Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than almost any other ERP solution made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades to the point that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time locating veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and get the maximum business value out of the application.

The more an organization tries to limp along with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process tends to be. When physical host servers or disk systems break down, there may be no suitable hardware available to replace them. When versions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security updates are no longer distributed. The latest releases of SQL Server may not work with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the volume of pieces involved in the project. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered advanced and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state in the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all versions of Dynamics GP along with world-class system integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your San Rafael, California business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. After gaining familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations may include a migration to a more current and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad range of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software used by organization, custom report creation, and system 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 manage cost.

Progent's consultants can help your San Rafael, California business in each facet of your Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

  • Deployment Review
    Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose additional capabilities available on GP that may be suitable for your organization.

  • Upgrade Design and Scheduling
    Develop a complete upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage integration issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and implement a pilot environment for proving the migration project.

  • System Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and execute scripts to address known issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from multiple local and remote repositories.

  • Training
    Provide individual or group training for existing and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Act as a single contact for expertise to deliver dependable and cost-effective handling of issues thanks to familiarity with your particular environment.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of seasoned consultants who have been creating 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 experienced consultants or in-house IT personnel. Key areas where Progent can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the deployment of modules included with the core GP platform but are not currently being used. Also, recommend third-party add-ons written exclusively for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create special connections between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce redundant data entry and improve accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build major and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle specific functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help you to enhance your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure services available from Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture planning and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment includes diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and cloud services integrated into a seamless ERP solution. For more than two decades, Progent has provided remote and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server configuration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server integration experts. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their initial versions to their latest editions, and Progent supports cloud options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and development services.

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms cuts time and expense when guiding organizations through each aspect of updating their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of senior cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and manage a well-tuned Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To learn more information about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting services in San Rafael, California for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your San Rafael, CA business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.