Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a lengthier history than almost any other ERP platform written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades long enough that they now find themselves using legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble locating experienced Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and get the most benefit from the application.

The more a business attempts to limp along with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process tends to be. If server hardware or storage systems fail, there could be no suitable devices available to use as substitutes. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates stop being developed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an update of their Dynamics GP environment can be overwhelmed by the volume of pieces involved in the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have provided high-level and affordable remote integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Chattanooga, Tennessee business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. Once we have an understanding of the environment and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services can involve an upgrade to a more current and supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user education, full system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a broad range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and manage expense.

Progent can assist your Chattanooga, Tennessee company in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or enhancement process including:

  • System Assessment
    Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss other features of GP that might be suitable for your business.

  • Upgrade Design and Scheduling
    Create a complete upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and training. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and manage compatibility issues.

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

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

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for private as well as public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from diverse local and external sources.

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

  • Support
    Provide a single point of contact for support to deliver effective and affordable handling of issues made possible by close understanding of your specific situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the help of top-tier experts who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you need directly instead of managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the use of modules included with the basic GP platform but are not now being used. Also, recommend third-party add-ons written exclusively for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build custom connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce redundant data entry and increase accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build major and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform specific functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help your business to enhance your infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure expertise provided by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs analysis and site inventory
  • Network topology planning and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Managing iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability architectures
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates multiple application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and cloud services integrated into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have delivered remote and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint integration experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first releases to their latest versions, and Progent can help with cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with core IT platforms cuts time and expense when helping businesses through each aspect of updating their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and information assurance experts, business continuity planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, implement, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To find out more information about Progent's online and on-premises support expertise in Chattanooga, Tennessee for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, see:

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

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Chattanooga, TN business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.