Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured product and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. A number of organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades to the point that they now find themselves using legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be risky. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants who can provide guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and get the maximum benefit from the software.

The longer a business attempts to limp along with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process tends to be. If physical host servers or disk systems fail, there may be no suitable devices available to use as substitutes. When editions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, critical security patches are no longer released. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the project. And the cost suggested for a migration may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered advanced and affordable remote consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining deep experience with all releases of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Adelaide, South Australia business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our customers and begin by listening to their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations may involve a migration to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, full system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products from a wide range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business software used by company, custom report creation, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with each Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize strategic value and manage expense.

Progent can assist your Adelaide, South Australia business in every facet of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement project including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss other features available on GP that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Migration Design and Timing
    Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Specify customizations and add-on products. Predict and manage integration problems.

  • Testing
    Design and configure a test environment for proving the upgrade project.

  • System Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure continuing support services from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for internal as well as public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from diverse on-premises and external repositories.

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

  • Support
    Act as a single contact for support to deliver effective and affordable resolution of problems thanks to close understanding of your particular situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by 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 jobs you need directly rather than supervising less knowledgeable consultants or in-house staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the core GP platform but are not currently being used. In addition, recommend third-party products designed exclusively for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build special integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid redundant entry and improve accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Create big and simple customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various business functions not addressed by standard GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist your business to enhance your infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs assessment and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability (HA) architectures
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • business continuity preparedness
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates multiple software platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and cloud products combined into a seamless ERP solution. For more than two decades, Progent has delivered remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development consultants. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first versions to their current versions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and application development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization consultants. This experience with core technologies saves time and costs when helping businesses through each phase of upgrading their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and compliance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, implement, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more about Progent's online and on-premises support expertise in Adelaide, South Australia for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, see:

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

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Adelaide, SA business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.