Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a longer track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active customers globally. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades to the point that they now find themselves using legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from new customers is that they have a hard time finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment affordably and derive the most business value from the application.
The more an organization attempts to make do with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process becomes. If server hardware or storage systems fail, there may be no equivalent hardware on the market to replace them. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates are no longer distributed. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products such as Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the volume of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.
Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered high-level and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Leeds, United Kingdom business optimize the benefit of GP.
We become partners with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. After gaining familiarity with the environment and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations may involve an upgrade to a more current and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, full platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products from 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 writing, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and control expense.
Progent can help your Leeds, United Kingdom company in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement project including:
- Deployment Assessment
Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose additional capabilities available on GP that might be suitable for your business.
- Migration Planning and Scheduling
Develop a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Specify customizations and add-on products. Predict and manage integration issues.
- Testing
Design and implement a test system for validating the migration project.
- Environment Upgrades
Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all current features available to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and execute scripts to resolve known issues.
- Management Reporting
Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal and external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from diverse local and remote sources.
- Training
Deliver one-on-one or group training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.
- Support Services
Act as a single point of contact for expertise to deliver consistent and affordable resolution of issues made possible by close understanding of your particular situation.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the support of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent can do the jobs you require directly instead of managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
- Recommendations
Recommend the deployment of modules that come with the core GP system but are not now being utilized. Also, recommend third-party products designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.
- Integrations
Create special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid duplicate entry and increase accuracy.
- Customizations
Create big and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to handle various business functions not addressed by standard GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist you to enhance your infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent include:
- Needs assessment and site inventory
- Network topology design and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
- Configuring security gateways and remote connections and defining security policies
- Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
- Creating high-availability (HA) solutions
- Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
- business continuity preparedness
- Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem includes multiple software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products combined into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For more than 20 years, Progent's consultants have provided online and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server integration consultants. Progent has worked with these products from their initial releases to their current versions, and Progent supports cloud-based options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.
Progent also has a long history of delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with core technologies cuts time and expense when guiding organizations through each aspect of upgrading their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of senior cybersecurity and compliance experts, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, deploy, and manage a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.
Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To learn more about Progent's remote and onsite consulting expertise in Leeds, United Kingdom for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, see:
Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting services available from Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting Services for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Platform (PDF file).
Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Leeds, #(StateShortStr) business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.