Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a longer track record than virtually any other ERP platform made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers globally. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be risky. At the same time, a common theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time locating experienced Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system affordably and extract the maximum business value out of the software.

The longer a business tries to limp along with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process tends to be. When server hardware or storage systems fail, there may be no equivalent hardware available to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security patches are no longer released. The latest editions of SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Innovative products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the volume of pieces involved in the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered high-level and economical online integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state in the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Fargo, North Dakota business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our clients and start by understanding their needs. Once we have familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services can include an upgrade to a newer and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, full platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a broad range of vendors that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications within your company, custom report creation, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with each Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize business value and minimize cost.

Progent can assist your Fargo, North Dakota company in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization initiative including:

  • Deployment Review
    Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss additional capabilities available on GP that might be suitable for your business.

  • Upgrade Design and Scheduling
    Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve compatibility issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and configure a test environment for validating the migration project.

  • Environment Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all current features available to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and execute scripts to address documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private and external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and remote sources.

  • Education
    Provide 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 effective and affordable resolution of issues thanks to familiarity with your particular situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the help of top-tier consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly rather than managing less experienced consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the use of modules that come with the core GP platform but are not now being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.

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

  • Customizations
    Build big and simple customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various business functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help your business to upgrade your infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements assessment and site inventory
  • Network topology design and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability (HA) solutions
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and public cloud services integrated 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 specialists, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint integration experts. Progent has supported these products from their initial releases to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud-based options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with core technologies cuts time and costs when guiding organizations through each aspect of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of senior cybersecurity and compliance experts, business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to plan, implement, and maintain a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To learn more information about Progent's online and on-premises support expertise in Fargo, North Dakota for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Fargo, ND business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.