Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers globally. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades to the point that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble locating experienced Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP system efficiently and derive the maximum benefit out of the software.

The longer a business attempts to limp along with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure becomes. When server hardware or storage systems fail, there could be no equivalent devices on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates stop being released. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the volume of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have provided advanced and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By offering in-depth familiarity with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Perth, Western Australia business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and begin by understanding their needs. Once we have familiarity with the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations can involve a migration to a more current and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user training, full system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products from a wide range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications used by company, custom report creation, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and manage cost.

Progent can help your Perth, Western Australia company in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement project including:

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

  • Upgrade Design and Timing
    Create a complete migration plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Schedule solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Identify custom development and add-on products. Predict and resolve integration issues.

  • Testing
    Design and implement a test system for proving the migration process.

  • Environment Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest release to assure continuing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and execute scripts to address known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for private and public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from diverse on-premises and remote repositories.

  • Training
    Deliver one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Provide a single contact for support to ensure effective and affordable resolution of issues thanks to familiarity with your specific environment.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent offers the support of top-tier experts who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly instead of supervising less experienced consultants or internal IT personnel. Key areas where Progent's consultants can provide Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the basic GP system but are not now being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party products designed exclusively for Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create special 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 various functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help you to upgrade your network infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services provided by Progent include:
  • Needs assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology planning and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability solutions
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates diverse software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server integration experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial versions to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This background with strategic IT platforms cuts time and expense when guiding organizations through every phase of upgrading their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced security and compliance experts, disaster recovery preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, deploy, and manage a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To learn more information about Progent's remote and on-premises support services in Perth, Western Australia for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Perth, WA business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.