Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a longer history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. A number of organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be risky. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from new clients is that they have trouble locating veteran Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP system affordably and derive the maximum business value 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. If server hardware or storage systems break down, there could be no equivalent hardware on the market to replace them. When versions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security updates stop being released. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the number of components there are to the project. And the cost quoted for a migration may be through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have provided high-level and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Chattanooga, Tennessee business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our customers and begin by listening to their needs. After gaining an understanding of the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services can involve a migration to a more current and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user training, full system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications within your company, custom report creation, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and control expense.

Progent's consultants can assist your Chattanooga, Tennessee business in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

  • Deployment Review
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss additional capabilities available on GP that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Migration Design and Scheduling
    Develop a complete migration plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage compatibility issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and configure a pilot system for proving the migration process.

  • Environment Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure continuing support services from Microsoft and to make all current features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and run scripts to resolve known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for private as well as external use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from diverse local and remote repositories.

  • Training
    Deliver individual or group training for current and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Act as a single contact for expertise to ensure effective and affordable resolution of issues made possible by familiarity with your particular environment.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned experts who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent can do the jobs you need directly instead of supervising less experienced consultants or internal IT personnel. Key areas where Progent can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the use of software modules that come with the basic GP system but are not now being utilized. Also, suggest third-party products written exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid redundant entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create big and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various business functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your network infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services offered by Progent include:
  • Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology planning and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability (HA) architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • business continuity preparedness
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
A modern Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and cloud products integrated into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For over two decades, Progent has delivered online and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development experts. Progent has supported these products from their initial releases to their latest versions, and Progent can help with cloud SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and application development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization consultants. This experience with core technologies saves time and costs when guiding organizations through every aspect of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to design, deploy, and maintain a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
For more information about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting expertise in Chattanooga, Tennessee for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:

Read/Download Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting services offered by Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, select Download Datasheet: Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Chattanooga, TN business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.