Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a longer history than almost any other ERP solution made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades to the point that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from new clients is that they have trouble finding experienced Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and get the most benefit from the software.

The longer an organization tries to limp along with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure becomes. When server hardware or storage systems break down, there could be no suitable devices on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being distributed. The latest releases of SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment can be overwhelmed by the number of components there are to the project. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered high-level and affordable remote consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state throughout 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 help your Detroit, Michigan business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our customers and begin by understanding their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the situation and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services may involve a migration to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad range of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software within your company, custom report creation, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and manage expense.

Progent can assist your Detroit, Michigan business in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization initiative including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose additional capabilities of the product that may be helpful to your business.

  • Migration Design and Scheduling
    Create a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and education. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and resolve integration issues.

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

  • Environment Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prepare data and execute scripts to resolve known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for internal and external use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from diverse on-premises and external repositories.

  • Training
    Provide one-on-one or classroom style training for current and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Act as a single point of contact for expertise to ensure effective and affordable resolution of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific environment.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent offers the help of seasoned experts who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you need directly rather than managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can provide Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the basic GP platform but are not now being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party products written exclusively for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create special integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce duplicate entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create big and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to handle specific business functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help you to enhance your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure expertise available from Progent include:
  • Needs assessment and site inventory
  • Network topology planning and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability (HA) environments
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment includes diverse application platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and cloud services integrated into a seamless ERP solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have provided online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server integration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development experts. Progent has worked with these products from their first releases to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online migration and application development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with core technologies cuts time and expense when helping businesses through every phase of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of senior security and information assurance experts, business continuity planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, implement, and manage a modern Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To learn more information about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting services in Detroit, Michigan for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Detroit, MI business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.