Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than virtually any other ERP platform written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active installations globally. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades long enough that they are now using legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and extract the most business value from the application.

The longer a business tries to limp along with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure tends to be. If physical host servers or disk systems fail, there could be no equivalent hardware available to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security updates are no longer released. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an update of their Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the number of components there are to the project. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have provided advanced and affordable remote consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state in the U.S. By combining deep experience with all editions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Chicago, Illinois business optimize the benefit of GP.

We become partners with our customers and start by listening to their needs. After gaining familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services may involve a migration to a more current and fully supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete platform and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a wide range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications used by company, custom report writing, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with each Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize business value and control cost.

Progent can assist your Chicago, Illinois company in each phase of your Dynamics GP migration or customization project including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss other features available on the product that may be helpful to your business.

  • Upgrade Design and Scheduling
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and manage integration issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and configure a test system for proving the upgrade process.

  • Environment Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and run scripts to address documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for private and public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from multiple local and remote sources.

  • Training
    Deliver individual or classroom style training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Act as a single point of contact for expertise to deliver consistent and affordable resolution of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent offers the help of seasoned consultants who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent can do the work you need directly instead of managing less experienced consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the deployment of modules included with the basic GP system but are not now being used. In addition, recommend third-party products written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.

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

  • Customizations
    Build big and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various functions that are not addressed by standard GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help your business to upgrade your network infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure expertise available from Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements assessment and site inventory
  • Network topology design and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability environments
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • business continuity preparedness
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Dynamics GP environment includes diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and public cloud products integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have delivered online and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint integration experts. Progent has worked with these products from their initial releases to their current versions, and Progent can help with cloud-based options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online deployment and development services.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with strategic technologies cuts time and costs when guiding organizations through each aspect of updating their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance experts, business continuity planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and database administrators who can assist you to design, implement, and manage a modern Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To learn more about Progent's remote and onsite support expertise in Chicago, Illinois for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, refer to:

Read/Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting services offered by Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Chicago, IL business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.