Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a lengthier history than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves using legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is risky. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time locating experienced Dynamics GP consultants who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and get the maximum business value out of the software.

The longer a business tries to limp along with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure tends to be. If server hardware or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being developed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative products like Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for a migration may be through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered advanced and economical online consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state in the U.S. By offering in-depth familiarity with all releases of Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Detroit, Michigan business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our customers and begin by listening to their requirements. After gaining familiarity with the environment and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services may involve a migration to a more current and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, full platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a wide array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business software used by organization, custom report creation, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize business value and manage cost.

Progent can help your Detroit, Michigan company in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

  • System Assessment
    Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are now running and discuss additional features available on the product that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Upgrade Design and Scheduling
    Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and manage compatibility issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and implement a pilot environment for proving the upgrade project.

  • System Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current release to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prepare data and run scripts to address known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for internal and public consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from diverse on-premises and external repositories.

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

  • Support Services
    Provide a single point of contact for expertise to ensure consistent and affordable resolution of issues made possible by familiarity with your specific environment.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent can do the jobs you require directly rather than managing less knowledgeable consultants or in-house staff. Important areas where Progent can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the basic GP platform but are not currently being used. Also, suggest third-party products designed specifically for Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create special integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to avoid duplicate entry and increase accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build big and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help your business to enhance your network infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent include:
  • Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology design and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability architectures
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Dynamics GP environment includes multiple software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and cloud services integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over two decades, Progent has delivered online and onsite help from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint integration consultants. Progent has supported these products from their first versions to their current editions, and Progent supports cloud options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online deployment and development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with strategic technologies saves time and expense when guiding businesses through each aspect of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of senior cybersecurity and compliance engineers, business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To find out more about Progent's remote and onsite support services in Detroit, Michigan for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, visit:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Detroit, MI business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.