Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a lengthier heritage than virtually any other ERP solution written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems 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 been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now running legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be risky. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble finding experienced Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and derive the most business value out of the software.

The longer an organization attempts to make do with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process tends to be. If server hardware or storage systems break down, there may be no equivalent hardware available to use as substitutes. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches are no longer released. The latest editions of SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative products such as Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment are often overwhelmed by the volume of pieces there are to the project. And the cost suggested for a migration may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered high-level and economical online consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By offering in-depth familiarity with all editions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Cincinnati, Ohio business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and start by listening to their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the environment and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a more current and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, full platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications within your organization, custom report creation, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize business value and minimize cost.

Progent's consultants can help your Cincinnati, Ohio business in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or enhancement initiative including:

  • System Review
    Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose other capabilities of the product that might be helpful to your business.

  • Migration Planning and Timing
    Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve integration issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and implement a pilot system for proving the upgrade process.

  • Environment Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current version to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and execute scripts to resolve known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating data from multiple on-premises and remote repositories.

  • Training
    Deliver one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Provide a single contact for expertise to ensure effective and cost-effective handling of problems thanks to close understanding of your specific environment.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the support of top-tier experts who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly rather than managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the use of software modules that come with the core GP platform but are not currently being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party products written specifically for Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create special integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to avoid redundant data entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build big and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform various business functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help your business to upgrade your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure expertise provided by Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture design and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability (HA) solutions
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment includes diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and cloud products integrated into a cohesive ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent's consultants have provided online and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their first releases to their latest editions, and Progent supports cloud-based options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with core technologies saves time and expense when helping businesses through every phase of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of senior cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can help you to plan, deploy, and manage a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
For more about Progent's online and onsite support services in Cincinnati, Ohio for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, refer to:

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Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Cincinnati, OH business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.