Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, sports a lengthier history than virtually any other ERP solution written for Windows. 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 around 50,000 active customers globally. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades to the point that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from new clients is that they have trouble locating experienced Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment affordably and derive the maximum benefit out of the application.

The more a business tries to limp along with legacy versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process tends to be. If server hardware or storage systems break down, there may be no equivalent devices on the market to replace them. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, critical security patches are no longer distributed. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the volume of components there are to the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for an upgrade may be through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have provided advanced and economical online integration consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By offering in-depth familiarity with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Sandy Springs, Georgia business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our clients and begin by listening to their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations can include a migration to a more current and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a broad array of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software within your company, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with each Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and minimize expense.

Progent can assist your Sandy Springs, Georgia business in every phase of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization initiative including:

  • System Assessment
    Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss additional capabilities available on the product that might be helpful to your business.

  • Migration Planning and Scheduling
    Create a complete upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and manage integration issues.

  • Testing
    Design and configure a test environment for validating the migration process.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current release to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for private and external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from multiple local and remote sources.

  • Education
    Provide one-on-one or group training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Provide a single point of contact for expertise to deliver dependable and affordable handling of problems made possible by familiarity with your specific environment.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent offers the help of top-tier consultants who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent can do the jobs you require directly rather than supervising less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the use of software modules included with the core GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid duplicate entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform specific functions not addressed by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure services offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs analysis and site inventory
  • Network topology planning and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability environments
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem includes multiple software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services combined into a seamless ERP solution. For over 20 years, Progent has delivered remote and onsite help from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial versions to their latest editions, and Progent supports cloud options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and development services.

Progent also has a long history of providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This experience with strategic IT platforms saves time and expense when guiding businesses through each aspect of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced cybersecurity and compliance experts, business continuity planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to design, implement, and maintain a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
For more about Progent's remote and onsite support services in Sandy Springs, Georgia for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, see:

Download Progent's MS 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: Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Sandy Springs, GA business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or software programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.