Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a lengthier history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a common theme we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and extract the most business value out of the software.

The longer an organization tries to make do with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process tends to be. If server hardware or disk systems break down, there may be no equivalent devices available to replace them. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security patches stop being developed. Current editions of SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the project. And the price tag quoted for a migration may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered high-level and economical online integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all releases of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration talent, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your Chatsworth, California business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and begin by understanding their needs. Once we have an understanding of the situation and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services may involve an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a wide range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications within your company, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize strategic value and manage cost.

Progent can help your Chatsworth, California company in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization project including:

  • System Assessment
    Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now running and propose other features available on GP that might be suitable for your organization.

  • Upgrade Design and Timing
    Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and training. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage integration issues.

  • Testing
    Design and configure a pilot system for proving the migration project.

  • System Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest release 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 databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to address documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple on-premises and remote sources.

  • Education
    Provide one-on-one or group training for current and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Provide a single contact for expertise to ensure consistent and cost-effective handling of problems made possible by familiarity with your specific situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the help of top-tier experts who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly instead of supervising less knowledgeable consultants or in-house staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the use of software modules that come with the basic GP platform but are not now being used. In addition, recommend third-party products written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build special integrations between Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce duplicate entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various business functions that are not addressed by standard GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help you to upgrade your network infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure services available from Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs analysis and site inventory
  • Network architecture design and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Managing iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability solutions
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and cloud products integrated into a cohesive ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent's consultants have provided online and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first releases to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development services.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This experience with strategic IT platforms saves time and costs when guiding businesses through each aspect of upgrading their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the support of senior security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to plan, deploy, and maintain a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To find out more information about Progent's online and onsite consulting expertise in Chatsworth, California for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Chatsworth, CA business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.