologies cuts time and costs when guiding organizations through each phase of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and compliance experts, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and database administrators who can assist you to design, implement, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
For more about Progent's remote and on-premises support services in Charlotte, North Caroline for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, see:

Download Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting support offered by Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, click Download Datasheet: Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Charlotte, NC business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.