Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a longer track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment affordably and derive the maximum benefit out of the application.

The longer an organization attempts to limp along with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure tends to be. If server hardware or disk systems fail, there could be no suitable hardware available to replace them. When editions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates stop being distributed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the volume of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the cost quoted for a migration may be through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered high-level and economical online consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep experience with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Mission Viejo, California business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. After gaining an understanding of the situation and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations can include an upgrade to a newer and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user training, full system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products from a broad range of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize business value and minimize expense.

Progent can assist your Mission Viejo, California company in every facet of your Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

  • System Review
    Review at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are now running and discuss other capabilities of GP that might be suitable for your business.

  • Upgrade Design and Timing
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve compatibility problems.

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

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and execute scripts to address known issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for internal and external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from multiple on-premises and remote sources.

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

  • Support Services
    Act as a single contact for expertise to deliver dependable and cost-effective handling of problems thanks to close understanding of your specific environment.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier experts who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly rather than supervising less experienced consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the basic GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create special integrations between Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce redundant data entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various 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. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements assessment and site inventory
  • Network topology planning and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability architectures
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates multiple software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For more than 20 years, Progent's consultants have provided online and onsite help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server integration consultants. Progent has supported these products from their first releases to their latest editions, and Progent supports cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and application development services.

Progent also has a long history of providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with strategic technologies saves time and costs when helping organizations through each aspect of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to design, deploy, and manage a productive Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more information about Progent's remote and onsite consulting expertise in Mission Viejo, California for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:

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

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Mission Viejo, CA business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.