Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than almost any other ERP solution made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active customers globally. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and get the maximum business value from the software.

The more an organization 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 could be no equivalent devices on the market to use as substitutes. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates stop being developed. Current releases of SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative products like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Businesses considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the volume of components involved in the puzzle. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have provided high-level and affordable online consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state across the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all releases of Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Albuquerque, New Mexico business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our customers and start by listening to their needs. Once we have familiarity with the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations can include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete platform and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad range of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report creation, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and control cost.

Progent's consultants can help your Albuquerque, New Mexico company in every facet of your Dynamics GP migration or customization project including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Review at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss other features available on GP that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Migration Planning and Scheduling
    Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Identify custom development and add-on products. Predict and resolve integration issues.

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

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current version to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal and public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from multiple local and remote sources.

  • Training
    Deliver individual or classroom style training for current and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Act as a single contact for support to ensure dependable and cost-effective resolution of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly instead of supervising less experienced consultants or in-house IT personnel. Important areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the basic GP system but are not now being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons written exclusively for Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build special connections between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to avoid duplicate data entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build big and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help you to enhance your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure services offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability architectures
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Dynamics GP environment incorporates multiple software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and cloud products combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For more than 20 years, Progent has delivered remote and onsite help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development consultants. Progent has worked with these products from their first versions to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online migration and development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with strategic technologies saves time and expense when helping organizations through each aspect of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and compliance engineers, business continuity planning experts, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To find out more information about Progent's remote and onsite consulting expertise in Albuquerque, New Mexico for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Albuquerque, NM business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.