Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a lengthier history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves using legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble locating veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system affordably and extract the most business value out of the software.

The longer an organization tries to limp along with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure becomes. When physical host servers or storage systems break down, there could be no suitable devices on the market to replace them. When editions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security updates stop being developed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment are often overwhelmed by the number of components involved in the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have delivered advanced and economical online consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all editions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Cleveland, Ohio business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our customers and start by listening to their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the environment and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations can involve an upgrade to a newer and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a broad range of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software used by organization, custom report writing, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and manage expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Cleveland, Ohio business in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization process including:

  • System Review
    Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss additional capabilities available on GP that may be helpful to your business.

  • Migration Design and Scheduling
    Develop a complete upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and education. Specify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage compatibility issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and implement a pilot system for validating the upgrade project.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest release to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating information from diverse local and external repositories.

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

  • Support Services
    Provide a single contact for expertise to ensure dependable and affordable resolution of problems made possible by familiarity with your particular situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the support of top-tier experts who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent can do the jobs you require directly instead of managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Key areas where Progent can deliver Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the basic GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party products written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build special integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid redundant data entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create big and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform specific functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist your business to enhance your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure services offered by Progent include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability environments
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates diverse application platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent has provided online and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange Server configuration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent has worked with these products from their initial versions to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with core IT platforms cuts time and costs when helping businesses through each aspect of updating their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced cybersecurity and compliance experts, business continuity preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and database administrators who can help you to design, deploy, and manage a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more information about Progent's remote and onsite consulting services in Cleveland, Ohio for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, see:

Download Progent's Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting expertise offered by Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, click Download Datasheet: Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Platform (PDF file).

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