Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, sports a longer history than almost any other ERP solution made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers globally. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades long enough that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have a hard time finding veteran Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system efficiently and extract the maximum benefit from the application.

The more a business tries to make do with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process becomes. When server hardware or disk systems fail, there could be no suitable devices available to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates are no longer released. Current editions of SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the volume of pieces there are to the project. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered advanced and economical online consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state across the U.S. By offering deep experience with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to help your St. Paul, Minnesota business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our customers and begin by listening to their needs. Once we have an understanding of the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services can include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products from a wide range of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications used by organization, custom report creation, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and minimize cost.

Progent can help your St. Paul, Minnesota company in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

  • System Review
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss additional features available on GP that might be suitable for your organization.

  • Migration Design and Timing
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage integration problems.

  • Testing
    Design and configure a pilot environment for validating the upgrade project.

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current release to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to address known issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal and public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from diverse on-premises and remote repositories.

  • Training
    Provide individual or classroom style training for existing and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Provide a single contact for support to ensure consistent and affordable resolution of issues made possible by close understanding of your specific situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the support of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent can do the work you need directly instead of managing less experienced consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the core GP system but are not now being utilized. Also, recommend third-party products designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build custom connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce redundant entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build major and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various business functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure expertise offered by Progent include:
  • Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture design and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment includes diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and cloud services combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For more than 20 years, Progent has delivered remote and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint development experts. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their initial versions to their current versions, and Progent supports cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with core technologies cuts time and costs when guiding organizations through every aspect of updating their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced security and compliance experts, business continuity preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, deploy, and manage a modern Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more about Progent's online and on-premises support expertise in St. Paul, Minnesota for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your St. Paul, MN business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.