Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a longer heritage than virtually any other ERP platform made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. A number of businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now running legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a common theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble locating experienced Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP system affordably and derive the most benefit out of the software.

The longer a business tries to limp along with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process becomes. If server hardware or storage systems break down, there could be no suitable hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When versions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates stop being distributed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative products like Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the volume of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the cost quoted for a migration may be astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested experts have provided high-level and affordable remote consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state across the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration talent, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Panama City, Panamá business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and start by listening to their needs. After gaining familiarity with the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services can include an upgrade to a newer and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products from a broad array of vendors that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software within your organization, custom report writing, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize business value and minimize expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Panama City, Panamá business in every facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization process including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are now running and propose other features available on the product that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
    Create a complete migration plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and training. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and manage compatibility problems.

  • Testing
    Design and implement a test environment for validating the upgrade process.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure continuing support services from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for private and public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from diverse local and external repositories.

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

  • Support
    Provide a single contact for expertise to deliver consistent and affordable resolution of problems made possible by familiarity with your specific environment.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent offers the help of seasoned experts who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly rather than managing less experienced consultants or in-house staff. Important areas where Progent can provide Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the use of software modules that come with the basic GP platform but are not currently being used. In addition, recommend third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create custom connections between Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce duplicate data entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform specific functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist your business to enhance your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure services available from Progent include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network topology planning and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Managing iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates multiple software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and cloud products combined into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have delivered online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server integration consultants. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial releases to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and application development services.

Progent also has a long history of providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with core IT platforms saves time and costs when helping organizations through each aspect of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of advanced cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, 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 ERP Deployments
To find out more about Progent's remote and onsite consulting services in Panama City, Panamá for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, refer to:

Download Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting expertise offered by Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, click Download Datasheet: Consulting for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Panama City, Panama business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.