Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a lengthier heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves running legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment affordably and get the most business value out of the application.

The more a business tries to limp along with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process tends to be. If physical host servers or storage systems fail, there may be no suitable devices on the market to use as substitutes. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security patches stop being released. Current editions of SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the number of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have delivered high-level and economical remote consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all editions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your Melbourne, Victoria business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our customers and begin by listening to their requirements. After gaining familiarity with the environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user training, full system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software within your company, custom report writing, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize strategic value and manage cost.

Progent can assist your Melbourne, Victoria company in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

  • System Review
    Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose additional capabilities available on the product that may be suitable for your business.

  • Migration Planning and Scheduling
    Create a complete migration plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Identify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve compatibility problems.

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

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest release to assure continuing support services from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and run scripts to address documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from diverse on-premises and remote sources.

  • Training
    Provide one-on-one or group training for current and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Act as a single point of contact for support to deliver consistent and cost-effective handling of problems thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned experts who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly instead of supervising less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Important areas where Progent can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the use of software modules included with the basic GP system but are not now being used. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons designed specifically for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to avoid duplicate data entry and increase accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build major and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various functions not handled by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist you to upgrade your infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services available from Progent include:
  • Needs analysis and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability (HA) solutions
  • 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, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and cloud products combined into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For more than two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered online and onsite help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development consultants. Progent has supported these products from their initial versions to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This background with strategic technologies saves time and costs when helping organizations through every phase of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of senior cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can help you to plan, deploy, and manage a well-tuned Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To learn more about Progent's online and onsite consulting expertise in Melbourne, Victoria for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Melbourne, VIC business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.