Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, sports a longer track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations globally. A number of businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades long enough that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a common theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment affordably and extract the most business value out of the application.

The more a business attempts to limp along with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure tends to be. When physical host servers or storage systems fail, there could be no equivalent hardware on the market to replace them. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being developed. The latest releases of SQL Server may not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative products like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the volume of pieces there are to the project. And the price tag suggested for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have provided advanced and affordable remote integration consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all releases of Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Chesapeake, Virginia business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our clients and begin by understanding their requirements. After gaining familiarity with the environment and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations can include a migration to a newer and supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user education, full system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software within your company, custom report writing, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize strategic value and minimize expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Chesapeake, Virginia business in every facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement initiative including:

  • Deployment Review
    Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss additional capabilities of GP that might be helpful to your business.

  • Migration Planning and Scheduling
    Create a complete migration plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and training. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and manage compatibility issues.

  • Testing
    Plan and configure a pilot environment for validating the upgrade project.

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

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

  • Training
    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 deliver effective and cost-effective resolution of problems thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier experts who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent can do the work you require directly instead of supervising 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 that come with the core GP system but are not currently being used. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.

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

  • Customizations
    Create big and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to handle specific business functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your network infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure services offered by Progent include:
  • Needs assessment and site inventory
  • Network topology design and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability (HA) environments
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
A modern Dynamics GP environment incorporates multiple software platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and cloud services combined into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For more than 20 years, Progent has provided remote and onsite help from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint integration consultants. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their initial versions to their latest editions, and Progent supports cloud-based options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with core IT platforms saves time and costs when helping organizations through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced cybersecurity and compliance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to plan, deploy, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To learn more about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting expertise in Chesapeake, Virginia for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Chesapeake, VA business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.