Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a longer history than virtually any other ERP solution written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active installations globally. A number of organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades to the point that they are now using legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time finding veteran Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP system affordably and extract the maximum business value out of the application.

The more a business attempts to limp along with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure becomes. If server hardware or disk systems break down, there could be no suitable devices on the market to replace them. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches are no longer distributed. The latest releases of SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the volume of pieces involved in the project. And the cost quoted for a migration may be through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered advanced and economical online consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Panama City, Panamá business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our customers and begin by listening to their needs. After gaining familiarity with the environment and the areas for improvement we make our recommendations. Proposed services can include an upgrade to a newer and fully supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete platform and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide range of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications used by company, custom report writing, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize business value and minimize expense.

Progent can help your Panama City, Panamá company in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization process including:

  • System Review
    Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose other capabilities available on the product that might be suitable for your organization.

  • Upgrade Design and Scheduling
    Develop a complete migration plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Specify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve compatibility issues.

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

  • Environment Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prepare data and execute scripts to address known issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for internal as well as external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from multiple local and remote repositories.

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

  • Support Services
    Act as a single contact for expertise to ensure effective and affordable resolution of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific environment.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise 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 relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly rather than managing less experienced consultants or internal IT personnel. Important areas where Progent can provide Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the use of software modules included with the basic GP system but are not currently being used. Also, suggest third-party add-ons designed specifically for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce redundant entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various business functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help your business to upgrade your infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure expertise offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology design and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability solutions
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and cloud products integrated into a seamless ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent has provided online and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server integration experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first versions to their current editions, and Progent supports cloud options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development services.

Progent also has a long history of delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with strategic IT platforms saves time and expense when guiding businesses through every phase of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and database administrators who can help you to design, deploy, and maintain a well-tuned Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more information about Progent's online and on-premises support expertise in Panama City, Panamá for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, see:

Read/Download Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting support offered by Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Panama City, Panama business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.