Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than virtually any other ERP platform made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product 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 have managed to defer upgrades to the point that they are now using legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble finding experienced Dynamics GP consultants who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and extract the maximum benefit from the application.

The more a business attempts to make do with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process becomes. If server hardware or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security updates are no longer distributed. The latest releases of SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the volume of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered advanced and affordable online consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state in the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Santa Cruz, California business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our customers and start by listening to their needs. After gaining an understanding of the IT situation and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may involve an upgrade to a more current and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad array of vendors that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our goal with each Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize strategic value and control expense.

Progent can help your Santa Cruz, California business in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or enhancement project including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose other capabilities of the product that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Upgrade Design and Scheduling
    Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Identify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

  • Testing
    Design and configure a pilot system for proving the upgrade project.

  • System Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for internal and external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from diverse local and external sources.

  • Education
    Provide one-on-one or group training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Act as a single contact for support to ensure effective and affordable resolution of problems made possible by close understanding of your particular environment.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent offers the support of seasoned consultants who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly instead of supervising less knowledgeable consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the basic GP system but are not currently being utilized. Also, suggest third-party products written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build custom connections between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to avoid redundant data entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build big and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various functions that are not handled 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 Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs assessment and site inventory
  • Network architecture design and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Managing iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability (HA) solutions
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • business continuity preparedness
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem includes multiple software platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services combined into a seamless ERP solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have delivered online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their initial releases to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and development services.

Progent also has a long history of delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms saves time and costs when guiding businesses through each aspect of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior cybersecurity and compliance experts, disaster recovery planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To find out more about Progent's online and onsite consulting services in Santa Cruz, California for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, visit:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Santa Cruz, CA business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.