Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, sports a longer track record than virtually any other ERP platform written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from new customers is that they have trouble locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and derive the most business value from the software.

The longer a business tries to make do with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process tends to be. When physical host servers or storage systems fail, there could be no suitable hardware on the market to replace them. When versions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being developed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered high-level and economical online consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state across the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your West Palm Beach, Florida business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our clients and begin by understanding their needs. After gaining familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services may include a migration to a newer and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications within your company, custom report creation, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with every Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize strategic value and minimize cost.

Progent can help your West Palm Beach, Florida business in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:

  • System Assessment
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose other features available on GP that may be helpful to your business.

  • Migration Planning and Timing
    Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and manage compatibility issues.

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

  • System Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prepare data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for internal as well as public use. Deploy 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 external repositories.

  • Training
    Provide one-on-one or classroom style training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Provide a single point of contact for expertise to ensure effective and cost-effective handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your particular environment.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent can do the work you require directly instead of managing less experienced consultants or internal staff. Key areas where Progent can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the deployment of software modules that come with the basic GP platform but are not now being used. In addition, recommend third-party add-ons written specifically for Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce duplicate data entry and increase accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build big and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services available from Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network topology planning and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Dynamics GP environment includes diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and cloud services integrated into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have delivered online and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their first releases to their latest editions, and Progent can help with cloud options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and development services.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization consultants. This experience with core technologies cuts time and expense when guiding organizations through each phase of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of senior cybersecurity and information assurance experts, disaster recovery planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can help you to design, implement, and manage a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
For more about Progent's online and on-premises support expertise in West Palm Beach, Florida for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, visit:

Download Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting services available from Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, click Download Datasheet: Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your West Palm Beach, FL business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.