Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than almost any other ERP solution written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades to the point that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time locating veteran Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and derive the maximum business value from the application.

The more an organization tries to limp along with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process becomes. If physical host servers or storage systems break down, there may be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates are no longer released. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products like Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the volume of components involved in the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered high-level and affordable online consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all releases of Dynamics GP along with world-class system integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Dayton, Ohio business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our customers and start by understanding their needs. Once we have familiarity with the situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations can involve an upgrade to a more current and supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user education, full system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a broad range of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business software used by company, custom report writing, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize strategic value and control expense.

Progent's consultants can assist your Dayton, Ohio business in each facet of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement process including:

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

  • Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
    Create a complete migration plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Schedule solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and manage integration issues.

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

  • System Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as external use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and remote sources.

  • Education
    Deliver one-on-one or classroom style training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Act as a single point of contact for support to deliver dependable and cost-effective handling of issues made possible by familiarity with your specific situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned 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 staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can provide Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the use of modules included with the core GP platform but are not now being used. Also, recommend third-party products designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create custom integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to avoid duplicate entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major 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 Expertise
Progent can help you to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure services provided by Progent include:
  • Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture design and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Managing iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and cloud products integrated into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For more than 20 years, Progent's consultants have provided remote and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint integration consultants. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial releases to their latest versions, and Progent can help with cloud-based options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic technologies saves time and expense when guiding businesses through each phase of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and manage a modern Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more information about Progent's remote and on-premises support expertise in Dayton, Ohio for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, see:

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

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Dayton, OH business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.