Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades to the point that they now find themselves running legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment affordably and extract the most benefit out of the application.

The longer an organization attempts to make do with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process tends to be. When server hardware or storage systems break down, there could be no suitable devices on the market to replace them. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security patches are no longer developed. Current editions of SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of components involved in the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for a migration may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered advanced and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state in the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all releases of Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Milwaukee, Wisconsin business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and start by listening to their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the IT situation and the areas for improvement we make our recommendations. Proposed services can involve an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user training, full platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a broad range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with each Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and control expense.

Progent can assist your Milwaukee, Wisconsin business in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement process including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are now running and propose additional features available on GP that might be suitable for your organization.

  • Upgrade Planning and Timing
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage integration problems.

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

  • System Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current version to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and execute scripts to address documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and remote sources.

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

  • Support Services
    Provide a single contact for expertise to ensure effective and affordable resolution of problems thanks to close understanding of your specific environment.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent offers the help of seasoned experts who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent can do the work you need directly instead of supervising less knowledgeable consultants or in-house IT personnel. Key areas where Progent can deliver Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the use of modules included with the basic GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party products written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce duplicate entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create big and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform various functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help you to upgrade your network infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure services provided by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs assessment and site inventory
  • Network topology design and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Managing iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability (HA) environments
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates multiple software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and cloud services integrated into a seamless ERP solution. For more than two decades, Progent has delivered online and onsite help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server integration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server integration consultants. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their first releases to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development services.

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with core technologies saves time and expense when helping organizations through each phase of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance experts, business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, implement, and manage a productive Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To learn more about Progent's online and onsite support expertise in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, see:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Milwaukee, WI business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.