Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a lengthier track record than almost any other ERP platform written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers globally. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades long enough that they now find themselves using legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be risky. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and derive the maximum benefit from the application.

The longer a business attempts to limp along with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process becomes. If server hardware or disk systems fail, there could be no equivalent hardware available to replace them. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, critical security updates are no longer developed. The latest editions of SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the number of pieces involved in the project. And the price tag quoted for a migration may be through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have provided high-level and affordable remote consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By offering deep experience with all versions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Montreal, Quebec business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our customers and start by understanding their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations can involve a migration to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, full system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a broad range of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications within your organization, custom report creation, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and minimize expense.

Progent can help your Montreal, Quebec company in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization initiative including:

  • Deployment Review
    Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose other features available on GP that might be suitable for your business.

  • Upgrade Planning and Timing
    Create a complete upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and manage integration issues.

  • Testing
    Design and implement a test system for proving the upgrade project.

  • System Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to address known issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating data from multiple local and external repositories.

  • Education
    Deliver one-on-one or group training for existing and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Provide a single contact for support to ensure dependable and affordable resolution of problems made possible by familiarity with your specific environment.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent can do the jobs you require directly instead of managing less experienced consultants or internal IT personnel. Important areas where Progent's consultants can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the deployment of modules included with the basic GP platform but are not currently being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party products written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build special integrations between Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid duplicate entry and improve accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Create big and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform various functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help you to upgrade your network infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure services available from Progent include:
  • Needs assessment and site inventory
  • Network architecture design and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability (HA) environments
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • business continuity preparedness
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Dynamics GP environment includes multiple application platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and cloud services integrated into a seamless ERP solution. For over 20 years, Progent has provided online and onsite help from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server integration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server integration consultants. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial releases to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with core IT platforms cuts time and costs when helping organizations through every phase of upgrading their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of advanced security and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and database administrators who can assist you to design, implement, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To learn more about Progent's online and onsite support expertise in Montreal, Quebec for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, refer to:

Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting services available from Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Montreal, PQ business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.