Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a lengthier track record than almost any other ERP solution made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active installations globally. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades long enough that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and rickety network infrastructure. This is risky. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from new customers is that they have a hard time finding veteran Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system affordably and extract the most benefit from the application.
The longer an organization attempts to limp along with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure becomes. When server hardware or storage systems fail, there could be no equivalent devices available to replace them. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security patches stop being distributed. The latest releases of SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the number of pieces involved in the project. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may be through the roof.
Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered high-level and affordable remote integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state in the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all releases of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Phoenix, Arizona business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.
We become partners with our clients and start by listening to their needs. Once we have an understanding of the environment and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user education, full platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide array of vendors that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications used by company, custom report creation, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize business value and minimize expense.
Progent can help your Phoenix, Arizona business in each facet of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement process including:
- System Review
Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss other features available on GP that might be suitable for your business.
- Upgrade Planning and Timing
Develop a complete migration plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Identify customizations and add-on products. Predict and manage integration problems.
- Pilot Testing
Design and implement a test system for proving the upgrade project.
- System Updates
Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current version to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prepare data and execute scripts to address known issues.
- Management Reporting
Create reports and or dashboards for internal as well as external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from diverse on-premises and remote repositories.
- Education
Provide individual or group training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.
- Support
Act as a single point of contact for support to ensure consistent and cost-effective handling of problems made possible by close understanding of your specific environment.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent offers the help of top-tier consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent can do the work you require directly rather than supervising less experienced consultants or in-house IT personnel. Key areas where Progent can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
- Recommendations
Suggest the deployment of modules included with the core GP platform but are not currently being used. Also, recommend third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.
- Integrations
Create special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid redundant entry and improve accuracy.
- Customizations
Build major and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various 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 support Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent include:
- Needs analysis and site inventory
- Network topology design and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
- Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
- Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
- Creating high-availability (HA) solutions
- Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
- Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
- Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates multiple software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For more than two decades, Progent's consultants have provided remote and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint integration experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first releases to their latest versions, and Progent can help with cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and development services.
Progent also has extensive experience providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with strategic technologies cuts time and costs when helping organizations through every aspect of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of senior cybersecurity and information assurance experts, disaster recovery planning experts, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, deploy, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.
Progent's Support Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more information about Progent's remote and onsite support services in Phoenix, Arizona for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, see:
Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting support available from Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Platform (PDF file).
Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Phoenix, AZ business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.