Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally branded 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 proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades to the point that they are now running legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a common theme we hear from new clients is that they have trouble finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and extract the most business value out of the application.

The more an organization tries to make do with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure tends to be. When physical host servers or storage systems break down, there may be no suitable hardware available to replace them. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security updates stop being developed. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products like Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the number of pieces involved in the project. And the price tag quoted for a migration may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have provided high-level and affordable remote integration consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all releases of Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Chattanooga, Tennessee business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and start by understanding their needs. After gaining familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of 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 Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications within your organization, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with each Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and manage expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Chattanooga, Tennessee business in each facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization initiative including:

  • System Review
    Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose additional features of the product that may be suitable for your business.

  • Upgrade Planning and Timing
    Develop a complete upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage integration issues.

  • Testing
    Plan and implement a test environment for validating the upgrade process.

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure continuing support services from Microsoft and to have all the latest features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prepare data and run scripts to address known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for internal and external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from multiple local and external sources.

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

  • Support
    Provide a single contact for support to deliver dependable and cost-effective resolution of issues thanks to familiarity with 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 solutions since version 1. Progent can do the work you require directly instead of managing less experienced consultants or internal IT personnel. Key areas where Progent can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the use of software modules included with the basic GP platform but are not now being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party products designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid redundant entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform various business functions not addressed by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help your business to enhance your infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure services available from Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture design and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Managing iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment includes diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and public cloud products combined into a seamless ERP solution. For more than 20 years, Progent's consultants have provided remote and onsite help from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server integration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint integration consultants. Progent has supported these products from their first versions to their current editions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development services.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with strategic IT platforms cuts time and costs when guiding organizations through each aspect of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of senior cybersecurity and compliance engineers, business continuity preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, implement, and maintain a well-tuned Dynamics GP environment.

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Chattanooga, TN business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.