Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a longer heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades long enough that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure.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 clients is that they have a hard time locating experienced Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment affordably and get the most business value from the software.

The longer an organization attempts to make do with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure becomes. When physical host servers or storage systems fail, there may be no suitable devices on the market to replace them. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being distributed. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the project. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered high-level and economical remote consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Edmonton, Alberta business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and begin by understanding their needs. After gaining familiarity with the IT environment and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services can involve a migration to a newer and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, full system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a wide range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by company, custom report creation, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with each Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize business value and minimize expense.

Progent can assist your Edmonton, Alberta company in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or enhancement project including:

  • System Review
    Review at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss additional features of the product that may be suitable for your organization.

  • Upgrade Planning and Timing
    Create a complete upgrade plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Identify customizations and add-on products. Predict and resolve integration issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and configure a pilot system for proving the migration process.

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all current features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for private and public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from diverse on-premises and external sources.

  • Education
    Provide individual or classroom style training for current and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Provide a single point of contact for support to deliver consistent and affordable resolution of problems thanks to close understanding of your particular situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned experts who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you need directly instead of supervising less experienced consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the use of modules that come with the core GP system but are not currently being used. Also, suggest third-party products designed exclusively for Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create special integrations between Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce redundant entry and increase accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build big and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to handle specific functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help your business to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure expertise available from Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs assessment and site inventory
  • Network topology design and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Managing iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and public cloud services integrated into a seamless ERP solution. For over 20 years, Progent has provided online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server configuration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server integration consultants. Progent has supported these products from their initial versions to their latest editions, and Progent supports cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and application development services.

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization consultants. This experience with core IT platforms cuts time and expense when guiding organizations through each phase of updating their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, deploy, and manage a well-tuned Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To find out more information about Progent's online and onsite consulting services in Edmonton, Alberta for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Edmonton, AB business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.