Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a longer history than virtually any other ERP platform written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active installations globally. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble locating veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and get the most business value from the application.

The more an organization attempts to limp along with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure tends to be. If physical host servers or storage systems fail, there may be no equivalent hardware available to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security updates are no longer developed. Current releases of SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative products such as Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an update of their Dynamics GP environment can be overwhelmed by the number of components there are to the project. And the price tag suggested for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have provided advanced and economical online consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state across the U.S. By offering deep experience with all editions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Fort Collins, Colorado business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our customers and start by understanding their needs. After gaining familiarity with the IT environment and the areas for improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a more current and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, full platform 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 software within your organization, custom report writing, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with each Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and minimize expense.

Progent's consultants can assist your Fort Collins, Colorado company in each facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:

  • Deployment Review
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are now running and discuss additional capabilities available on the product that may be suitable for your business.

  • Migration Planning and Scheduling
    Create a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Predict and manage integration problems.

  • Testing
    Plan and implement a pilot system for validating the upgrade process.

  • System Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current version to ensure continuing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your organization. Update 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.

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as public consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and external repositories.

  • Training
    Deliver individual or group training for current and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Provide a single contact for support to ensure effective and affordable handling of issues thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the support of top-tier consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly rather than managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the deployment of modules that come with the core GP platform but are not currently being utilized. Also, suggest third-party products designed specifically for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build custom integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce redundant data entry and improve accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build major and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform specific functions not handled by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist you to upgrade your infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent include:
  • Needs analysis and site inventory
  • Network topology design and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability (HA) solutions
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment includes diverse software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and public cloud products combined into a seamless ERP solution. For more than two decades, Progent has provided remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint integration experts. Progent has supported these products from their first versions to their latest editions, and Progent can help with cloud SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online deployment and development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This background with core technologies saves time and costs when guiding businesses through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance experts, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, implement, and manage a productive Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To learn more information about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting expertise in Fort Collins, Colorado for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Fort Collins, CO business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.