Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a longer history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active installations globally. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades long enough that they are using legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is dangerous. Another recurring theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have been unable to find experienced Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to derive the most business value from the application.

The more a business attempts to make do with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process becomes. When server hardware or storage systems fail, there could be no equivalent hardware available to replace them. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being released. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the volume of components there are to the puzzle. And the cost suggested for a migration may be through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered high-level and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep experience with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure you maximize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. Once we have an understanding of the IT situation and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations can involve a migration to a more current and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user education, full system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a broad range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business software within your company, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize business value and manage expense.

Progent can help you in every phase of your migration or customization initiative including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are now running and discuss other capabilities of the product that may be helpful to your business.

  • Upgrade Design and Timing
    Create a complete upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Specify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage integration issues.

  • Testing
    Plan and implement a pilot environment for validating the migration project.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prepare data and run scripts to resolve known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for internal as well as public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and remote repositories.

  • Education
    Deliver individual or classroom style training for existing and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Provide a single contact for expertise to deliver consistent and cost-effective resolution of problems thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the help of top-tier experts who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you need directly instead of supervising less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Key areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the basic GP system but are not currently being used. Also, recommend third-party products written exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce redundant data entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create big and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle specific business functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help your business to enhance your infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure services available from Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements assessment and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability architectures
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Office 365
  • business continuity preparedness
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem includes diverse software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and cloud products combined into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have delivered online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development experts. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their first releases to their current editions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with strategic IT platforms cuts time and costs when helping businesses through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, deploy, and maintain a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
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Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If you are looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.