Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a lengthier heritage than virtually any other ERP platform made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations globally. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is risky. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from new customers is that they have trouble finding veteran Dynamics GP consultants who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and get the maximum business value from the application.
The more an organization attempts to make do with legacy versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process tends to be. When server hardware or disk systems fail, there may be no equivalent devices on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates are no longer released. The latest editions of SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products like Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the number of components there are to the puzzle. And the cost quoted for a migration may be through the roof.
Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have provided high-level and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all versions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Albany, New York business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.
We become partners with our customers and start by listening to their needs. Once we have an understanding of the IT environment and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations can involve a migration to a newer and supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user training, full platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a broad array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by company, custom report creation, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize strategic value and control expense.
Progent's consultants can help your Albany, New York business in each 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 running and propose other features available on the product that may be suitable for your organization.
- Migration Design and Scheduling
Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and resolve compatibility problems.
- Pilot Testing
Plan and implement a pilot system for proving the migration project.
- System Upgrades
Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and execute scripts to address documented issues.
- Management Reporting
Create reports and or custom dashboards for private and external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating information from diverse on-premises and external sources.
- Education
Deliver individual or classroom style training for existing and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.
- Support
Provide a single point of contact for expertise to ensure dependable and affordable resolution of issues thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent can do the work you need directly instead of supervising less knowledgeable consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
- Guidance
Suggest the use of software modules that come with the core GP platform but are not now being used. In addition, suggest third-party products written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.
- Integrations
Create custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid redundant entry and improve accuracy.
- Customizations
Create major and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform various functions that are not addressed by standard GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure services provided by Progent include:
- Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
- Network topology design and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
- Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
- Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
- Creating high-availability environments
- Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
- business continuity preparedness
- Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem includes multiple application platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and cloud services combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For more than 20 years, Progent's consultants have provided remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server integration consultants. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their first versions to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud-based options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online migration and application development expertise.
Progent also has a long history of providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with strategic technologies saves time and expense when helping businesses through every phase of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced security and compliance experts, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can help you to plan, deploy, and manage a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.
Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To find out more information about Progent's online and onsite support services in Albany, New York for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, visit:
Download Progent's Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting services available from Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, click Download Datasheet: Consulting for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Platform (PDF file).
Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Albany, NY business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.