Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations globally. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from prospective customers is that they have a hard time locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system efficiently and derive the most benefit out of the software.
The more a business attempts to limp along with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure tends to be. If server hardware or storage systems break down, there could be no equivalent hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates are no longer distributed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products such as Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the volume of components there are to the puzzle. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may be through the roof.
Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered high-level and economical remote consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Fort Myers, Florida business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.
We partner with our clients and begin by listening to their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the situation and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations may involve a migration to a more current and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products from a broad range of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software used by organization, custom report creation, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our goal with each Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize strategic value and manage expense.
Progent can help your Fort Myers, Florida business in each phase of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:
- Deployment Review
Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose additional features available on the product that might be suitable for your organization.
- Upgrade Design and Timing
Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and education. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and resolve compatibility issues.
- Pilot Testing
Plan and implement a test system for validating the migration project.
- System Updates
Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and run scripts to resolve known issues.
- Custom Reporting
Create reports and or dashboards for internal and external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from diverse on-premises and remote repositories.
- Education
Provide individual or classroom style training for existing and new users of Dynamics GP.
- Support Services
Act as a single contact for expertise to deliver effective and affordable resolution of problems thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the help of top-tier consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you need directly instead of supervising less experienced consultants or in-house IT personnel. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
- Guidance
Suggest the use of modules that come with the basic GP platform but are not now being used. In addition, suggest third-party products designed specifically for Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.
- Integrations
Build special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce redundant data entry and increase consistency.
- Customizations
Create major and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various business functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help you to enhance your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure expertise available from Progent include:
- Needs assessment and site inventory
- Network topology design and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
- Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
- Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
- Developing high-availability (HA) architectures
- Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
- Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
- Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem includes multiple application platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and cloud services integrated into a seamless 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 consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development experts. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their initial versions to their current versions, and Progent can help with cloud options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online migration and development expertise.
Progent also has a long history of providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This experience with core IT platforms cuts time and costs when helping businesses through every phase of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and database administrators who can help you to plan, implement, and maintain a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.
Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
For more about Progent's online and on-premises consulting expertise in Fort Myers, Florida for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, visit:
Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting services offered by Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Software (PDF file).
Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Fort Myers, FL business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.