Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a longer history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves running legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be risky. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from new clients is that they have trouble finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants who can provide guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and get the maximum business value out of the software.

The more an organization tries to limp along with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure tends to be. When physical host servers or disk systems fail, there could be no equivalent hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security patches are no longer released. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Power BI may not run. Businesses considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the volume of components involved in the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered high-level and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep experience with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Guadalajara, Jalisco business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our clients and start by listening to their needs. After gaining an understanding of the IT situation and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations can include a migration to a newer and supported version of Dynamics GP, simple user education, full platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a broad array of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software used by organization, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize business value and control expense.

Progent's consultants can assist your Guadalajara, Jalisco company in every facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:

  • System Review
    Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose additional features available on the product that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Migration Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a complete migration plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and implement a pilot system for validating the migration process.

  • System Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current version to assure continuing support services from Microsoft and to make 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 resolve documented issues.

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

  • Education
    Provide individual or group training for existing and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Provide a single contact for expertise to ensure effective and affordable resolution of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned consultants who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent can do the jobs you require directly instead of supervising less experienced consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the use of software modules included with the core GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to avoid duplicate entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create big and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle specific business functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist your business to enhance your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure services offered by Progent include:
  • Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology design and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability solutions
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates multiple software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and public cloud services integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have delivered online and onsite help from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development consultants. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their initial versions to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud-based options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online deployment and development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with strategic technologies cuts time and costs when guiding businesses through every phase of updating their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced security and compliance engineers, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and database administrators who can help you to plan, deploy, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To learn more about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting services in Guadalajara, Jalisco for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Guadalajara, Jal. business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.