Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, sports a lengthier history than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for Windows. 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 globally. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now running legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble locating veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and get the maximum business value from the software.

The more an organization attempts to limp along with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process becomes. If server hardware or storage systems break down, there may be no equivalent devices available to replace them. When versions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security patches stop being developed. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products such as 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 puzzle. And the price tag suggested for a migration may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested experts have delivered advanced and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state in the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Clearwater, Florida business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our clients and start by understanding their needs. After gaining an understanding of the situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a newer and supported version of Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a broad range of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software within your organization, custom report creation, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with each Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize business value and manage cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Clearwater, Florida company in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization process including:

  • System Assessment
    Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss other capabilities available on GP that might be suitable for your organization.

  • Migration Design and Scheduling
    Create a complete upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Predict and manage integration issues.

  • Testing
    Plan and implement a test system for validating the migration process.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current 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. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and run scripts to resolve known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for internal and public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from multiple local and remote repositories.

  • Training
    Deliver one-on-one or group training for current and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Provide a single point of contact for support to deliver dependable and cost-effective handling of problems thanks to familiarity with your specific environment.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the help of seasoned experts who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly instead of supervising less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Key areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the use of software modules that come with the core GP system but are not now being used. In addition, suggest third-party products written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create custom connections between Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce duplicate data entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build big and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions not addressed by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help your business to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology design and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability (HA) architectures
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse application platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and cloud products integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For more than 20 years, Progent has provided remote and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange Server integration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint integration experts. Progent has supported these products from their initial releases to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with core IT platforms cuts time and expense when guiding businesses through each aspect of updating their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced security and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery planning experts, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, deploy, and manage a productive Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To find out more information about Progent's remote and onsite consulting expertise in Clearwater, Florida for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, see:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Clearwater, FL business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.