Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a lengthier history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active installations globally. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades long enough that they are now using legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from new customers is that they have trouble locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and extract the maximum business value from the application.

The longer an organization attempts to make do with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure becomes. If physical host servers or storage systems fail, there may be no equivalent devices on the market to use as substitutes. When versions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates stop being developed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the volume of pieces involved in the project. And the price tag suggested for a migration may be through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's seasoned professionals have provided advanced and affordable remote consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep experience with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration talent, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your Chatsworth, California business optimize the benefit of GP.

We become partners with our clients and start by understanding their needs. Once we have familiarity with the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services may include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a wide range of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications within your company, custom report creation, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize business value and manage cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Chatsworth, California company in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss additional features available on the product that might be suitable for your organization.

  • Migration Design and Timing
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Identify custom development and add-on products. Predict and resolve compatibility problems.

  • Testing
    Plan and configure a pilot system for validating the migration project.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest release to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.

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

  • Education
    Provide one-on-one or classroom style training for current and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Act as a single point of contact for support to deliver dependable and affordable resolution of problems thanks to familiarity with your particular situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the support of seasoned experts who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent can do the jobs you require directly rather than supervising less experienced consultants or internal IT personnel. Key areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the use of modules included with the basic GP platform but are not currently being utilized. Also, suggest third-party products written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build custom integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce redundant entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create big and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform specific functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help you to enhance your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure expertise offered by Progent include:
  • Requirements assessment and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability environments
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
A modern Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and cloud services integrated into a cohesive ERP solution. For more than two decades, Progent's consultants have provided remote and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development consultants. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first versions to their current versions, and Progent supports cloud SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic technologies cuts time and expense when guiding businesses through every phase of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, implement, and manage a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more information about Progent's online and onsite support services in Chatsworth, California for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Chatsworth, CA business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.