Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a longer track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be risky. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time finding experienced Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP system efficiently and derive the most benefit from the application.

The longer a business attempts to make do with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process tends to be. If server hardware or disk systems fail, there may be no suitable devices available to replace them. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security patches are no longer developed. The latest releases of SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the number of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested experts have provided advanced and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state across the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all editions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Harrisburg, Pennsylvania business optimize the benefit of GP.

We become partners with our clients and start by listening to their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the IT situation and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations can include a migration to a more current and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a broad array of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software used by organization, custom report creation, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize strategic value and manage expense.

Progent's consultants can assist your Harrisburg, Pennsylvania business in every phase of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement process including:

  • Deployment Review
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose other capabilities of GP that might be suitable for your business.

  • Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and manage compatibility issues.

  • Testing
    Design and configure a test system for validating the migration process.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all current features accessible to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal and external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from diverse on-premises and external sources.

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

  • Support Services
    Provide a single point of contact for expertise to deliver effective and affordable resolution of problems thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier 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. Important areas where Progent can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the use of software modules included with the basic GP platform but are not now being used. Also, recommend third-party products designed specifically for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build special connections between Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid redundant entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build big and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various business functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist you to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure expertise provided by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs assessment and site inventory
  • Network topology planning and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability (HA) solutions
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and cloud products integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over two decades, Progent has delivered online and onsite help from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their first releases to their current versions, and Progent can help with cloud-based options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with strategic technologies cuts time and expense when helping organizations through each phase of updating their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of advanced cybersecurity and compliance engineers, business continuity planning experts, application developers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, implement, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To learn more information about Progent's remote and on-premises support services in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, see:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Harrisburg, PA business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.